The hair color scene in Singapore is always changing, with new shades and techniques that reflect both global trends and the local style [1]. Choosing the right color is more than just a change; it’s a personal transformation that can brighten your skin, show off your personality, and make you feel better about yourself [2]. As we look forward to 2026, we see a mix of stylish and fun wearable technology.
This guide goes over the top eight hair trends and helps you find the perfect shade for you, whether you want a subtle change at a top hair salon in Singapore or a full hair makeover in Singapore.
1. Warm brunette with a sun-kissed look
This trend is moving away from flat, cool browns and toward richer, more dimensional colors like honey brown, caramel, and amber [3]. These colors add a warm, glowing quality that looks like sunlight, giving you a healthy, radiant glow.
- Best For: This style looks good on everyone, but it really shines on people with olive and medium to dark skin tones. It also gives fair and neutral complexions a nice warmth that keeps them from looking washed out.
- Maintenance: Low-maintenance. Grows out smoothly and with a natural-looking shape. A gloss treatment every 3–4 months at your Orchard Singapore hair salon can keep the color bright and shiny [4].
2. Soft Balayage That Doesn’t Take Much Work
Balayage, which is always popular, is getting even softer and more seamless [5]. In 2026, the focus is on “barely-there” highlights that blend in perfectly with your base color. These highlights give you a sun-bleached look without harsh lines.
- Best For: Everyone. A skilled colorist can change the placement and tone to match any skin tone, from the lightest to the darkest. It’s a classic choice for a “natural-looking hair transformation in Singapore.”
- Maintenance: Very little work is needed. Needs touch-ups only every 4 to 6 months, which makes it great for people who are always on the go.
3. Bright Fashion Pastels
Think of colors like lavender mist, powder blue, and rose quartz [3]. These aren’t the strong pastels of the past. Instead, they are now used as soft washes over blonde or lightened hair to make it look sheer and otherworldly.
- Best For: This is best for people with fair to light skin tones with cool undertones. It often needs to be lightened before use, so it’s great for people with naturally light or previously lightened hair.
- Maintenance: High-maintenance. The pastel wash usually fades in about four to six weeks. It’s important to use shampoos that protect color and wash your hair with cooler water. Regular “toning sessions” at the salon help keep the color you want [4].
4. Rich Espresso Noir
A step toward the darkest, most reflective black [3]. This trend is for blue-black or true espresso shades that have a lot of depth and a shiny, luxurious finish that looks like rich velvet.
- Best For: Gives fair to light skin a beautiful, high-contrast look. It goes well with and brings out the rich warmth of medium to deep skin tones.
- Maintenance: Medium maintenance. The color lasts a long time, even though the roots grow back. A gloss treatment every 8 to 10 weeks can help keep the color from fading and make it look very rich and shiny [4].
5. Smoky Auburn Spice
A new and stylish take on the classic red [3]. This color is a muted, earthy red that is both bold and elegant. It is made by mixing copper and auburn with a hint of smoky brown.
- Best For: A magical match for skin tones that are warm and golden. The spicy notes also look good on neutral complexions, adding warmth without being too much.
- Maintenance: Medium-maintenance. Red pigments fade more quickly, so you should expect to refresh the color every six to eight weeks to keep it bright. We strongly suggest conditioners that deposit color [4].
6. Icy platinum blonde
The coolest blonde look ever [3]. This trend is all about getting a nearly white, silvery platinum color that blends smoothly from roots to ends. It gives hair a sleek, modern look.
- Best For: Looks best on skin that is fair and has cool pink or neutral undertones. Needs professional help to do it without hurting anything.
- Maintenance: Very high-maintenance. Needs root touch-ups every three to four weeks and regular purple shampoo treatments at home to get rid of yellow tones. Monthly salon toning is also often needed [4].
7. Mushroom Bronde
The best neutral mix [3]. This color is a mix of brown and blonde, with cool taupe, beige, and gray (mushroom) undertones. It is chic, ashy, and completely modern.
- Best For: Looks great on skin tones that are neutral, olive, or cool. It’s a great way to try a cooler color without going completely gray or platinum.
- Maintenance: Low to medium-maintenance. The mixed nature makes it easy to grow out. A toning session every three months can keep the ash tones fresh and stop them from turning brass [4].
8. Copper Glaze
A bright, shiny copper color [3]. This isn’t a flat orange; it’s a luminous, reflective copper with hints of gold and strawberry blonde that makes it glow like fire.
- Best For: Brings fair skin with freckles and warm undertones to life. It also looks great on dark skin, making a warm contrast that is very pretty.
- Maintenance: High-maintenance. To keep its bright color, it is best to refresh it every six weeks. Weekly color masks will help you fight fading [4].
Find out how you can change at SalonPlus
Picking the right trend is only the first step. The magic is in how well you use it. At SalonPlus, our master colorists are experts at making custom-blended colors that look great on your skin tone, fit your lifestyle, and are good for your hair [2]. We don’t just put color on; we make looks that are unique to each person.
Our “color portfolio” shows how we can change the look of people with all skin tones and hair types. We make sure that your “hair transformation in Singapore” is in the safest and most skilled hands, whether you want the softest balayage or the boldest pastel.
Are you ready to find your perfect color?
Make an appointment for a color consultation at SalonPlus in Far East Plaza. Let’s talk about the color you want, look at your hair’s needs, and make a plan just for you for your 2026 hair makeover.
References
[1] Singapore Hairdressing Association. (2023). Annual Industry Trends Report.
[2] SalonPlus. (2023). Client Consultation and Personalized Coloring Process.
[3] International Hair Color Exchange. (2024). *Global Color Trend Forecast for 2025-2026*.
[4] SalonPlus. (2023). Aftercare Guide for Colored Hair.
[5] Modern Salon Magazine. (2023). The Evolution of Balayage Technique.