Summer's Hottest Mixes

Summer has a way of making everyone a little braver. Longer days, road trip playlists, festival season in full swing, it's the time of year when "should I?" turns into "why not?" And nowhere does that energy show up more than in your hair.

If you've been thinking about a hair color change but couldn't decide on just one shade, we've got you. Below are five of Arctic Fox's hottest custom mixes for summer, the exact formulas to recreate them, and a little insight into who each color is calling to.

5 Hair Color Trends for Summer

Mixing shades is the move if you want a color nobody else has. Here are five custom blends worth trying this season.

Hot Pink Hair Color

Hot pink hair color is a bold, saturated pink made by mixing 60% Arctic Fox Virgin Pink with 40% Arctic Fox Wrath. It's confident without trying too hard, the kind of color you wear when you already know you're the moment. If you're the friend who plans the group chat outings and shows up early because you're too excited, this one's for you.

How to get the look:

1. Bleach your hair to a level 10 platinum blonde base

2. Rinse out the bleach and allow your hair to dry (don't put any products on it!)

3. Mix 60% Virgin Pink with 40% Wrath and apply the mix to clean, dry hair

4. Wait at least 40 minutes (or longer!) before rinsing out the dye in cool water

5. Dry, style, and get ready to turn heads!

Before You Start

1. Patch test 48 hours before. Apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner elbow and wait 48 hours to check for a reaction.

2. Strand test first. Test the mix on a hidden section of hair to confirm the colour result and how your hair takes it.

3. Check your hair's condition. Bleaching to level 10 is demanding. If hair is already damaged, over-processed, or breaking, restore it before adding more lightening.

4. If you can't reach level 10. Darker or resistant bases may only lift to a level 8 or 9. The mixes will still deposit, but the result will be deeper and less true to the shades shown. Consider seeing a professional colourist rather than repeat-bleaching at home.

Baja Blast Hair Color

Baja Blast hair color is a pastel green-blue made by mixing 50% Arctic Fox Pistachio Macaron with 50% Arctic Fox Cotton Candy Dreams. It's giving beach day, but make it a little unexpected. This one suits the person who mixes their music playlists the same way they mix their drinks: a little bit of everything, and somehow it just works.

How to get the look:

1. Bleach your hair to a level 10 platinum blonde base

2. Rinse out the bleach and allow your hair to dry (don't put any products on it!)

3. Mix 50% Pistachio Macaron with 50% Cotton Candy Dreams and apply the mix to clean, dry hair

4. Wait at least 40 minutes (or longer!) before rinsing out the dye in cool water

5. Dry, style, and slay!

Before You Start

1. Patch test 48 hours before. Apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner elbow and wait 48 hours to check for a reaction.

2. Strand test first. Test the mix on a hidden section of hair to confirm the colour result and how your hair takes it.

3. Check your hair's condition. Bleaching to level 10 is demanding. If hair is already damaged, over-processed, or breaking, restore it before adding more lightening.

4. If you can't reach level 10. Darker or resistant bases may only lift to a level 8 or 9. The mixes will still deposit, but the result will be deeper and less true to the shades shown. Consider seeing a professional colourist rather than repeat-bleaching at home.

Neon Orange Hair Color

Neon orange hair color is a bright, fiery shade made by mixing 60% Arctic Fox Sunset Orange with 40% Arctic Fox Poison. This shade belongs to the person who says exactly what they're thinking and somehow always knows everyone at the party. Fiery, opinionated, and a total social butterfly, this color matches the energy.

How to get the look:

1. Bleach your hair to a level 10 platinum blonde base

2. Rinse out the bleach and allow your hair to dry (don't put any products on it!)

3. Mix 60% Sunset Orange with 40% Poison and apply the mix to clean, dry hair

4. Wait at least 40 minutes (or longer!) before rinsing out the dye in cool water

5. Dry, style, and shine!

Before You Start

1. Patch test 48 hours before. Apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner elbow and wait 48 hours to check for a reaction.

