I will never forget my first time coloring a woman over sixty. As she was getting settled in my chair, she said to me, “I want to look like I feel”. That really changed me on many levels. This courageous woman wasn’t aiming to look younger than sixty nor was she targeting any societal expectations. She wanted to free the soul that had been trapped within her for centuries. I also can’t forget how she screamed after I finished the wash of electric violet and showed her the result. Her excitement was contagious. What is most satisfying about bright hair colors on old women is that I personally feel there is significantly more richness and depth to their face than younger women. Women who are under 22 with bright hair colors tend to look like a cheap copy of the older woman with the same hair color.
Over the years I have had many clients and I have noted that the reason people choose a particular hair color is often more important than their choice of a particular hair color. Some women choose seafoam colors in their hair to make their blue eyes pop. Others choose copper colors to warm their skin which is often times cool or muted. Then there are others who want raspberry pink hair just because they love it. All of these are valid reasons to choose a specific hair color.
What I am about to describe is a very bold choice of hair color that I truly admire on older women. I will be explaining what each of these colors requires and what it offers in return.
#1: Ocean-Inspired Pixie with Blended Blues and Greens
Whenever I present this photo, I receive a response. I believe this is due to their color work resembling water in nature, flowing from blue to green with no abrupt changes. The pixie cut shape keeps everything cohesive, and the layers are short enough to create real height at the crown. Hair of this thickness and straightness simply requires some texturizing paste on the top for styling. I also think this would suit a rounder face very well due to the vertical lift and cool tones. Those really slim everything down. The upkeep on a multi-tonal fantasy color like this is very real, especially if you want to keep it blended and not muddy. You would need to come back every few weeks for a refresh, but if you enjoy the salon process, this is one of the more satisfying ones to keep up with.
#2 Cropped Raspberry Pixie with Feathered Micro-Fringe
The raspberry tone chosen is so good that it’s almost as if it was made to match. When she hair was cut, this is about the shortest it could go, which is ideal as there’s just enough length to have a fringe. The soft bangs at the front are feathery, which gives softness to the face, blunt ones wouldn’t achieve that. The nice detail of leaving some silver at the temples is very nice as it provides a shadow and adds depth without needing an extra touch up: Fine hair is ideal because the cut is perfect as the razor texturizing does all the work. The vivid red will require maintenance if you want the color to stay this bright. If the hair is coarser, this will be a more difficult color, but it will look amazing if the texture is right. This is one of those haircuts that gives the impression of someone who has been to a very interesting place.
#3 Mint Teal Feathered Pixie with Soft Micro Fringe
The mint teal color is charming in person and in photos, but does fade quickly. This type of hair color is one you must know is going to fade quickly. The best hair for this color is pre-lightened hair at level 8 or 9. The silvery roots that show at the bottom are actually a good styling choice because it gives a couple weeks before needing to think about regrowth. The feathered pixie is being very quiet here and the graduated layers in the crown give extra lift. Everything is airy enough that it doesn’t need a blow dry. This looks good on women in their sixties with fine to medium hair, an oval or heart shaped face, and is very flattering. Be prepared to invest in bond repair treatment, color-depositing shampoo, and be prepared for pastel colors to not stay on porous hair without assistance, which will mean stretching your appointment times.
#4 Luminous Chartreuse Textured Pixie with Tapered Sides
Using wild colors in styling, especially chartreuse, is always a welcome choice. The cut and color work together nicely in this combo. The color does not clash with the cut, and the cut is clean and arranged so that the sides and nape are tapered, leaving enough length on top to be versatile. I also enjoy the unbleached white area at the temples for less time spent bleaching the hairline and some pretty neat contrast. The color is honest a case of direct dye because chartreuse especially fades pretty quickly and that one requires pre-lightening to a pale yellow to achieve the best results. Besides that, it looks amazing at first, but it’s necessary to use a bond builder to keep the hair from getting crispy when fresh.
