Dirty Blonde

• The so-called dirty blonde shade can be a practical choice for those who want to experiment with a lighter hair color without making a radical change. Going from dark brown hair to a light shade of blonde overnight can be quite a shock--both to those in your circle of friends and to your own self-image. But opting for a darker shade of blonde can ease the transition and allow you to get used to your new hair color.
  
  After living life as a dirty blonde for awhile, you may want to experiment with lighter shades, but it is important not to color your hair too often. In the meantime, you can play around with different cuts and styles to make your hair look its best. Dirty blonde hair looks wonderful in a medium-length cut, particularly wavy and curly styles. Whether that look is achieved via a perm or natural curl, your dirty blonde locks are sure to get you noticed.
  
  

Summer Blonde

• The shade known as summer blonde no doubt got its name from the fact that being out in the sun can often lightens hair considerably. Many men and women whose hair is naturally light brown may find those blonde highlights peeking out after a week at the beach.
  
  Changing your hair color to summer blonde is an effective way to keep the look of summer even after the first snowflakes have fallen. Since summer blonde is a rather light shade, it is important to touch it up frequently, especially if your normal shade is quite a bit darker.
  
  Summer blonde is a good choice for longer hair, but some of the best summer blonde styles are short and carefree--the perfect complement to a sunny season on the beach. A short pixie cut is a great way to show off that light blonde hair, and that type of cut is also quite easy to care for--certainly an important consideration for summer styles.
  
  

Platinum Blonde

• For the ultimate in blondeness, men and women can try a platinum blonde hairstyle. This popular shade of blonde is so light it is nearly white, and it can be a good choice for men and women alike. Platinum blonde is a great choice for those who like to wear their hair long--it looks great done up in a braid or a fancy ponytail, or just framing the face.
  
  Platinum blonde can also be a good choice for short hairstyles, especially for short and spiky hairstyles. These carefree styles lend themselves perfectly to platinum blonde hair, although they tend to look their best on young people.