Newsflash: All-over colour found dead – and these looks killed it.
Sweet peach, baby blue – we’ve pretty much worked our way through the entire spectrum of the rainbow. This is how Instagram’s coolest are wearing colour-pop hair.
By Beth Ludolf
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1 50 shades
If you’re a blonde or brunette, your hair is probably a melting pot of different shades. High and low lights add dimension (and make colour look more premium) – well, it’s the same principle for fashion colours. Plus, it looks pretty darn cool.
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2 Hidden panel
This one’s good if you want to be all discreet about it. The coloured bit is underneath the top layer of your hair, so it's only seen when the hair covering it is moved out the way. Just pick a section and a colour. Our favourite is right at the front – it makes an ear tuck much cooler.
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3 Bleached bangs
Yes, we’re still banging on about this (see what I did there?). The front bits of hair are bleached and toned either to blonde or a pop of colour is added. Don’t worry, the fringe is negotiable – face-framers or all-one-length cuts work too.
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4 Coloured roots
Or The Billie Eilish, as I like to call it. It’s like the dip-dye trend in reverse. Instead of bleaching your ends, you lift the roots and leave the rest. When the roots are lightened you can experiment with colours – as if your roots naturally grow out bright red.
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5 Neon
Ok, this is still all-over colour but it's too cool not to mention. Neon hair isn’t something you just “try”. You have to want it, need it. Your hair needs to be ultra-light beforehand, any darker and electric shades won’t work. Committed? Stock up on Olaplex and clear your schedule – you’ll need regular colour touch-ups.
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FAQs
How do you get hidden coloured panels in your hair?
To get a hidden panel, colour is added to a section underneath the top layer of your hair. This lets you keep the colour discreet, only showing it when you move or style your hair a certain way. The effect works well at the front for a cool ear tuck moment.
What is the bleached bangs hair trend?
Bleached bangs involve lightening the front pieces of your hair and adding either blonde or a pop of colour. You don’t need a fringe to try it; face-framing layers or all-one-length styles can work, too. This trend gives bold face-framing contrast without colouring all your hair.
How do coloured roots differ from traditional dip-dye styles?
Coloured roots mean lifting and colouring just the roots, leaving the rest of the hair unchanged. It’s like dip-dye in reverse, giving you bright roots instead of coloured ends. This look stands out with high-impact colour right at your hairline.
Do you need to bleach your hair before going neon?
Yes, your hair needs to be ultra-light before adding neon colour. Electric shades won’t show up well on darker hair, so bleaching is essential. Neon styles require commitment, involving regular colour touch-ups and maintenance.
How do highlights and lowlights add dimension to your hair?
Highlights and lowlights mix different shades through your hair, making the colour look more dynamic and premium. This technique adds depth, whether you’re blonde, brunette, or trying out bold fashion colours. The result is a multi-dimensional and cool appearance.