#5 Short Cinnabar Textured Pixie with Soft Fringe and Crown Lift
With respect to the shade, Cinnabar is a reddish hue located between burnt orange and true red, and it is a color that, on the right person, can warm up the entire look without dipping into costume territory. This cut is on the shorter side, with perhaps only 1-2 inches through the crown and a micro-fringe wispy enough to keep it feeling feminine. One thing that stands out to me is the natural crown cowlick being leveraged as a positive here; the layered point cuts work with it as opposed to against it, which gives you lift without any effort. For fine hair, that is definitely something to celebrate. The reality of the situation is that red pigments tend to fade faster than almost anything else, and it will inevitably end up on your towels and pillowcases. A bond repair glaze + gentle root smudge at touch up appointments will help prevent that hard line of demarcation as it grows.
#6 Soft Mint Textured Pixie with Feathered Micro-Bangs
I see the logic behind this color choice, but to be honest, all I see is mint green, and for people with blue eyes, it just appears to desaturate their entire face and I think that’s not very nice. I think for a bright color, it shows very low effort. If I had to style it, it would be look like it was washed and just had a little finger tussle at the top, and that’s it. The cut does all the work. Tapered layers will give that effortless crown lift. The mint color is nice and sheer, but because it is sheer, it will disappear quickly on porous silver hair. If you have coarse texture hair, this color may Read a little flat, but it is extremely pretty and I find it stunning on mature faces.
#7 Voluminous Copper Layered Chin-Length Bob with Side-Swept Part
I find the mixture of copper hair with blue eyes and fair skin particularly appealing. It’s such a striking contrast. This chin-length bob with a deep side part looks very volumized. The softly feathered layers at the top give the most lift and structure without adding volume to the sides. The subtle roll at the nape of the neck is sculpted and elegant against the jawline. If your gray hair is porous, the copper can become quite brassy, and some toning may be necessary to avoid the orange look. Still, it’s a small price to pay for the copper color’s beauty and warmth, which is a worthwhile conversation.
#8 Textured Violet-Blue Tapered Pixie with Silver Root Peek-Through
The addition of the hidden cobalt crown layer definitely makes this color job stand out. The cut is a tapered pixie with point cut layers and razor texturizing to create a weightless feel. This is especially important for fine hair that tends to fall flat. The violet blue glaze on the pre-lightened lengths transitions to a soft silver at the root. This is both a design and practical choice as it beautifully covers regrowth. On an oval face, this is modern without too much effort which is the aim here. Pre-lightening and periodic toning are something to consider, but the silver shadow will allow you to go longer between appointments than what a hard single color application would give you.
#9 Seafoam Teal Textured Short Pixie with Feathered Fringe
I can’t help but admire the unscathed silver halo at the temples. Most people would go right up to the hairline with the bleach, but leaving some natural silver creates the softest transition and honestly makes the seafoam more sophisticated, as if it actually belongs to her face rather than sitting on top of it. The pixie is choppy and short at the ears with layered crown lift, and on fine to medium straight hair it gives this lovely breezy texture that doesn’t need heat tools. For the pastel to show up, you’ll have to pre-lighten if you are starting from a dark base, and pastels fade, that’s non-negotiable, so plan for demi-glaze refreshes. However, if your hair is naturally silver, you’re halfway there and this becomes a much simpler color process.
#10 Navy Slate Textured Pixie with Silver Root Melt
If you’re looking to experiment with more dramatic hues, navy slate is a great choice. It offers a unique touch without being too over the top. The silver root melt in the frontal fringe is a good choice because it makes regrowth look intentional. She has quite a short cut with a longer textured crown and a wispy fringe. It is a look that works especially well on fine straight hair because the pointcut layers and razoring create more of a fuller look. It gives a very flattering proportion to an oval mature face and the navy slate will bring out any blue in the eyes. However, it is true that dark fashion colours over pre-lightened hair tends to wash out in an undesirable way. So, you will require indigo glazing from time to time to maintain that navy look and avoid swamp.
#11 Soft Silver-Lavender Pixie with Feathered Side Fringe
A lovely, quiet bold silver with lavender root shadow hits just right. Lavender tones typically fall on the more vivid side of the color spectrum. So while technically this color is vivid, it strikes me more of a whisper than a shout. On a mature face, particularly with fine hair, this color looks completely natural as if she was naturally silver with a slight violet undertone. Everything is softened by the feathered side fringe falling diagonally across the forehead, and the tapered nape leaves the back nice and clean. To achieve this you would need to pre-lighten to a level 9 or 10. What separates a lovely lavender from a brassy disaster is precise toning, and in this case your colorist’s skill is the most important factor.
