5 Celebrity Blond Shades To Inspire Your Next Salon Trip

Blond hair has never just been a color. It's a declaration, an attitude, and, at times, a provocation. It whispers of old Hollywood glamour, shouts through rebellions punk phases, and slips into quieter refinement when the moment demands. Now, blond seems to be undergoing yet another renaissance. Today's shades are eclectic, and layered with the personality of whoever decides to sport them.

Choosing the right blond can be daunting. The sheer variety of shades — wintry whites, gilded golds, luscious flaxens — offers infinite possibilities, but each comes with its own set of considerations. How do you find the right tone to flatter your skin, complement your features, or express your personality? And then there's the maintenance: blond, no matter the shade, demands commitment. But the magic of blond is that it's worth the effort, and these celebrities are proving just that with their terrific tresses.

We've always known Mariah Carey as a blond, but just in time for her highly-anticipated Christmas tour, she swapped her signature caramel highlights for a brighter chantilly shade. Taking its name from the creamy, dreamy dessert, this shade blends vanilla tones with hints of platinum for a luminous, frosty effect. Carey's cooler look was the cherry on top of the Christmas cake as she continued her reign as the queen of holiday cheer.

Nicole Kidman wowed us at the British GQ Men of the Year Awards with a glossy upgrade to her blond locks. This time, the "Big Little Lies" star showed off a luminous vanilla shade, mixing milky coolness with subtle, warm accents. It was an elegant look for Kidman, who kept her darker caramel roots intact, while the lighter hues brought a refreshing glow to her visage.

2024 was a transformative blond year for Beyoncé, with the undisputed legend debuting many striking shades. After the release of her Cowboy Carter album saw her rock an ultra-bright platinum blond, towards the end of the year, she settled into a softer, cozier look: teddy bear blond. Created by her longtime colorist Rita Hazan, this warm, sun-kissed beige worked well for Queen Bey's complexion. Hazan told The Zoe Report: "It's the color you would imagine a teddy bear is, but it still has ribbons of blonde in it."

Rihanna is an expert at grabbing our attention, and her appearance at the Fenty x PUMA Creeper Phatty Earth Tone launch in London was no exception. Here, she opted for an interesting honey hue with equal parts daring and dulcet. The subtle aureate undertones beautifully caught the light of the camera flashes, adding to the warmth and depth of her commanding look and presence.

No pun intended, but Jennie's hair made waves at the Paris Fashion Week Chanel show when she stepped out with a beautiful, bold, blond transformation. Her hair melded together platinum and beige tints – avoiding the extremes of icy silver or amber hues, landing instead in a middle ground. As she was preparing the release of her new single "Mantra," the K-pop star shared with WWD, "I have new blond hair and this pop of color that I chose is a different look for Chanel and me." The new style paid off — the huge transformation refreshed her look, and fans absolutely loved it.