15 Gorgeous Rose Gold Hair Ideas That Are Seriously Trendy

This new hair trend is insanely beautiful.

By Sam Escobar and April Franzino, Good Housekeeping

When rose gold hair color first hit the scene (along with rose gold iPhones and rose gold wedding bands and rose gold you name it), we assumed it would be here today, gone tomorrow. But this shimmering blend of blonde, pink, and sometimes red has been embraced by celebrities and mere mortals alike, meaning this hair color trend is here to stay through 2020.

Why is the hue so hot? Its combination of cool (rose) and warm (gold) tones flatters all skin colors and plays well with a variety of makeup, clothing, and accessory looks. If a variation of rose gold hair is on your beauty bucket list, allow these inspirational pics to help you zero in on the perfect hue, including the best rose gold hair color formulas to ask for in-salon and shop for at home, rose gold shades for brunettes and blonde hair, and different ways to experiment with the color, like rose gold hair highlights and ombré.

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Pink Whisper

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A post shared by KRISTIN ESS INC (@kristin_ess) on Jan 19, 2018 at 12:36pm PST

A temporary or semi-permanent color provides the perfect test run. Get this girl's gorgeous color at home by spraying on Kristin Ess Rose Gold Temporary Tint, created by the celebrity hair pro. It can be used on wet or damp hair for varying degrees of intensity.

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Desert Rose

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A post shared by Nine Zero One (@ninezeroone) on Apr 8, 2016 at 6:28pm PDT

This customized coppery rose gold shade by Nikki Lee, co-owner of Nine Zero One Salon, was applied on none other than actress Emma Roberts, a hair chameleon whose strands are inspiring countless fans.

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Peachy Keen

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If you want to go the lighter route, opt for a peachy-pink shade that resembles a milky strawberry blonde. Follow our guide to caring for pastel hair in the moment, because you don't want this gorgeous style to fade too fast!

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Rosy Brunette

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Okay, so this one isn't quite a "gold" shade, but it certainly is rosy. If you're a brunette and don't feel like bleaching your entire head, opt for a few babylights of raspberry throughout your hair, particularly at the bottom, to snag this chic style.

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Pastel Pixie

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A post shared by Tennesha Vanterpool (@nieshvanterpool) on Dec 5, 2015 at 6:41am PST

If you're more inclined to go ultra-pale with your rosy gold tones, try a radiant light blend of colors like this stylist's chic curls. Pair it with strong, perfectly groomed brows to make a major statement.

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Blonde Blush

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An angled lob looks as pretty as can be in a pale strawberry lemonade shade that's oh-so-glamorous in the light.

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Blooming Ombré

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A post shared by Balayage Artist (@hello.christie) on Mar 25, 2016 at 6:21pm PDT

Want to keep your ombré look but add a little extra oomph? Try a gradual transition from deep brown to sparkling rose gold.

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Coral Curls

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A post shared by Cassandra McGlaughlin (@cassandraplatinum) on Sep 4, 2015 at 8:53am PDT

These big bombshell curls look extra beautiful with shades of magenta, coral, and blush woven into the layers.

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Glam Goldilocks

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A post shared by Shelley Gregory HaiR (@shelleygregoryhair) on Apr 10, 2016 at 3:08pm PDT

Pale peach and salmon shades melt into this stunning style for a look that's more complex than platinum, yet subtler than pink.

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Short and Spring-y

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A post shared by Gabrielle Armanini (@gabriellearmanini) on Mar 29, 2016 at 1:26pm PDT

This cool color looks so lovely with curls, as shown on this delightfully voluminous lob. For a similar hue, try Joico Color Intensity Pearl Pastel Semi-Permanent Creme Hair Color.

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Fiery Highlights

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A head-turning twist on rose gold, this shade incorporates ribbons of coppery red, making it perfect for brunettes and dark hair colors. It was created using a combination of hues from the professional line Aloxxi Ultra Hot Intense Semi-Permanent Color. 

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Honey Hints

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Dip your toes (or ends!) into rose gold by weaving subtle rose gold streaks into hair from the mid-length down.

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Warm Mauve

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This pretty spin on rose gold incorporates muted mauve hues with a hint of purple. For a similar look, try L’Oréal Paris Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Hair Color in 721 Dark Mauve Blonde.

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Rose Glow

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Let your rose gold shade shine by wearing your hair straight, as the smooth surface reflects light. Get this eye-catching look with an at-home rose gold hair color like Garnier Olia Bold Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color in 7.20 Dark Rose Quartz.

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Soft and Dimensional

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A post shared by LUNATIC FRINGE (@lunatic_fringe_clayfield) on Dec 11, 2019 at 10:45pm PST

This wash of muted rose gold is an easy way to wear the shade. Experiment with a temporary rose gold hair color treatment, such as Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask in Rose Gold.

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