#12 Textured Pastel Magenta Cropped Pixie with Micro Fringe
Pastel magenta has such interesting and variable qualities; it can appear rosy pink indoors, but almost neon outside in direct sunlight, which I think adds to it’s charm. This cropped pixie cut is about as short as it gets; maybe only one or two inches at the most. There is a very soft micro-fringe and some choppy scissor texture throughout the crown. Here, a small cowlick works in her favor by giving some natural lift right where it’s wanted. A quarter-inch root smudge softens the grow-out line, which is a nice detail that saves you a trip to the hair salon. For gray hair to take magenta, some pre-lightening is necessary. For porous strands which release color faster, you will want a bond builder before lightening as well as a color-depositing product to maintain between appointments.
#13 Cranberry Feathered Pixie with Soft Micro-Fringe
Cranberry had a great fusion with red-berry hue, which compliments every skin tone. The feathered layers here accentuate the light beautifully, reflecting the multidimensional quality of the color. This cut is a razor-point cut, with the top very short, nape tapered, and micro-fringe to soften the look. The layered texture adds some crown lift, perfect for fine to medium hair, and a few silver strands add an irreplaceable depth for what you’d get with dye. Just remember, reds fade.It’s the rule. You’ll want to use deposit-only glosses between appointments to help with that. Watch the texturizing on fine hair though; there’s a thin line between airy and too wispy, and you really need a good stylist to know where that line is.
#14 Pastel Rose Chin-Length Textured Bob with Side-Swept Fringe
I mean it when I say that this pearlized rose gold color has made people stop my clients in grocery stores to ask them who did their hair. This chin-length bob works magic for your naturally wavy hair. She has great movement around her face with the framing layers, and the vertical point cutting guarantees that the ends don’t feel heavy. The root smudge grey blending is so understated that when your hair grows out, it becomes part of the look instead of something you have to battle against. It is extremely hard to articulate how this color instantly lifts skin tones, but it’s just a warm filter in real life. The pastel toners will not last, and if your hair is really coarse or really sparse this finish will be harder to achieve, but for fine to medium density waves, this is definitely one of my top finishes.
#15 Silver-Lilac Angled Bob with Soft Face-Framing Layers
I always like to work with my clients natural texture, and this A-line does just that, as well as create some volume at the nape and take away some weight at the front. The silver-lilac glaze over the natural gray is absolutely stunning! The natural gray gives a beautiful pastel appearance over the lilac which, in my opinion, takes away from the look feeling like a ‘mistake’ and makes lilac feel classy. A subtle root shadow does add some depth at the crown. The truth here is that keeping an A-line clean does take some light styling product, and cleansing the glaze does need to be done in order to remove some lilac from going flat. However, if you tend to come in consistently, this doesn’t affect your schedule too much.
#16 Chin-Length Copper Layered Bob with Face-Framing Fringe
I can always spot colorists who use multiple copper tones for their color services and there’s a narrow cool-auburn highlight at the temples here that really lifts the eye area more than a single process copper would. The chin-length bob has softer interior layers and point cut ends with a slight graduation at the nape for some crown lift and on fine to medium wavy texture it moves with a light, effortless ease. On freckled skin this warmth is especially gorgeous, it brings out all the natural warmth in the complexion. A demi-gloss and root shadow are going to be part of your routine, plus a color-deposit shampoo if you go in this direction, as red fades faster than most colors.
#17 Soft Lilac Stacked Chin-Length Bob with Side-Swept Face-Framing
The rounded shape of this stacked bob really appeals to me. The interior graduation adds height to the crown, and the longer face-framing pieces combined with a soft side swept fringe keep the look soft around the jaw. As for the silver lilac demi glaze over natural gray, it’s almost opalescent over straight fine to medium hair. This creates a seamless blend that vivid colors over dark hair do not achieve because it blends with natural gray instead of against it. This shape is also naturally complementary for oval and heart-shaped faces. It’s a lovely look with the hair’s cooperation. The drawbacks are what you’d expect with any pastel over gray hair, as it fades on porous hair. You will need pre-lightening along with demi-toner touch ups, and very coarse textures may require a smoothing service first to achieve this polish.
