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Curly hair is incredibly versatile, with our styling options being endless. However, sometimes, a new hairstyle isn't enough of a refresh. That's when we turn to hair color. Adding babylights, highlights, or all-over color can instantly enhance our curls and give us a new look.

If you're eager to experiment with color (*raises hand*), there are plenty of shades worth considering. Ahead, we've rounded up 18 hair color ideas to inspire you before you pick up a box of at-home hair dye or sit in the salon chair.

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Bright Blonde

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One of the many things Solange has taught us throughout her impressive career is how to express ourselves through hair. Here, she shows off her gorgeous bright blonde curls, shaped into an elegant, short afro.

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Two-Toned Blonde

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Why commit to one shade of blonde when you can mix two? Beyoncé natural curls look stunning, featuring a mix of honey-blonde and white-blonde pieces.

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Honey Blonde Highlights

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If you're not quite ready to take the full plunge into a bright platinum blonde look, adding honey blonde highlights is a great way to dabble in the shade. Latto's golden brown curls are intermixed with pops of honey blonde around her face and ends to enhance her look.

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Ash Blonde

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Yaya Dacosta looks absolutely ethereal with her ash-blonde curls. While warmer shades of blonde usually get all the attention, cool-toned blonde shades like this are equally alluring.

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Black

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Tracee Ellis-Ross shows us that you can never go wrong with black hair. Jet-black hair has a naturally sleek, sophisticated vibe, making it such a classic shade. But, if you want to customize the color a bit, consider a blue-black dye.

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Dark Brown

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Dark brown is a natural hair color for many people. But, if that's not the case for you, take this as a sign to consider the rich chocolate shade.

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Light Brown

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Rihanna has worn every hair color imaginable, but her light brown looks are among our favorites. With her curly TWA, the glossy, golden brown color gets to truly shine.

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Light Brown Highlights

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Don't be afraid to ask your stylist for heavy-handed highlights. Strategically placing light brown highlights around your face and throughout the rest of your hair can easily enhance your curls.

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Electric Red

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Lizzo's electric red is a mix of burgundy and crimson. If you're not ready to commit to an ultra-bright, fiery red color, this shade is a great way to enter the world of red hair.

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Face-Framing Highlights

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Minimal highlights can still make a major impact. Case in point: Zendaya's take on face-framing highlights. The actress' jet-black, fluffy curls feature a few pops of copper highlights around the sides of her face and bangs.

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Golden Copper

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Throughout her career, Taraji P. Henson has had fun experimenting with hair color. The actress' golden copper curls are mesmerizing—and the hints of dark brown add depth and dimension to her hair.

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Dark Copper

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Go a shade or two darker to give your copper hair a more autumnal vibe. Deeper shades, like the one worn by model Jourdan Dunn, have an incredibly warm, rich feel.

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Burgundy and Auburn

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While we often gravitate toward shades like burgundy during the fall, Keke Palmer makes a case for wearing the color year-round. Her dark red hair features hints of auburn at the crown to add brightness to the look.

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Gray

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Gray hair is striking and sophisticated. Tenille Murphy's gorgeous silver curls are a prime example.

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Blue

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Blue curls are unique in every way, and Kelis's shaved textured style captures the shade's gorgeous essence. Whether you go for teal or cobalt, blue is a bold way to switch things up.

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Orange

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If you're game for trying an unexpected color, consider Ice Spice's signature orange shade. It's such a bright, warm hue that's bound to make your curls pop.

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Purple

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No one can forget Justine Skye's iconic purple hair era. The singer highlighted the beauty of the royal shade, going for a dark berry version of the color. However, if you're into lighter hues, lavender and lilac look just as stunning on curls.

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White

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White may not be the first hair color that comes to mind, but it's still bold and beautiful nonetheless. Cynthia Erivo's platinum white coils are definitely worth saving to your hair inspiration album on your phone.