43 Dirty Blonde Hair Color Ideas for a Change-Up

Blonde is one of the most popular hair colors. There are so many different shades that you can try and one of the must-haves is dirty blonde. Dirty blonde is a dark blonde tone that looks it has been blended with brown resulting in the dirty look. It is a stylish hair idea and it has been seen on fashion icons like Cara Delevingne. To give you some hair inspiration, we have found 43 of the best dirty blonde hair ideas on Instagram. There is something for everyone from bobs to beach waves. You will want to try this look when you have seen them all!

1. Dark to Dirty Blonde Hair

First up we have this beautiful blonde hairstyle. The hair is dark at the root and then changes to a light blonde color. This is a stunning and easy to wear look. You can recreate similar blonde shades on any hairstyle from long like the image featured, to short cuts like pixies and bobs. This blonde blend will give your tired hair a lift.

2. Trendy Dark Blonde Bob

Bobs are one of the trendiest hairstyles to have, especially for the spring and summer. So, why not try a bob with added blonde?! The blonde will give your hair a sunkissed and summery look. A bob like this one would look amazing. The cut is gorgeous and the dirty blonde color finishes off the look perfectly.

3. Beautiful Dark Blonde Hair

Next, we have a stylish blonde look to show you. The hair is dark at the root and then turns into a beautiful blonde color. This is a stunning blend of blonde as the hair looks natural and bright. It would be an amazing choice for the summer, especially with the waves as the hair looks beachy.

4. Warm Blonde Ombre Bob

Our next idea features a blonde ombre bob. The hair is very dark and about midway, the hair turns into a warm blonde shade. This is such a trendy look with the bob cut, ombre and dirty blonde color. It combines three of the must-have looks. Of course, you can have similar ombre on long hair too.

5. Dirty Blonde to Golden Blonde

It is not just brown hair, there are other dark shades that dirty blonde looks amazing with. You can also try adding it to other blonde colors too. Here we have a stylish example. For this look, the hair starts in a dark, dirty blonde shade and then turns into a bright, golden blonde. As you can see, this creates a gorgeous blonde hairstyle. A blend like this will suit everyone!

6. Long Hair with Bangs

Show off your edgy and trendy sense of style and try a hairstyle like our next one. This hairstyle features long dark hair with dirty blonde ombre. The look is finished off with straight across bangs. This is such a stylish blonde hair idea. Recreate this long hairstyle or try a shorter length.

7. Dark Blonde Long Bob

Looking for an easy to wear blonde style? Then you need to check out this next idea. The hair is a beautiful brown shade at the root with blonde added about midway to the ends. Hair like this is low maintenance and if you are new to blonde, it will just easily grow out if you change your mind. You can also add more blonde if you want a bolder look.

8. Dirty Blonde Highlights

Next, we have another beachy look to show you. This hairstyle is black at the root with a dark, dirty blonde shade added about half way down the hair. It is a relaxed and trendy style that is perfect for the summer. You can add lighter blonde tones if you want to brighten the hair even more. We love this hairstyle!

9. Dirty Blonde Hair with Light Blonde Highlights

Our next hair idea features a bright and glam look. The hair starts dark, then turns into a dirty blonde shade and finally the hair changes to light blonde. It is such a beautiful color transition from brown to blonde. This is a chic and stylish look that will suit everyone. Long hair, short hair, curly or straight a blend like this will look stunning.

10. Short Dirty Blonde Hair

This next hairstyle is one of our favorites! Here we have a dirty blonde lob. This is a toned down and dark shade of blonde and it looks so stylish! A blonde color like this is perfect for someone who wants to try blonde but is a little worried about the light and bright tones. This is an easy to wear color that will look amazing on everyone. You can try a similar blonde shade on a bob or on whatever cut you have.

11. Long, Dirty Blonde Hair

If the ombre and bold highlights are not for you, then you can try something like this. Here we have long dark hair with thin blonde highlights. The thinner highlights give the hair a more subtle and natural look. It is a glam and elegant style and the blonde will give your hair a lift. You can try this blonde look on shorter hair too.

12. Warm Blonde Waves

There are so many different tones of blonde available. We have featured some cool shades and our next one is a little warmer. The hair is dark brown at the root and then the hair changes to a caramel, dirty blonde shade. This is a beautiful hairstyle and warmer tones like this will look amazing all year round, especially in the fall and winter.

13. Dirty Blonde Ombre Bob

Earlier in the post we featured an ombre look, if you loved that then you may like this one too. Here we have a cute bob that starts off dark and then changes to a light, dirty blonde color. It is a pretty and stylish look that will suit everyone. A cut and color like this is a great choice for anyone who is bored with their hair and wants a change.

14. Dark Blonde to Light Blonde Ombre

Next, we have another hairstyle that combines different blonde shades. This hair starts off in dirty blonde color and changes to a beautiful light blonde about midway. It just shows how you can put together different blonde tones to create a unique and stylish look. This bright blonde hairstyle would be amazing for the summer.