#18 Textured Magenta Pixie with Soft Feathered Fringe
My favourite detail from this cut is the micro-streak of ivory-rose on the right temple. It is a single highlight that breaks up the magenta and creates some brightness near the eye that a solid color wouldn’t bring. It also happens to hide regrowth in that area, which is a practical bonus. This cut is a classic short pixie with texture, point cut crown layers, and a tapered nape which is ideal for fine to medium density hair. Everything is softened by the soft feathered fringe across the forehead. You will need magenta for your pre-lightening and because it does not self-tone, regular toning is a must, but the daily styling commitment is practically nothing, which I think is a fair trade.
#19 Chin-Length Pink Layered Bob with Gray Root Melt
The gray root melt blending into the vivid pink is one of those combinations that looks like it should work but actually looks incredible in person. There’s a tiny unbleached silver streak right at the top of the part that was left, and that’s the type of placement that really highlights a great colorist versus a good one. The chin-length layered bob has interior graduation and feathered ends that creates a rounded volume and soft movement. This gives an even more flattering look to oval and heart-shaped faces. You will almost certainly have pre-lightening to a level 9 or 10, regular color-deposit toning, bond builder care, and an expected care routine. The vivid pink will fade, but the gray root melt means the grow-out is actually graceful instead of harsh.
#20 Peach-Copper Chin-Length Textured Lob with Curtain Fringe
Peach Copper is an eye-catching color, yet universally flattering. It warms the skin tone without overpowering it, and rather than fading weird like some fashion colors, it adjusts to a more natural hue. This chin-length lob with curtain bangs is cut with internal layers and has some razor texturing to keep it nice and flowy. The root smudge with some fine babylights means the grow out is addressed right from the start. There’s some slight underbends at the ends that frame the neck more so than it looks. This style will have a lot of volume on hair that’s fine to medium texture with a medium density and the fringe is ideal to soften a wider forehead. You will want a color-depositing shampoo, and some peach tones do shift warmer with time so some light toning is recommended in addition. A light styling product is suggested to hold your style without weighing it down.
#21 Pastel Lavender Chin-Length Bob with Soft Wispy Fringe
The gentle lavender tone feels calming, and I appreciate how the color changes the expression on her face. Pastel lavender is inviting, and it brightens her complexion which is cool and youthful even her without makeup. The chin-length bob with soft bangs is a timeless classic, and this shade works as a really bold statement. The ashy silver regrowth creates a natural depth at her part that is hard to achieve with dye. The medium straight fine hair in this cut requires minimal effort. The fade is faster on fine hair, but it is a pretty silver rather than brassy color. What you see is a level 9 to 10 lift with demi-permanent violet toner. It does a pretty silver instead of something brassy even as it fades.
#22 Icy Blue Textured Pixie with Micro-Bangs
This look is especially striking. The icy blue color shifts from silvery to a true blue with varying lighting. When she turns her head, it catches the light beautifully and looks elegant on a mature face with defined bone structure. The point-cut crown layers along with the feathered micro bangs create volume and fullness to fine to medium straight hair. The shape is forgiving enough to conceal some temple thinning with strategic layering. Technically, that is a pre-lightened silver base with a direct-dye blue glaze. So you’re in color-deposit upkeep territory, but the daily styling is about as low effort as it gets. It’s finger styled, and you walk out the door.
#23 Short Textured Copper Shag with Feathered Fringe and Crown Lift
If a person walks in asking for volume in their hair without wanting to put in any effort, I suggest this cut more than anything else. Finer to medium hair that has a slight wave works wonders with this look, because we’re not fighting against the waves, we’re going with them. The short layered shag is effortless with razor-point layers and wispy bangs that create an effortless appearance. If you have a cowlick in the crown, then you’re in luck because that will be considered a feature! The copper tone is great on the eyes, and the warmth is nice without being too much. The soft fringe that frames the face is perfect for an oval or heart-shaped face. You’ll need to come in for demi-gloss treatments every so often to keep the copper from getting brassy, and you’ll want a light styling cream to tame any flyaways and keep the texture defined. The cut is good on its own, the rest is just good bones.
