Spring 2025 Hair Trends to Try: Fresh Starts & Bright Statements in Pittsburgh

Spring in Pittsburgh isn’t just about longer days and warmer weather; it’s about transformation. After the cold months, locals are ready to shed layers, lighten their color, and try something new. At Craft Collective Salon Group, our stylists have already spotted what’s trending for Spring 2025, and these looks are all about movement, brightness, and effortless polish.

Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s blooming in hair this season, from soft cuts to lived-in color, and how to keep them looking salon-fresh.

1. The Soft Layer Comeback

Move over, heavy layering, 2025’s version is all about fluidity and bounce. Think long layers that frame the face naturally and light, feathered ends that move with ease.

This look is ideal for clients transitioning from winter’s blunt or structured cuts. It gives the illusion of fullness while staying easy to style, whether you’re air-drying or doing a sleek blowout.

At Craft Collective, stylists customize your layering to match your hair texture and daily styling routine, creating volume where you want it and softness where you need it.

Pro tip: Pair your new cut with a gloss and shine enhancement (see our post Gloss & Shine Enhancements in North Hills) to highlight every layer and reflect that spring sunlight beautifully.

2. Bright & Balanced Blonde Tones

Spring 2025 blondes are ditching the icy tones for buttery, soft warmth. Shades like sunlit champagne, golden beige, and creamy pearl are dominating Pittsburgh’s color scene.

Why? Because they’re universally flattering and easier to maintain. A root smudge or shadow root (as covered in our guide Root Smudge & Shadow Root Techniques in North Hills) keeps your grow-out graceful while giving your color depth.

Balayage remains the go-to for this look. It’s light, dimensional, and ideal for clients wanting radiance without rigid upkeep. For extra brightness, we recommend a mini balayage refresh mid-season to catch those highlights right where spring light hits your hair.

3. Lived-In Brunettes & Dimensional Depth

Brunettes are embracing richness and subtle warmth this year. The trend is shifting toward low-contrast, dimensional browns with caramel and chestnut undertones.

This color brings life back into winter-weary hair without going lighter. It’s soft, sophisticated, and incredibly wearable, especially paired with a glossing treatment to maintain sheen.

Stylists at Craft Collective love layering foilage and lowlights for added texture and tone. For brunettes who want to ease into the sunlit season, this approach is a perfect balance of subtle and striking.

Explore our post on Custom Color Formulation in North Hills to see how we create personalized tones for every client.

4. The “Undone” Bob

This spring’s must-have cut? The undone bob is a chin-to-collarbone-length style with subtle texture and soft edges.

It’s casual, effortless, and universally flattering. Unlike the structured bobs of the past, 2025’s version is intentionally relaxed, giving a Parisian-inspired, barely-styled finish.

For straight hair, we use internal layering to remove weight and add movement. For waves and curls, we maintain body while refining the silhouette.

Pair it with a heat protectant before styling and a finishing serum for that healthy, spring-ready glow.

5. Glossy Reds & Peachy Tones

Red is officially the “it” color for Spring 2025, but not just any red. The new wave of reds is soft, romantic, and natural-looking.

Expect shades like peach blonde, golden copper, and rose-gold balayage to dominate social feeds. These tones complement spring wardrobes and flatter a wide range of skin undertones.

To keep them vibrant, we recommend scheduling toner refreshes every 6 to 8 weeks and using color-safe shampoos as outlined in our Product Education & Hair Care guide.

6. Healthy Hair Is the Main Trend

No matter your color or cut, the biggest trend this spring is shine, strength, and health.

Clients are focusing on scalp wellness, hydration, and bond-repair treatments. As Pittsburgh’s weather transitions, humidity and indoor heating can both affect texture. Regular hair treatments (featured in our Hair Treatments & Health in North Hills post) help your strands stay resilient and glossy.

Our stylists pair every color service with deep conditioning and bond protection, ensuring your spring transformation starts from a foundation of strong, happy hair.

7. Effortless Texture & Air-Dry Styling

Texture is taking center stage this season. Spring 2025 is about embracing your natural pattern, whether that’s waves, curls, or soft bends.

At Craft Collective, we’re teaching clients how to style their hair with minimal heat and maximum care. Lightweight mousse, sea-salt sprays, and leave-in conditioners create lived-in volume without frizz.

We love seeing Pittsburgh clients walk out the door with styles that look effortless but intentional, the perfect balance for spring’s casual-chic vibe.

Check out our guide on Leave-In Conditioners for Every Hair Type for the best at-home styling companions.

8. Sustainable Beauty Is Here to Stay

More clients are making eco-conscious choices, and our salon is leading the way. All Craft Collective color and care products are cruelty-free and environmentally responsible, aligning with our Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Salon philosophy.

We recycle foils, color tubes, and product packaging through Green Circle Salons, ensuring every trend looks good and feels good.

Book Your Spring 2025 Transformation

Spring is the perfect time to refresh, recharge, and reinvent. Whether you’re ready for a full color change, a gloss refresh, or a breezy new cut, the stylists at Craft Collective Salon Group in North Hills will help you step into the season with confidence and shine.

Book your spring hair transformation in Pittsburgh today and see why Craft Collective is redefining the modern salon experience, where artistry, sustainability, and self-expression bloom together.