15. Black and Dirty Blonde Hair

If the bright looks are not for you, then you can try a hairstyle like this one. The hair is black with a dark blonde shade added throughout the hair. You can choose a lighter tone for a bolder hairstyle but the color featured is easy to wear and will suit everyone. It will grow out easily in case you change your mind.

16. Multi Blonde Tones

When you add different blonde tones to your hair it will give you a more natural look. Here is a great example. This style has dark shades at the root and throughout the rest of the hair, there are also light and dirty blonde tones added too. The blonde just gives the hair a sunkissed and beautiful finished look. We love this hairstyle!

17. Brown and Dark Blonde Bob

Want a stylish and chic hairstyle? Then this is for you! Here we have a pretty bob. The hair is cut to sit just above the shoulders, the hair is also dark until about midway where a warm, dirty blonde shade has been added. It is an easy to wear hairstyle and the color and cut is stunning. This is the perfect hairstyle for the trendy ladies.

18. Elegant Blonde Waves

Our next hairstyle shows how to wear waves in an elegant way! This look features dark hair that turns into a dirty blonde color. It is a beautiful and stylish look that will make you stand out from the crowd. The blonde shade used is stunning and similar shade will suit everyone. You can recreate this look or try a similar color combo on a shorter cut.

19. Summery Blonde Highlights

Next, we have another summery hairstyle. This hair idea shows long dark hair with subtle blonde highlights. Even though the blonde here is not as bold as some of the other looks, it does make an impact and really lifts and brightens the hair. This is the perfect idea for anyone who wants to try blonde in a subtle and stylish way. Hair like this will be great for the summer too, as it will give you a sunkissed look.

20. Caramel and Dirty Blonde Bob

Another stylish blonde shade you can try is caramel. Caramel blonde is warm and trendy and it suits other hair colors beautifully. This hairstyle has dark root color that then changes to caramel blonde and then to light dirty blonde towards the tips. We love this color combo as caramel and dirty blonde compliment each other perfectly. You can recreate this style even if you have long hair.

21. Dark Brown Hair to Blonde

Love the toned down blonde looks? Then this is for you. Here we have dark hair that changes to a light blonde color. It is a subtler shade compared to the bright tones, but it does make a statement. This is another easy to wear look that can easily grow out if you decide that blonde is not for you.

22. Simple and Stylish Blonde Bob

Our next idea features a simple and stylish bob. The dirty blonde shade used on the bob is beautiful and trendy. It really jazzes up the cut. A bob like this will be easy to style so is perfect for the ladies that need no fuss hair to wear everyday. Recreate this look or you can try adding other blondes tones too, maybe some warmer colors.

23. Dirty and Ice Blonde Balayage

The next hair idea we have to show you is dirty blonde balayage. The hair is again dark at the root and a blonde shade is added. As the hair is balayage, the color change is more blended than it is with ombre. If you are bored of your hair, then blonde like this will definitely mix up your look. Try a similar shade to this or you can go warmer or cooler.

24. Summery Dirty Blonde Hair

Next, we have this summery blonde hairstyle. For this look, the hair is black at the root and then different shades of blonde are added. Some of the blonde is darker which gives it that dirty blonde look and the rest is light. We love the slight wave in the hair as that gives the overall style a beachy vibe. This a pretty hair idea and it is perfect for the spring and summer.

25. Dark Blonde Hair for Brunettes

The next hair idea is perfect for those who have black or dark brown hair. As you can see, this hair starts very dark with added dirty blonde highlights about midway. The color combination is stunning and the darker blonde really suits the root color. This is a great way for ladies to try blonde for the first time as it will easily grow out. Dirty blonde is a good choice because it is not too bright and striking compared to the cooler and more icy blondes.

26. Dirty Blonde Long Bob

This hairstyle is another one of our favorites because we love the actual style and the color. Here we have a long bob that is a dirty blonde color. For this there are different shades of brown and blonde used while the actual style is textured and wavy. Hair like this will be a great change for the new summer season. You can recreate this or you can take the length of the hair even shorter for a more classic bob.

27. Trendy and Textured Hair

Looking for a trendy new hairstyle? If so, this could be perfect for you. For this look we have long, dark hair and most of the blonde color is added to the front sections of the hair. We think this is a great idea because it frames the face and creates a modern and unique style. You can recreate this blonde hairdo with a textured look like the image or try the blonde color on any hairstyle.

28. Dirty Blonde Hair with Platinum Highlights

You can have a few different shades of blonde added to your hair, you aren’t limited to one. By adding different tones, you will create a more natural look. This hairstyle is a great example. The hair features dark and lighter brown with dirty blonde and platinum blonde highlights too. The different shades from dark to light look amazing. This is a chic and easy to wear style that will suit everyone.