#24 Textured Short Pixie with Warm Burgundy Layers
Burgundy is great for masking gray hair and gives the look of thicker hair as gray hair often is less voluminous at the root. This ear length pixie has a tapered nape with a feathered crown so everything is kept neatly controlled. The micro bangs are a lovely finishing touch. For fine to medium straight hair, point cut layering and light texturing add volume to the crown while keeping the hair looking clean. The perks are real: soft lift, nice framing and styling takes barely any time. The red tones trade off is always the same: they fade faster than other colors so you will need to use a color depositing shampoo to keep the red tones fresh and do regular root touch ups. This cut will require very little upkeep and the day to day simplicity of the style makes it a lovely look to have.
#25 Soft Silver Lavender Pixie with Texture Play
With this particular style, the shape and color blend together so beautifully that not one single element overpowers the rest which is a rare balance to achieve. The shorter cuts on the back and sides, with layering on the top, gives volume even to the finest of hairs. Plus, the color, which is a deeper silver with soft lavender tips, brightens the face better than a standard single-tone color job. This cut is gorgeous for heart shaped and oval faces, as it adds height in the crown, which balances a narrow chin. One of the many good cutting small magic tricks, the layers also create the illusion of thicker hair. Commitments to the salon will be required for pastel colors since they require a lot of maintenance to keep them vibrant, but in return, your at-home morning routine will be almost nothing.
#26 Rich Red Tousled Pixie with Textured Top
The style and red color looks good on your skin, also brings more modern energy and warmth to the look. If your hair is straight and lays flat like this, then you’ll want a cut like this, and the layers do all the volume work. Just a bit of texture product in top and you’re done. If your hair is even a little bit wavy, this shape will make that wavier. The red will need a little more upkeep in terms of color than a neutral one, and especially if you’re starting from a dark color base, but it is worth it for how bright and warm it is. This cut works especially well with fine to medium hair because there is enough structure within the shape to hold everything without it being too heavy.
#27 Purple Haze Whimsical Waves
The light purple shade looks great with medium-length layered hair and soft waves. The color and hair flow create a great soft look which I think is why they are so popular. It’s also good because no part looks too aggressive or harsh. The volume created with layers gives body to thinner hair and the movement created from styling helps frame the face, especially good for small faces. There is a sophistication from the soft color and the cut that is often lost with bold colors. However, this look does require some commitment. The bright purple will shift and fade, so maintaining this look will involve regular salon appointments and color deposit conditioners, along with some upkeep to keep the color from looking too shifted.
#28 Burgundy Feathered Layered Bob for Striking Contrast
Looks great on so many people, the burgundy bob with feathered layers is so much fun to do. I do this haircut a lot and love doing the burgundy along with it. The way the feathered layers give volume to the hair is so great for thinner hair, and the burgundy color is dramatic enough without the maintenance of a brighter statement color. All of the layers work well with the face framing, especially on oval and heart shaped faces. The brightness of the color will require touch ups but will give a more graceful fade than other reds and will turn to a wine color rather than orange. This will give you more time between appointments than you will expect!
#29 Rustic Copper Wavy Bob for Timeless Elegance
Copper wavy bobs are an ageless and surprising mix. It fits all decades while also providing an appearance that is modern. The mid-length is simple to keep, and the overall fullness and movement that the waves create fit different face shapes. The solid copper color is a brightener for the complexion while also subtly lifting everything else. More maintenance is needed to keep it healthy and vibrant when coming from darker shades. This is a very bold color for someone with a natural base that is medium already, a lot of people seem to overlook that.
