As a professional hair color specialist, I revel in the ever-evolving palette of hair color trends. Especially for black women over 40, these trends are not just about style; they’re a celebration of self-expression and grace. Let’s dive into the colors that are set to take the stage in 2024.
Hair Color Trends for Black Women over 40
1. Radiant Coppers and Rich Auburns
These warm hues are not just gorgeous; they’re timeless. The reddish-brown vibrancy of a rich auburn or a radiant copper brings life to any skin tone, especially the deep and varied complexions of black women. To achieve this, a balayage technique can add a sun-kissed richness that looks naturally stunning.
2. Bold and Blue
For the audacious at heart, blues in navy or cobalt can provide a dramatic contrast that is both royal and daring. It’s a color that commands attention and speaks of confidence. A full coverage or peek-a-boo highlights in these shades can be achieved with a quality semi-permanent dye on pre-lightened hair.
3. Honeyed Highlights
Honey blonde highlights add a touch of light and dimension to your hair, perfect for creating a youthful and refreshed look. These are best achieved with a foil highlighting technique, allowing for precision and the perfect blend.
4. Jet Black with a Twist
Jet black never goes out of style, but in 2024, it’s getting a twist with subtle hints of color, like deep purples or blues, showing only in certain lights. This subtle nod to color is perfect for women who want a bit of edge without the commitment of a full color change.
5. Natural Greys
Embracing the natural progression of hair color can be both liberating and fashionable. Enhancing natural grey with silver or slate tones gives a chic and sophisticated edge. To achieve this, toners and silver-enhancing products can be used to bring out the best in your greying hair.
6. Sunset Reds
Deep reds and oranges mimic the beautiful colors of a sunset. These shades are perfect for women who want to add warmth to their complexion. A professional colorist can blend these tones to create a dimensional and fiery look.
7. Espresso Brown
Rich and deep espresso brown provides a subtle, yet profound change. It’s a color that offers depth and mystery. This hue can be achieved with a permanent dye that’s gentle on the hair, keeping it healthy and luscious.
8. Cherry Chocolate
This delicious shade combines the richness of dark chocolate with the vibrancy of cherry red. It’s perfect for women who want color that’s both sophisticated and a little playful. A demi-permanent dye is often best for this to ensure the color catches well and retains its vibrancy.
9. Golden Bronde
A beautiful blend of blonde and brown, ‘bronde’ is the perfect compromise for women who want lightness without going fully blonde. This color works beautifully with a mix of fine highlights and lowlights to create a natural, sunkissed look.
10. Plum Perfection
Plum is a beautiful way to add a pop of color without the brightness of reds or oranges. It’s deep, it’s rich, and it’s absolutely flattering. Semi-permanent dyes are great for achieving this look, offering a rich color that fades beautifully over time.
11. Icy Silver
This bold choice is becoming more popular and is an excellent way for black women over 40 to shine. Achieving this look can be a process, often requiring a full bleach and tone, but the results are strikingly beautiful.
12. Burgundy Bliss
Burgundy is a deep, rich color that can give your hair a luxurious and vibrant look. It’s perfect for those who wish to make a statement without venturing into the brightness of a true red. This shade can be achieved with a permanent dye to ensure longevity and depth of color.
13. Lush Lavender
Lavender hair color is a beautiful way to add a touch of whimsy and playfulness to your look. It can be as bold or as subtle as you like, with options ranging from pastel washes to deeper hues. For the best results, hair may need to be lightened before applying the lavender dye.
14. Rich Ruby
Drawing inspiration from the gemstone, ruby hair color is a deep, vivid red with a hint of purple that looks stunning on deeper skin tones. This shade works well with a gloss treatment to add that extra shine and make the color really pop.
15. Ash Brown
Ash brown is a cool-toned shade that brings a contemporary twist to brown hair. It’s a great option for covering grey hair or just for a change of pace from warmer brown shades. To achieve an even ash brown, a professional touch is usually recommended.
16. Subtle Soft Black
A notch down from jet black, soft black is less intense and has a softer appearance, making it perfect for those who want dark hair without the sharpness of a true black. This shade is often enriched with a blue or purple base to give it depth and subtlety.
