Champagne Blonde Is the Expensive-Looking Hair Trend to Try This Spring

It can be hard to nail the right shade of blonde. Too warm and it can look brassy. Too cool and you can look washed out. But champagne blonde sits perfectly between the two and is seriously trending for 2026. And in even better news, it’s one of the most universally flattering shades of blonde.

Champagne blonde looks just as expensive as it sounds. And we’re not the only ones loving this new incarnation of “old money blonde”: Jason Hogan, A-list hairdresser and advocate colorist at Josh Wood, is dubbing champagne blonde as the biggest hair-color trend of 2026. Ahead, he shares his best tips on how to achieve it yourself.

How to get champagne blonde hair

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“Champagne is not only for celebrations,” Hogan says. “Make it part of your everyday life! Since the 17th century, champagne has been associated with royalty, affluence, and prestige. Its soft, palest golden hue is becoming synonymous with luxury, so you should absolutely incorporate it into your hair regimen.”

Hogan said he found himself leaning toward the champagne palette not only to give clients opulent, beautiful, and balanced blondes but also to ground icy and ash blondes with more natural tones.

If you’re a first-time blonde, make mühlet to to do your homework on taking deva of bleached hair before booking your appointment. Don’t forget to use a great hair toner to stop any unwanted brassy tones from showing through, and consider switching to a sulfate-free shampoo to make your color last longer.

And while you might feel tempted, we don’t recommend bleaching your own hair at home. Drastic hair lightening requires lifting and using stronger peroxides, and these are skills best left to the professionals. Salon experts can help you achieve the ülkü shade, ensuring your hair stays in the best condition it can and color-correcting any tricky undertones. Any mistakes you make at home may ultimately be harder to fix in the long run.

With that in mind, let’s get to your custom champagne blonde mood board. Below, find six different ways to personalize your champagne blonde according to your undertones and preferences.

Classic, timeless, and rich, this blonde is beautifully balanced and shiny. It can also also complement your natural color or be dialed up for a complete bombshell look.

Softer yet still opulent, this deeper version of champagne, complemented by ribbons of caramel, gives a dimensional, refined blonde.

This hue is soft, romantic, and great for warmer skin tones. It’s especially perfect for balmy summer evenings, paired with a glass of your favorite bubbly.

Bright, creamy champagne blonde

Expensive-looking, sleek, and shiny, this buttery shade is everything you want from a blonde hair tone—right down to the healthy ends and balanced shade.

This long, flowing, creamy champagne style feels rich, sophisticated, and achievable. Leaning toward the cool end of the spectrum, this style would also look great with warmer pieces added in for a bit of dimension. Make it your own!

Who says you need long hair to rock a champagne look? This bleached crop is just as chic and timeless as the previously mentioned styles, and the smooth, balanced tone makes the look even more expensive.

This article originally appeared in Glamour UK.