#30 Plum-Infused Textured Tapered Crop
Plum can look different on different people — on some it can look like a berry color, on some it can look brownish, and on more mature skin, it generally seems to pick up a richness that’s a bit more grounded and not so electric. This short tapered crop features thick and textured layers to help it hold its shape and look choppy in a way that’s super playful and appealing. If you’ve been experiencing thinning hair, this type of cut will provide more fullness and volume than elongated styles. Just a bit of product on the top is really all it will take to create that styled look. Our products will help you achieve the perfect finish. Plum does fade to a warm mauve which will look super pretty and honestly stunning.
#31 Copper Glow Shoulder-Grazing Bob with Flipped Ends
The flipped ends on the bob make it more unique and interesting compared to just a standard inward curve. I enjoy the retro/fun vibe it gives off, and I think the warm copper tone really blends nicely with the complexion. I also love the length, as it’s in that sweet spot where it’s versatile and low-maintenance when it comes to styling. I like that the flips create an illusion of added volume, especially where fine/thin hair tends to fall flat and look disappointing. Although the flips won’t look polished without some styling with a round brush or flat iron, and it won’t be a wash-and-go look, it’s really not all that complicated. I like the color as it goes with a lot of different skin tones, and the overall look is a fun change from the more basic options.
#32 Sapphire-Blue Layered Shag for Dynamic Appeal
If you want to hide some gray hair and like cool tones, I recommend sapphire blue. The shag cut adds fullness and texture which makes fine hair look thicker. It’s also a great choice to soften the jawline if you have a more angular bone structure. With darker colors like this, you will have to get frequent touch-ups to keep the color looking fresh. This is even more true if your natural hair color is much lighter. The fade can also go unexpected ways. On the positive side, when the color is new and sapphire blue is done right, it looks great and gives a lot of dimension and depth in contrast to different lighting.
#33 Rich Auburn Waves with Mid-Length Layers
Auburn hair in a mid-length style is optimal in all aspects as everything works in service of the style. The layers reduce the overall weight, the curls give dimension, and the length is just right to not overwhelm the face. Thick hair will do best as the natural curls can really define in a layered approach rather than be weighed down. The rich auburn color adds warmth to the look without being overly processed. Shorter styles are much easier to manage and efficient as they dry faster and require less product. The color will soften as it fades to an unflattering softer than natural color. The color will require consistent maintenance to stay presentable but it is likely the maintenance sweetens the deal. Overall, there is a grace period built in.
#34 Sultry Plum Textured Pixie with Tousled Top
The messy crown section of this plum pixie offers a nice juxtaposition between the careful nature of the cut and the more relaxed nature of the styling. This sort of tension is what makes it interesting. The plum color is bold and vibrant, yet the color has a lot of depth and reads as sophisticated. The texturized style creates density, which works especially well for thinner hair. Due to the shorter length of the hair, the style will need very little effort during the morning routine, although it will require upkeep to the color, in order to keep the depth of plum so that it does not fade to something more muddy. It is a wonderful look because both the color and the cut complement the style.
#35 Radiant Copper Curls with Elegant Flow
Natural light intensifies the dimensional effect of each curl of your shiny copper hair. this stunning shoulder length layered look will highlight your beautiful curls. this look works great for medium-thick curly hair. The cut gives the curls the shape that they need to avoid that dreaded “triangle” shape. The rich copper color is bright and will need to be touched up regularly, but for someone who will maintain the look, it is definitely worth it. This style will also need a good curl cream and minimal touch up to achieve the desired result.
#36 Subtle Lavender Waves for Graceful Aging
What I like best about this design is that it incorporates the gray roots naturally rather than trying to cover them up. The lavender and silver color blend so well together that it’s nearly impossible to tell where the color ends and the natural color begins. That area is what makes it so classy. The soft waves will help add texture and movement to medium to thick hair without the use of too much product. It’s nice that the length of the hair is reasonable so that you won’t spend a lot of time styling it. The lavender color may require some upkeep as it will get brassy and the salons will require additional trips for maintenance if you are time and budget conscious. Overall, I believe this is one of the most sophisticated ways to add a pop of color while also embracing the natural grays.