2. Strand test first. Test the mix on a hidden section of hair to confirm the colour result and how your hair takes it.

3. Check your hair's condition. Bleaching to level 10 is demanding. If hair is already damaged, over-processed, or breaking, restore it before adding more lightening.

4. If you can't reach level 10. Darker or resistant bases may only lift to a level 8 or 9. The mixes will still deposit, but the result will be deeper and less true to the shades shown. Consider seeing a professional colourist rather than repeat-bleaching at home.

Marigold Yellow Hair Color

Marigold yellow hair color is a warm, radiant yellow made by mixing 70% Arctic Fox Cosmic Sunshine with 30% Arctic Fox Sunset Orange. It's for the bubbly, energetic type who's usually the reason a room feels more fun, the life of the party who runs on positive vibes only. If your personality is already this bright, your hair might as well match.

How to get the look:

1. Bleach your hair to a level 10 platinum blonde base

2. Rinse out the bleach and allow your hair to dry (don't put any products on it!)

3. Mix 70% Cosmic Sunshine with 30% Sunset Orange and apply the mix to clean, dry hair

4. Wait at least 40 minutes (or longer!) before rinsing out the dye in cool water

5. Dry, style, and prepare for all eyes on you!

Before You Start

1. Patch test 48 hours before. Apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner elbow and wait 48 hours to check for a reaction.

2. Strand test first. Test the mix on a hidden section of hair to confirm the colour result and how your hair takes it.

3. Check your hair's condition. Bleaching to level 10 is demanding. If hair is already damaged, over-processed, or breaking, restore it before adding more lightening.

4. If you can't reach level 10. Darker or resistant bases may only lift to a level 8 or 9. The mixes will still deposit, but the result will be deeper and less true to the shades shown. Consider seeing a professional colourist rather than repeat-bleaching at home.

Violet Hair Color

Violet hair color is a rich, jewel-toned purple made by mixing 50% Arctic Fox Virgin Pink with 50% Arctic Fox Violet Dream. It's a color for the dreamer who still knows exactly what they want, someone who can be quiet in a room and still be the one everyone remembers. Elegant with an edge, this shade doesn't need to shout to make an impression.

How to get the look:

1. Bleach your hair to a level 10 platinum blonde base

2. Rinse out the bleach and allow your hair to dry (don't put any products on it!)

3. Mix 50% Virgin Pink with 50% Violet Dream and apply the mix to clean, dry hair

4. Wait at least 40 minutes (or longer!) before rinsing out the dye in cool water

5. Dry, style, and get ready for the spotlight!

Before You Start

1. Patch test 48 hours before. Apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner elbow and wait 48 hours to check for a reaction.

2. Strand test first. Test the mix on a hidden section of hair to confirm the colour result and how your hair takes it.

3. Check your hair's condition. Bleaching to level 10 is demanding. If hair is already damaged, over-processed, or breaking, restore it before adding more lightening.

4. If you can't reach level 10. Darker or resistant bases may only lift to a level 8 or 9. The mixes will still deposit, but the result will be deeper and less true to the shades shown. Consider seeing a professional colourist rather than repeat-bleaching at home.

Summer Hair Color FAQ

What hair color is best for summer?

The best summer hair colors are bright, high-saturation shades - hot pink, neon orange, and marigold yellow - because they photograph well in natural light and hold their vibrancy through sun exposure. Cooler tones like violet work equally well if you prefer a jewel-toned finish. There is no single right answer: choose the shade that matches how you want to feel this season.

What are the hottest hair colors for summer 2026?

The hottest hair colors for summer 2026 are custom mixes like a hot pink and deep red combo, a soft pastel blend, or a bold neon orange. Instead of a single flat color, people are blending two Arctic Fox shades together to create something more personal. Mixing lets you land on a color that's uniquely yours instead of picking straight off the shelf.

Find Your Summer Shade

Whichever mix speaks to you, summer is the perfect excuse to try it. Shop your new shade at arcticfoxhaircolor.com and follow us on social @arcticfoxhaircolor for more summer hair color tips and inspo!