17. Gilded Chocolate
Gilded chocolate is a rich brown base with hints of gold, adding a luxurious and radiant quality to your hair. This color trend is excellent for illuminating the face and providing a vibrant, yet understated elegance. The gilding effect can be achieved with a gloss treatment over a chocolate dye.
18. Soft Rose Gold
Rose gold isn’t just for jewelry; it’s a stunning hair color choice that combines pink and gold tones for a delicate and feminine hue. It’s a color that can be adapted to be as bold or as subtle as desired, perfect for adding a modern twist to any look. This requires careful blending of pink and blonde dyes over a lightened base.
19. Pearly Whites
For a sleek and modern take on graying hair, pearly whites offer a sophisticated palette of white and silver tones that gleam like precious pearls. This look is particularly striking on black women, standing out against the skin for a bold statement. To achieve this, the hair may need to be lightened before adding a toner to create the pearlescent effect.
20. Berry Brunette
This juicy shade infuses a traditional brunette with undertones of berry reds, offering a color that’s both familiar and exciting. It’s a playful twist on a classic, providing a splash of color while remaining deep and wearable for any occasion. A semi-permanent berry tone applied over brunette locks can achieve this vibrant look.
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21. Ocean Teal
Ocean teal is a stunning shade that combines the tranquil blue-green of the ocean with a vibrant intensity that can add a striking pop of color to any hairstyle. This shade works beautifully as an all-over color for the adventurous or as a balayage or underlight for a more subtle introduction of color. It is typically achieved with a direct dye on lightened hair to ensure the color’s vibrancy.
22. Sapphire Noir and Silken Silver
Combining the deep mystery of Sapphire Noir with the sleek, futuristic look of Silken Silver creates an avant-garde color palette that’s both striking and elegant. Sapphire Noir is a deep blue-black that resonates with the depth of the ocean at night, while Silken Silver is a smooth, metallic shade that shines like moonlight. Applied as an ombré, the transition from the dark sapphire to the gleaming silver can mirror the night sky’s gradient, resulting in a celestial-inspired hair color that’s perfect for those looking to make a sophisticated statement.
23. Crimson Sunset and Midnight Blue
The vibrant duo of Crimson Sunset and Midnight Blue is a dynamic color combination that mimics the natural beauty of an evening sky. Crimson Sunset is a fiery red-orange that resembles the stunning hues just as the sun dips below the horizon, providing an energetic burst of color. Midnight Blue, on the other hand, is a deep blue with a hint of black, reminiscent of the sky as night falls—a color that speaks of sophistication and depth. To achieve this bold look, sections of hair can be dyed with Crimson Sunset at the roots that seamlessly blend into Midnight Blue tips, offering a daring yet seamless transition.
24. Golden Sand and Oceanic Turquoise
Embracing the serene feel of a beachscape, Golden Sand combined with Oceanic Turquoise is for those who wish to carry the calmness of the shore with them. Golden Sand is a soft, muted blonde with warm undertones, reflective of the beach on a sunny day. Oceanic Turquoise is a bright, vibrant blue-green, reminiscent of tropical waters. When paired, these colors can be applied in an alternating highlight pattern or as a graduated color from Golden Sand roots to Oceanic Turquoise ends, creating a hair color that’s both tranquil and invigorating.
25. Lavender Whisper and Charcoal Mist
Combining the gentle allure of Lavender Whisper with the strong presence of Charcoal Mist creates a sophisticated yet enchanting look. Lavender Whisper is a soft, muted purple, suggestive of the delicate flowers after which it’s named, ideal for adding a touch of femininity. Charcoal Mist is a rich, matte grey, embodying strength and stability. Together, they can be used in a color melt technique where Lavender Whisper seamlessly transitions into the deeper Charcoal Mist, representing a blend of softness and power.
Conclusion
Hair color is a form of artistry and personal expression. For black women over 40, these 2024 trends offer exciting ways to express personality and style with grace. Whether you’re looking for a subtle change or a bold new look, there’s a color trend waiting for you.
