37 Gorgeous Platinum-Blonde Looks for Every Skin Tone

Highlighted Platinum

Gwen Stefani has turned her platinum blonde hair and red lips into her signature look. The singer's natural hair color is a light brown, so she has to get touch-ups frequently. How much growth means it is time for a touch-up? "The rule of thumb for platinum is every one inch of root," says Bryant. This helps avoid "banding," which is "a term used when the hair has a warmer or really bright light band around the head, [which shows that] the hair has gone past an inch of growth or possibly did not have the proper application or gloss."

Ash Blonde Bob

Kylie Jenner shows off her ashy, icy blonde. This shade is on the cooler end of the hair color spectrum, with minimal golden tones involved. If you look closely, you can see her natural dark roots peeking through.

"If you’re a brunette wanting to transform to platinum be ready to spend hours at the salon," says Vargas. "Always seek a professional opinion on how to approach going lighter since it can take multiple sessions depending on the client’s hair texture, color history and the integrity of the hair. Bleaching (aka lightening) the hair is the only way to reach that platinum look."

Bronde to Platinum Ombré

Ashy blonde hair can range from a cool bronde color all the way to bright platinum, as demonstrated here by Rita Ora.

Ash Blonde with Dark Roots

Ashley Benson shows us why Pinterest searches for ashy platinum-blonde hair with dark roots are up 216 percent. The stark contrast between dark roots and ashy blonde hair gives it a lived-in look perfect for all the cool girls out there. It's also perfect for anyone who loves the tousled, textured style. Just look at those "I just came from the beach" waves.

Peach-toned Platinum

If you have naturally dark hair and go platinum (or peachy blonde), such as actress Eiza González, make sure you use a good deep conditioner to keep strands healthy. We like to leave Olaplex Hair Perfector in for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it out in the shower. It actually strengthens each strand of hair to prevent split ends from forming.

Platinum Afro

Solange's platinum blonde afro is picture perfect. The singer keeps her eyebrows dark against her ultra-blonde hair. "The option to change your brow color seems like the right thing to do, but I personally love a dark brow with bright platinum blonde," says Bryant. "It gives the hair color and overall look a very edgy or punk look."

Cool Gray Ash Blonde

Kim Kardashian is perhaps the most memorable ash-blonde celebrity recently. As you can see, her dark roots give way to cool-tone hair that's so bright and so icy it almost looks gray. It really pops against her warm skin tone. "There is always the option of a lace front wig if you aren’t ready to commit to actually dying your hair," says Vargas. "Or start introducing lighter pieces with a partial highlight."

Platinum with Natural Roots

One of the most surprising celeb hair transformations was Selena Gomez's platinum-blonde leap. Throughout it all, she kept her dark roots shining through the top of her hair. It looked so modern and fresh. To give hair plenty of volume after going platinum, look for a root-boosting mousse, such as Kérastase Mousse Bouffante Volumizing Hair Mousse, which also keeps hair healthy and protects it from heat styling.

White Platinum Pixie

Cara Delevingne proves platinum hair doesn't have to be long. In fact, it looks amazing with a pixie cut. Her dark roots are barely there; they're ever-so-slightly peeking through her short strands.

Pure Platinum

If you're afraid that a platinum blonde color (dark roots or not) will wash out your fair skin, you shouldn't be. Supermodel Soo Joo has been sporting the look for some time now. She proves that it creates a cool, ultra-modern angelic vibe on fair-skinned people.

Golden Platinum Blonde

Who better to follow than fashion's number one It girl since the '90s? Kate Moss has been taking part in this golden platinum blonde trend for years. Her color combination and tousled texture give her an edgy rock 'n' roll look. 

Pin Straight Platinum

Mary J. Blige found the perfect platinum tone to complement her skin tone. To keep your hair shiny and straight like the singer's hair, Bryant recommends Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil as this product is "good for most textures rocking a platinum job to help give shine while staying light weight."

Icy Blonde Bob

Michelle Williams' fair skin tone looks fabulous paired with this icy platinum blonde bob.

Ash and Golden Blonde

Sofia Richie's blonde hair is a mix between ash and golden. Here, you can see her dark roots growing in, which match the chestnut color of her brows. 

Sunny Blonde

Gwyneth Paltrow's sunny golden platinum blonde hair color looks fabulous paired with a bold, red lip. "A light purple shampoo can come handy to occasionally balance out the color," says Vargas. We like the Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Purple Shampoo.

Platinum Pixie Cut

Cynthia Erivo's natural texture is accentuated by the contrast between her dark base and her icy blonde curls. Her hair, paired with her berry lip and plum eye shadow, is giving us major holiday vibes. Does anyone else have the sudden urge to dye their hair before winter hits?

Cool Platinum

Karlie Kloss dyed her hair this cool platinum blonde shade, which helps accent her eyes. She has a hint of darker roots showing up, which pairs nicely with her darker eyebrows. If your roots are getting a bit too dark, you can also use a root coverup powder, such as Color Wow in Platinum Blonde to buy you some time between visits to the salon.