29. Dark Brown Hair with Dirty Blonde Color

Next, we have another hair idea where the blonde color is mainly added to the front of the hair. Most of the hair is very dark brown while the front is dirty blonde. This is a trendy hairstyle and it is a unique way to wear a bold color. You can add blonde to just the front sections on any hair color, not just dark brown.

30. Glam Blonde Hair

If your hair needs a glam makeover, then idea is for you. Here we have a stunning hairstyle that features a dark dirty blonde color as well as golden blonde and an icy platinum shade too. The blonde tones look stunning with the curls. A cut, style and color like this will stop your hair being tired and drab and make it look stylish and fab.

31. Subtle Blonde

The next hair idea features more subtle blonde. For this look, the hair is a beautiful brown color with added dirty blonde highlights. As the blonde has a warmer tone, it is subtler than the cooler shades such as icy blonde. So, overall you get a more natural look. Hair like this is easy to wear and it will look amazing on anyone. This is a more low-key way to try blonde.

32. Beautiful Blonde Hair Idea

We love this hair idea, it is beautiful! This is a bolder and more statement making blonde hairstyle. The hair is dark at the root with layers of dirty blonde and bright blonde color. This color combo is stunning and the lightest blonde used is so striking. It is another color and style that would be perfect for the summer.

33. Bright Dirty Blonde Hair

If the cooler blondes are not your really your thing and you prefer more golden shades, then this is great for you. As you can see, the hair is dark brown at the root with dirty blonde on the lower layers of hair and golden blonde is used on the top layers. It is a stunning color combination and these blonde shades will suit every season all year round.

34. Beachy Dirty Blonde Hair

Next, we have another beachy and summery style to show you. This one is more subtle than some of the previous ones. The hair is a beautiful brown shade with dirty blonde highlights. Even though the blonde is a lot lighter than the root color, the hair is still low-key and natural looking. The hair looks sun-kissed and it is perfect for the summer.

35. Brown to Dirty Blonde Color

The next hairstyle has more of an ombre effect. For this look, the hair is brown and then it changes into a dirty blonde shade. The color blend is stunning and the brown and blonde tones compliment each other perfectly. You can recreate this or you can try a bolder ombre color change. Either way, it is a trendy and easy to wear style.

36. Elegant Color and Hairstyle

If you want to lighten up your hair but still keep the overall style looking natural and glam, then this is the way to do it. As you can see, the root color is black and then the hair changes into brown and then to a dark dirty blonde color. If you want to keep the hair low-key, then stay with the darker blondes. You can make more of a statement with a lighter color too. We love the curls, they really jazz up the blonde.

37. Wavy Dirty Blonde Hair

This next hairstyle is another one of our favorites. The hair is dark with added dirty blonde and the hair is styled into waves. We love the waves because they really make the blonde color stand out. This is a beautiful and easy to wear dirty blonde style. The waves and blonde color would look great in a bob too.

38. Low Key Blonde Highlights

Love the low-key blonde styles? If so, check this out. For this look, most of the hair is a rich brown shade with added blonde highlights. The sections of hair used for the highlights are quite thin so they create a subtler look. You can recreate this or be even more subtle by adding less blonde. This is just a great way to try blonde without a dramatic change. These highlights will just give the hair a lift.

39. Dirty and Light Blonde Ombre Hair

Next, we have another multi blonde look. This hairstyle is long and wavy. The root color is dark with added dirty and light blonde highlights. This is a stunning hair idea and the lightest blonde is so icy. We think hair like this will be perfect for the fall and winter as the colors will suit the wintry weather. This color combo would look amazing on a bob too.

40. Subtle Blonde Color for Brunettes

The next hair idea is another subtle one. This style features very dark root color with added dirty blonde about midway. The warmer blonde looks stunning with the dark brown. Hair like this is low maintenance and it is easy to wear. This blonde color would look amazing on lighter brown hair and red hair too.

41. Different Shades of Blonde

If you like the multi tone hairstyles, then this is perfect for you. The hair is dark with added blonde. There are different blonde shades used including warm caramel, golden and dirty blonde. It is a stunning combo and it really brightens and lightens the hair. This is a glam and elegant style and it will suit everyone.

42. Dirty Blonde Curls

Earlier in the post we shared a hairstyle where the blonde was mainly at the front of the hair. If you liked that, then check this idea out too. This time the hair is dark and curly. Only the front section of the hair is dyed blonde from top to bottom. The rest of the hair is dark with added color midway. We love this idea because the blonde frames the face. This is trendy and modern style that is perfect for those who want to try something new.

43. Warm Blonde Hair

Next, we have hairstyle that features a warmer blonde color. So, the hair is dark with added blonde highlights. This dirty blonde color is a little warmer and brighter than some of the others that we have featured. There is also a more golden tone used on the front sections of hair too. The cut and color is so pretty and it will look amazing on anyone.

We hope you have found a trendy dirty blonde hairstyle to try!