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25 Stunning Blue Hair Color Ideas For All Lengths and Skin Tones

From light to dark, you'll find the perfect shade of blue for you.

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By now, you’ve probably seen a ton of celebrities and influencers sporting this ever-growing hair color trend: blue hair. And it’s no wonder — from light pastel blues to bright turquoise and dark midnight tones, there are so many gorgeous shades of blue to dye your hair.

With spring on the rise, untraditional and funky hair colors — like blue — are having a moment. And good news: not only is blue hair a fun and bold statement, but it also looks great on all skin tones. If you have a warm complexion, try a blue tone with green or purple hues to balance your yellow or gold undertones. Or, if you have a cooler complexion, pure blues are sure to complement you best. But really, there are no rules to experimenting with color: sometimes the most unconventional trials have the most exciting outcomes.

Get ready to call up your favorite professional hair colorist (or try your hand at DIY dye) because we're about to inspire you with stunning blue hair color ideas that are sure to transform your style. Check out celebs like Katy Perry, Megan Thee Stallion and Lady Gaga who rock this blue hair trend with poise.

1

Blue Hair Color for Short Hair

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Singer Katy Perry is a queen of vibrant hairstyles. Her asymmetrical blue bob cut flatters her cool skin tone and is guaranteed to turn heads.

2

Allover Ash Blue

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Like Hilary Duff, you'll make everyone envious of your gorgeous gray-blue locks. Prepare for the compliments!

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Midnight Blue Hair Color for Dark Hair

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If you are looking for a darker shade, dye your hair midnight blue, as you see here on singer Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper definitely makes a statement with her dramatic blue curls.

4

Light Blue Highlights

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Not ready to dye your hair completely blue? No worries — try a few light blue-colored highlights to brighten up your look, like actress Ariel Winter.

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5

Sleek Ocean Blue

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Singer Iggy Azalea knows how to turn heads. With pretty ocean blue hair like hers, you'll be sure to make waves.

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Teal Ombre for Short Hair

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This teal ombre hair color is one of Kylie Jenner's greatest trendsetting moments. And there's a reason — it's super edgy yet versatile and looks beautiful on any skin tone.

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7

Icy Blue Updo

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Singer Lady Gaga emulates royalty with her icy blue hair updo. It's subtle but elegantly completes this wintry look.

8

Aqua and Cobalt Braids

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We adore actress Amandla Stenberg's long, vibrant box braids. They beautifully transition from the actress' natural dark roots to a vivid blend of aqua and cobalt blue.

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9

Sky Blue Throwback

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We can't forget this iconic look on singer Gwen Stefani. Twenty years later, this sky blue hairdo is still fun and stylish.

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Blue on Black Hair

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As a fashion expert, Jeannie Mai's flawless style doesn't surprise us. Her dark blue highlights give her hair dimension and complement her warm complexion.

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11

Baby Blue Undercut

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Comedian Lisa Lampanelli not only knows how to have fun with her audience but also with her pixie hairstyles. Try this perky short haircut with a pop of baby blue on top.

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Sapphire Blue Bangs

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Here's another dark blue hair color idea for you: deep sapphire blue. You can also try it with long, wispy bangs like Nikita Dragun to emphasize the brilliant color and simultaneously frame your face.

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13

Blue and Blonde Hair

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You'll definitely steal the spotlight with white hair, but follow Naomi Jon's lead and dye your ends any shade of blue to really vamp up your look.

14

Blue-Green Buzz Cut

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You can go blue even with a short buzz cut, like rapper Sharaya J. In fact, this blue-green hairstyle with matching eyebrows is beautifully bold.

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15

Cerulean Blue

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Age really is just a number. It's never too late to flaunt a lovely cerulean blue, like television producer Jenji Kohan.

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Royal Blue Ombré

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Go for a stunning tricolor ombre hairstyle, like model Blac Chyna. Her hair begins with silver on top and gradually shifts from royal blue to black at the ends.

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17

Mint Blue Finger Waves

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Actress Tati Gabrielle looks radiant with her mint blue finger waves, a unique hairstyle reminiscent of the '90s coupled with a futuristic color.

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Cool Blue Hair Color

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Singer Miley Cyrus looks fantastic with pastel blue hair, dark roots and a slick side part. This is another great hair color idea for those with short hair.

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Glowing Neon Blue

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Another of Nikita Dragun's looks is a louder color choice, neon blue. Whenever you go out, everyone will marvel at the glowing color.

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Subtle Blue Highlights

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Add a pop of cyan to brighten up your face. Jazz Jennings shows us that just a few subtle streaks in the front can make a huge difference.

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