Honey blonde is the perfect balance of a rich, light brown and a bright and vibrant blonde. The versatile hair color can somehow make you look sun-kissed, back from tropical vacation, or like a fall dream ready for apple picking adventures—all at once.
Plus, because it's not too dark, subtle, ashy or brassy, it's flattering against a range of skin tones. Let these 20 celebrities inspire you to hit the salon (or buy a box of dye) and live your best honey blonde life.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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This is a woman who we're guessing has never experienced a bad hair day. The supermodel has tried many different looks, but keeps honey blonde in regular rotation.
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Taylor Swift
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She's crimped it, curled it, cut it, and just generally mixed up her hair as of late. However the classic natural dirty blonde is a classic for T.
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Ciara
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Ciara's highlights are seriously #hairgoals. The light blonde frames her face; darker roots provide sharp contrast.
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Cameron Diaz
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Natural blonde Diaz has gone both platinum and dark chestnut a number of times, but the honey blonde with lighter tips is a go-to for good reason.
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Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
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Who doesn't want the same hair color (same anything??) as Beyoncé?
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Candice Swanepoel
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Swanepoel revealed on Instagram that she's not a natural blonde (she's actually brunette). This soft honey hue could have fooled us.
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Laverne Cox
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The Orange Is the New Black star rarely ditches her honey blonde locks for different hair colors. Why ruin a good thing?
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Sienna Miller
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Miller's golden hair puts a spotlight on her inimitable smile.
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Gigi Hadid
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Gigi's honey blonde color gives chill Cali-girl vibes. She is literally a Malibu barbie.
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Behati Prinsloo
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The expecting mom has a natural glow and the honey blonde hair only serves to enhance her radiance.
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Jennifer Lopez
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The honey blonde highlights frame J.Lo's face perfectly, but don't worry, she's still Jenny from the block.
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Blake Lively
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Lively started her career as a platinum blonde in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants; over the years, she's embraced a more natural blonde-brown tone.
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Jessica Alba
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Honey blonde highlights enliven an ash brown base.
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Jennifer Aniston
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We should all take notes from the woman behind the Rachel. Aniston has gone more honey, less brown in the past, but usually keeps it classic with just the right amount of blonde.
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Josephine Skriver
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The Victoria's Secret Angel should be the poster woman for honey blonde hair.
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Stella Maxwell
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Somehow, Maxwell gives beachy blonde vibes a total rockstar update.
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Zendaya
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Hair chameleon Zendaya went for a honey blonde pixie cut. The blonde tips give the short ‘do extra dimension.
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Margot Robbie
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Even the wet look can't hide Robbie's rich honey blonde.
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Rita Ora
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Rita Ora has pulled off a number of hair styles, including rose gold, but the honey blonde lends a more laid-back glamour.
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Jasmine Sanders
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Sanders lives up to her Instagram handle, Golden Barbie.