Dark to Ash Blonde Ombré

If you're dying to partake in this trend, but you're a little hesitant to go full white-gray, we suggest taking a cue from Ciara. The singer's dark roots grow out into ash-blonde lengths in a more approachable way.

Platinum Bob with Bangs

Julianne Hough switched up her normal golden blonde for this platinum blonde bob with bangs. When going platinum, you can wear your makeup slightly bolder, as Hough did with her rosy lipstick and eyeshadow.

Stark Contrast Blonde

If you have naturally dark hair, this is good news, because it means you can push back your salon appointments. Unlike other hair trends, your roots are supposed to show. It's not about having a perfect monochrome color; it's about having a stark cool-girl contrast. 

Golden Platinum with Fringe

Rihanna looks gorgeous with this golden platinum hair color. She kept the roots darker, ensuring an easier grow-out and less maintenance. Opting for a more golden blonde platinum, versus a cool-toned platinum, allows you to get away with more root growth.

Platinum Curls

Platinum blonde curls, as seen here on Lex Lu, are an eye-catching statement that is both sexy and playful. "The hair tends to be very porous so anything can stain the hair," says Vargas. "Be cautious of spray tans, and makeup on the hair."

Icy Platinum Long Pixie

Tilda Swinton shows off her signature icy platinum blonde hair with a pixie cut. She keeps her eye makeup natural, but gives her face a pop of color with rosy pink lipstick. Vargas explains that after going platinum blonde, make sure you use a good conditioner to keep hair healthy. "A great product to use is Olaplex. It’s bonding agents helps strengthen the hair after the stress of coloring," she says. One highly recommended aftercare option is the Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner.

Warm Blonde

Paris Hilton's golden platinum blonde hair color warms up her skin tone and gives her the ultimate Hollywood cool-girl look. "To maintain this color, it should be re-touched every three to five weeks to make sure there isn’t a yellow band that starts to form from a large grow out," says Vargas.

White Blonde Curls

Nicki Minaj opts for a white-blonde platinum hue with a darker root for an edgy look. She wears her curls loose and free around her face. If you want platinum ringlets like Minaj, but you don't have curly hair, use a skinny curling iron such as the Chopstick Styler to recreate this look.

Wet Look Platinum

Christina Aguilera's signature platinum hair has an icy hue that works well with her cool skin tone. To copy her wet look hairstyle, mix together your favorite hair gel (such as Oribe Hair Gel) with a hair cream (like Amika Supernova Moisture & Shine Cream) so your hair looks wet, not crunchy.

Platinum Crop

Zendaya can pull off a variety of hair colors and hairstyles—and this platinum blonde crop is no exception. She lets her eyes take center stage of this look, keeping her lipstick a soft neutral shade. Simply perfection.

Golden Blonde Blowout

Blake Lively's hair is always drool-worthy. Her hair has a golden platinum color that gives her skin a tan and glowing sheen to it. She uses a curing iron for soft and flowing waves. "A moisturizing deep conditioning leave-in primer is a must to protect the hair from hot tools," says Vargas. One great option to try is Aveda Nutriplenish Daily Moisturizing Treatment.

Platinum Lob

Switching up your hair color is a fun way to change up your look without making drastic changes to your hair style. Case in point, singer Eve—who lightened her hair from dark brown to this fabulous platinum hue.

Bombshell Platinum

Last but certainly not least is one of the most famous platinum blondes—Pamela Anderson. Her long, platinum blonde hair with bombshell curls is the ultimate sexy California look.

Platinum Blonde Curtain Bangs

We're not sure what we love more, Tia Mowry's ashy roots that start her platinum blonde lob, or the super high and eyebrow-grazing curtain bangs that draw attention to it.

Platinum Shag with Bangs

We're used to Billie Eilish with dark hair (or green hair), but this warm platinum blonde shag pairs just as well with her creamy skin tone.

Platinum Blonde Updo

Lady Gaga swept her icy platinum blonde hair into this regal twisted updo for the 2019 Oscars. She looked like a modern day Cinderella in Tiffany & Co. jewels, too.

Platinum Cropped Pixie

Zoë Kravitz's signature cropped pixie got a platinum makeover, and it just so happens to complement her olive skin tone beautifully.

Platinum Shag with Dark Roots and Underlayer

Miley Cyrus's neutral skin tone has supported a lot of hair colors over the years, including platinum looks. From her spiked platinum pixie to a shaved undercut, she had recently been favoring the shag hairstyle in the icy blonde shade. Here, her roots remain dark, as does the bottom layer of her hair.

Platinum Balayage

Model Jasmine Sanders's ice blue eyes and light skin tone make her the perfect candidate for any shade of blonde. Here, she opts for platinum blonde balayage to show off her natural curls.

Platinum Buzz

For as long as we can remember, model Amber Rose has been the face of the platinum buzz cut. Over the years, she has had both cooler and warmer tones of the bright blonde shade, thanks to her medium skin tone, which can carry both.