WHILE most of fall’s biggest hair color trends have been fairly predictable, one surprising trend has become the frontrunner for the season’s it shade: peach hair. DIY pink was without a doubt the color of quarantine, but once salons reopened their doors it appears that cool girls everywhere traded in their rose for a golden wash of peach. It has the same fun vibe and flattering warm tones as pink, but feels fresher and just a hint more natural depending on how much orange you want in it. Red shades like copper and scarlet have been trending heavily this year too, so it’s also a great way to cash in on the trend without too much commitment. According to Mark DeBolt, master colorist and co-owner of New York’s Mark Ryan Salon, one of the main reasons we’re suddenly seeing peach everywhere is its versatility. It works for both dark and light hair — in subtle washes over blondes or poppy highlights for brunettes. “Peach is also so pretty on so many different skin tones,” he adds. “Because it’s such a warm color, it makes skin and eyes glow and makes your hair look so healthy.” In addition to different placements of the shade, there are also tons of variations on it, from the lightest pastel sorbet to natural-looking strawberry blonde or even full-on ginger. Like most fun colors, it’s also a fairly low-commitment option. It behaves the same way as temporary colors since it’s usually done with a gloss. “With each wash, the peach pigments rinse out of your hair, and you’re left with a golden blonde shade,” DeBolt says. Manic Panic, Lime Crime and Overtone make some pretty great DIY options if you’re skilled with coloring your own hair. (SD-Agencies) | 