How To Experiment With Blue Hair In 2023 (For The Risk Takers And The Cautious Stylers)

Your life never stands still, so why should your hair? Just like you change with the seasons, it's time to go bold with your hair choices by trying something a little bluer.

When considering adding a vivid new color to your hair, it can be a bit scary at first. But that's why blue is a great place to start. It's a versatile hue with a plethora of different colors to choose from that can work with basically any skin tone. For example, with a cooler skin tone, you might try an electric blue or cobalt; however, those with warmer tones might veer toward the blue-greens like aqua and teal. It's also a color that works great with any cut, length, or texture, from long and straight to short and curly.

It's time to think about entering your blue era. Check out several blue hair trends, from neon blue to barely-there highlights, to find the perfect color for your next hair journey.

Navy and electric blue look great when it comes to your skirts and shirts, but for your hair, you might want a more subtle blue to blow away your friends. Try on a baby blue hair color to freshen up your look.

While the light blue looks stunning with this traditional bob with bangs, it's a versatile color that can go with any cut from short to long. You might rock a powdered blue pixie or even create a cotton candy effect with baby blue and pink. It's the perfect hue for an effortless pastel look.

That acid-washed jean look that everyone used to sport in the '80s is making its way back to center stage. This style is all you, from your jeans to your jackets; you can't get enough stonewashed denim. Take your love of acid-wash all the way to your hair. 

Stonewashed denim hair might take a bit of work, but the variation of whites, power blues, and darker denim looks stunning as an end result. @nicolea_beauty pairs this with the perfect shag haircut, so all the variation in color reigns supreme for this queen.

Black hair has a shine that's ready to compete with any other color out there. The richness of the shade and the different hues that bounce off it make it perfect for adding a bit of blue. It's like these two colors were made to go together.

Using a balayage technique, @brisbeautychair creates a glorious transition from black to cobalt blue. The transition of the color brings with it new and exciting hues, like a bit of denim and navy at the base, making it great for those that just want a bit of color.

You've been rocking the right silver hair color for you for a while, and it's a look that you don't see yourself giving up any time soon. However, you're ready for a bit of a change. It's time to think in blue hues when it comes to adding a bit of brightness to your silver locks.

The silver and blue here work together with a hint of violet to create rich waves of hair that look like flowing water. The long shag cut adds movement to the color by allowing the variation to take center stage.

Your hair is a reflection of yourself. Sometimes you go bold blue, and other times, you keep it in more neutral shades. But, if you've got a sunny personality that's made for beach life, then you might want to try adding a few streaks of this blue-tiful look!

The colorful strands of hair start with darker cobalt at the roots and slowly move to an aqua at the ends. These beautiful tresses perfectly mimic looking through the clear water of the ocean into the sand, making it the perfect pop of color for summer.

Sometimes color is meant to be bold. If it's not shining brighter than the lights at the rave you hit last week, then it's not bright enough. If bright is the name of your game, you aren't going to be disappointed with neon blue.

In addition to being able to pull all the glances your way, it's a color that can be mixed and matched with other blues to create a dazzling kaleidoscope effect on your tresses. It's also one that works well with long and short styles since the blue itself is going to be what truly stands out.

The moment you sit down in the colorist's chair, you typically have a particular look in mind. However, when they start pulling out all those bold, icy blue dyes, it can be hard to decide on just one color. Thankfully, you don't have to.

Hair expert @kolor_me_kaylee designs a cosmic waterfall of blues that cascades down the hair. The vibrant, bold cobalt at the roots of the hair trickles beautifully into the teals and aquas at the ends. It's all ideally molded together with the natural chestnut hair color to create a true blue craze. 

There is a moment when the sun hits the water just right to create a spectacular ripple of greens, aquas, and blue. If it's that moment that you want to capture with your hairstyle, keep blue-greens on the brain.

This rainbow of blue by @madhair05 starts with a deep cobalt at the root, and blends into those ocean-harnessing aquas and teals that flow down the back of the head. The hints of green popping through give lovely movement and freedom to the sea of hair, while the shaggy layers and curls aid in bringing this look to life.

The time has come, and you're ready to go all in on this blue color trend. You've got those cool undertones in your skin, so you know a navy is going to look glorious on you.

Stylist @hairandstyle_jenna nailed the navy look using the balayage technique to create a unique torrent of blue hues. Keeping with the darker roots, the coloring spills into the deep navy and denim tones that roll over the shoulders. The variety of colors makes this a fun look to rock on a long flowing waterfall of hair or a shorter shag cut.

Silver or white hair opens up the door to so many different color possibilities. Hair specialist @heartbreakhair shows you the depths that white can take you by creating a unique splash of blue and white combo.

The vivid blues intermingled with the colorless white create a crashing wave of hair, mimicking the flowing rapids on a stream or river. The deeper cobalt blue tones flow into the brighter powder blues and teals for a totally unique hair experience. It's the perfect color for a cut with lots of fun layers to let each different tone sparkle.

The way the sky lights up the moment before the sun dips below the earth is a true moment of beauty; the pastel pinks, blues, and purples seem to come to life. It's one of the most soothing images you'll see.

So, why not take the breathtaking colors of the dipping sun and apply them to your hair? Colorist @ha1r.by.tay showed just how beautiful pastel blue can be by combining it with a phenomenal blend of purples and pinks as an under color.

Have you ever witnessed the beauty of the sky after a storm? Just take a look at the hair fabulousness that @georgeeblancoo created to see this in reality.

Captioned "dreaming in denim," this blue hairstyle has the rich vibrance of the sky with a rainbow of different blue shades on a trendy angled bob. The roots start out dark and stormy with vivid cornflower sprinkled in, with hints of teal and darker blue at the ends. A bewitching blue look that would fit perfectly on any cut.