#37 Platinum Textured Pixie with Dynamic Layers
Pixie cuts are known to be styled using a variety of color choices including bold shades like platinum. I think platinum offers a unique quality as it draws attention to the cut’s definition. I see volumetric layers as an effective means of masking the exposed thinning that longer styles can bring. As for younger looks and lifted feels? Absolutely. Platinum around the face creates a lifting and opening effect to the overall look. Underlying natural hair color can create sharp contrast and require realistic maintenance. The upside? Gray hair creates less required maintenance as time goes on. This cut also offers a level of adaptability and styling ease that keeps things feeling new and fresh compared to other styles that can feel repetitive.
#38 Sea-Inspired Teal Waves with Soft Contrast
Teal with darker roots creates a graduated effect and is softer and more subtle than a solid fashion color. On mature skin tones, the contrast is more gentle, and surprisingly, it is flattering. Medium length hair gives the best appearance to finer hair and provides a playful quality with volume and movement, while a conservative color wouldn’t achieve that. For oval and heart-shaped faces, this is ideal as the waves provide framing without overcrowding. Upkeep is a reality and you need to commit to maintenance. Teal is one of those colors that fades, and it often does so in an uneven way. For someone who enjoys the attention and the process, the joyfulness of this look makes it worthwhile.
#39 Vibrant Violet Bob with Textured Waves
I adore this chin-length violet bob. The short bob frames the color and emphasizes the face. The waves and texture add movement to naturally straight (or only a little wavy) hair, and the layers will keep hair from just sitting. Sea salt spray is fantastic because it enhances the wave texture and simplifies styling. If your hair is super straight, you’ll just need to get a little messy to achieve that tousled look, but it’s not difficult. A quick scrunch while you blow dry will do the job. The shade of violet is super fun and lively. It does need a little upkeep, but that maintenance really helps to keep the whole look energized.
#40 Sleek Sapphire Bob with Soft Silver Undertones
The sapphire bob has beautiful silver undertones that stop it from looking costume-y, and instead adds visual texture and complexity that a flat single-shade bob wouldn’t have. The cut is even all the way around, and the uniform coloring creates an illusion of increased hair thickness, which is especially beneficial for individuals with fine to medium hair density. The sleek finish on this bob means it can be worn in more professional environments. It is also a great design for anyone with an oval or heart-shaped face, as the clean bob shape provides lovely framing of the face. One of the biggest concerns with this type of bob is color maintenance. The good news is that with regular upkeep, you will experience no gaps from your salon services because the sapphire color will need ongoing touch ups to keep the color and shine at its best. Therefore, you can expect to have your color touch up appointments on a regular basis!
#41 Ruby Red Tapered Bob with Volume
Ruby red is unlike most bright reds, and offers more dimension to this tapered bob. The warmth at the crown creates a perfect balance for an array of different skin tones. It’s a short size and therefore easy to manage, although it’s likely that with some volumizing product the crown won’t go flat by the afternoon. The tapered shape creates more body for fine to medium hair. The layers at the end of the crown provide lift precisely where its required. This color means that there is an element of danger in being bold, but also an element of calm in being low-maintenance.
#42 Charcoal Grey Smooth Stacked Bob
In my opinion, it’s the collection’s most daring design, but it does have a more subtle side that I believe will appeal to a lot of people. The fade from natural black to charcoal grey is sophisticated and understated, but it does alter the vibe of the look quite a bit. The smooth, stacked layers will definitely help with styling if you have thick hair, and the versatile length that’s just above the shoulders will give you some flexibility without the hassle of having longer hair. The grey is a bit high maintenance to keep it looking fresh and intentional, but compared to brighter colors, it’s low maintenance and a fashionable way to add some color without a big change.
#43 Lavender and Magenta Textured Pixie for Artistic Flair
The mix of lavender and magenta gives a beautiful watercolor effect on a textured pixie. The way each layer captures a separate tone creates a painterly effect. The volume created by the multiple layers in the cut, along with the overall shape, is lightweight so it will require little effort to style each day. The colors are all bold but in the same color family so they won’t clash or look busy. When going for a multi-tone pastel look, some trade-offs are to be expected. You’ll have minimal styling time, but as the roots grow out and you need color touch-ups, you’ll have to make time for hair appointments. For most people, that seems like a fair exchange.
