26 Gorgeous Ways to Get Your Best Blonde

Emma, usually a signature redhead, plays it up in platinum, showing us that she can rock all kinds of color.

When it comes to her hair, Reese always knows how to play it simple 'n sweet. Without even really trying, her platinum highlights brilliantly bring out her soft blue eyes.

Yes, even natural brunettes can go blonde if they really want to. Don't believe us? Rachel's light locks are living proof.

After ditching her shades of pink and blue this summer, Rita opted for a platinum look for fall. But, if we're being honest, there isn't a shade of blondeshe can't pulloff.

Known for her signature short blonde bob, Brooklyn Decker is a true inspiration for the classic girl-next-door look.

Even though we all know and love her poofy bangs and dirty blonde locks in Full House , Candace's warm honey waves take her into "I'm a sophisticated adult" territory.

Gentle waves make this supermodel's soft beige hue perfectly compliment her sophisticated and elegant ensemble.

Emma swapped her dark, reddish blonde for a more platinum shade. And with her beachy color came equally casual, relaxed waves.

They don't call her a hair icon (who didn't ask their stylist for "The Rachel?") for nothing. Jen's warm, dirty blonde highlights are as striking as ever.

We've always adored Kate's rich yellow-gold mane, but we might just love this mix of faded red and light blond even more. Check out how much dimension it adds.

This talk show host has been slaying the hair game for years with her vibrant, natural-looking locks (though she isn't afraid to go bold, either). Bonus points for the chic bob.

With a precise shade like Carrie's light ash blonde, the last thing you want is for hair to turn green after a few dips in the pool. Jim Markham, CEO and founder of ColorProof Evolved Color Care suggests wetting hair before swimming and smoothing in a few drops of an oil such as his CrazySmoothExtreme Shine Treatment Oil mixed with a little leave-in conditioner. Once you're out of the water, wash hair ASAP.

With her signature honey locks, J. Loproves that women with darker complexions can look great as blondes. Caramel tones go great with olive skin like Jennifer's, as opposed to a redder shade, which might clash a bit.

"Her colorist did a fabulous job of creating an ombré effect that subtly transitions from dark at the base to a beautiful warm caramel to almost platinum at the ends," says Markham of this look, which would take several salon visits to re-create. "Beyoncé's hair has been in the blonde family for quite some time. That's key for going from very dark to very light."

As anyone who's gone lighter knows, the process can seriously damage your tresses. To keep hair as healthy as Kirsten's soft yellow waves, Mary Jane Demirjian, master hairstylist at Robert's Salon & Spa in Belmont, MA, recommends shampooing with Kérastase Resistance Bain Force Architecte ($18) and a doing weekly treatment with Kérastase Resistance Masque Force Architecte ($18).

A beige or champagne blonde looks pretty against fair to medium skin. While many dry shampoos can make blonde hair appear duller, Salon Grafix Play It Big Volumizing Dry Shampoo ($9.99) comes in four shades—including blonde—and is designed to boost color while absorbing excess oil and giving updos staying power.

The musician shows off the ultimate ash blonde ombré. "It works because her grown-out roots are dark enough to give her color lots of depth," says Demirjian.

"Charlize's highlights are strategically placed without being too bulky, which gives her a very natural look," says Markham of the color he calls warm honey blonde with butterscotch highlights. "This color works on a variety of skin tones from very light to medium."

Follow Kristen's lead and keep your color exactly as you want it by using a sulfate-free blue- or violet-toned shampoo designed for blonde hair, which will help prevent brassiness.

"Jennifer has sported a ton of different hair colors, most of which work for her fair complexion, light eyes, and oval face," says Markham. This new blonde shade lightens up her look for warmer weather.