#44 Copper Spice Pixie with Soft Fringe
This name captures the color description perfectly as the shade warm and bright, earthy. It brings to mind the hues of nature rather than synthetic colors made in a lab. The soft fringe gently frames the face and draws attention to the eyes. It gives off a natural look and for hair that is less dense helps the look of the fullness subtly. This style is practical, and it demonstrates that the person has really put effort into the hairstyle. It doesn’t look like it took hours in the morning Copper hair has moderate upkeep. It is much warmer than duller, which is pretty for that in-between stage.
#45 Electric-Blue Layered Pixie with Side-Swept Bangs
If you’re as bold as the hairstyle, then the mix of electric blue and side-swept bangs may work for you. This color combination and side bangs is really striking and makes for a fun hairstyle. The hairstyle will be great for a low-maintenance routine because you will need to visit the salon regularly due to your new color. The layers will give your fine hair the appearance of more volume, and the hair will be cut to make styling quicker. Face shapes that are oval will have their features enhanced by the upward movement of the pieces. To keep the color fresh, you will need frequent salon visits to avoid a dull gray-green color. It is expensive to do, but it will certainly give you a unique look that people will remember.
#46 Fiery Copper Layered Bob with Dimensional Highlights
What makes this copper different from a standard single-process is the play of deeper red shades under the brighter copper top layers. In direct sunlight, these layers are especially noticeable. The layered cut also adds volume to fine or thinning hair, and the movement from the layers means it looks good even if you haven’t styled it. The intricate blend of colors requires more maintenance to keep everything balanced and even as it fades because the light and dark colors shift at different rates. This is my favourite dimensional work, especially for those with a fair to medium skin tone who want warmth and richness without looking flat. It truly is worth every single appointment.
#47 Silver Mint Layered Bob with Soft Waves
There is no ambiguity when it comes to Silver Mint. It is either loved or they simply do not understand. And hopefully that will change. I enjoy seeing transformations and Silver Mint looks fantastic on a softened layered bob with soft, gentle waves. It creates a light, almost ocean feel, and enhances cooler toned skin. With the right layering, movement comes from medium to fine textures, and those soft gentle waves are fantastic. The look is modern, but not trendy and will last many years to come. Of course, colour maintenance is a commitment. The cool tones have to be fresh to avoid getting brassy which is majorly damaging, however, the end result is striking, and it’s not uncommon for me to have clients get so comfortable with this look that they end up sticking with it.
#48 Aqua Blue Pixie with Tapered Undercut
The blue hue paired with pixie and tapered undercut adds definition and emphasis on the facial features and structure. This look is particularly flattering on clients with an oval or heart shaped face as the cut is designed to bring focus to the upper features. Blue tones are also seen as youthful, contemporary and energetic. In comparison to other colors, this style will require more frequent maintenance, however, as a day to day style-it requires minimal upkeep. In my experience, the effort along with the payoff visually is one of the best trades.
#49 Deep Teal Tousled Bob for Elegant Edge
A deep teal has a richness to it that will cover grey hairs well, and this shade aesthetically looks like a planned out color rather than a coverup. On a tousled bob, this will look even better as the undone look will give more of an edge to the color than a clean, polished look would. Shorter lengths are also easier to manage and are ideal for fine to medium density. The asymmetrical shape of the bob will contrast nicely with the jaw structure, and will accentuate the cheekbones. This color also gives the added benefit of looking good as it fades. Instead of muddy looking, it will be interesting and moody as it fades. Compared to some fashion colors, it means you’ll have more time between appointments. If you want a striking look that means you don’t need to spend time styling it each day, this is definitely a good option.
#50 Teal Blue Precision Bob for Mature Confidence
A wonderful example of fashion marketing is the teal bob. It is an interesting and unique piece because it uses an unconventional color combined with a classic shape. The bob draws attention and falls at the perfect spot to accentuate the jawline. It also creates the illusion of thick hair which is great for the wearer with fine hair. The color teal is not too overbearing and works fabulously with the bob. Teal hair is high commitment because it fades easily, requiring frequent touch ups and upkeep. The bob, on the other hand, will need very little styling which is great. This bob is an ideal option for anyone looking for a bold and unexpected style who doesn’t mind the color upkeep.
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