The expression “I want something edgy,” in my experience, can mean about forty different things. Some people mean a color that maybe looks good on camera for a weekend. Others mean a complete and total shift in the way they present and carry themselves when they face their reflection. These meanings are very different, and they require very different executions.
During my time working with bolder, brighter, and more unusual colors, I’ve learned that wild behavior is not always performed by the best colorists. I had a client (tax attorney; fifties) who came in for a teal shadow root on silver hair. She looked way more natural than half the twenty-somethings I’ve used fashion colors on. It suited her, as she wasn’t putting on any kind of show; she just wanted it. That’s the thing with edgy colors – they are so much more useful and effective when there is the intention behind the decision. There are ideas below that go from the neon and near-natural spectrum, the bob range all the way down to the mid-back lengths, and range from a true commitment to just a weekend type of thing. I will tell you what is what.
#1: Neon Green Pixie with Real Texture
For this style, it is more about the color than the shape, but the shape does matter! The layers are designed to lift at the crown and then taper close through the sides, giving the whole cut architecture rather than just sitting there like a helmet of green. This actually works in your favor as the texture holds without getting heavy. I won’t pretend the color is low-maintenance, so get ready for a color-depositing shampoo and regular refreshes, but the payoff is genuinely worth it on the right person.
#2: Teal and Magenta Lob with Silver Tinsel Running Through It
With the specific intention of being photogenic, this look was designed to be eye-catching. When I think about the magenta and teal color, it’s designed to go with a solid level nine or ten lift on the base. The soft smudge at the root means you won’t be looking at a harsh line of regrowth in three weeks. The silver tinsel is a little detail that really earns its keep. It lights up differently than the other hair and adds a sparkle and dimension that you can’t get from the color. Remember this looks especially good on fine to medium hair that has some wave. It gives the look a really nice movement and a bit of bounce. The downside to this is that both of the colors fade on their own guided timelines, with the teal lasting longer than the magenta. This means you’ll be doing targeted refreshes instead of one uniform touch-up.
#3: Deep Teal with a Shadow Root on Long Curtain Layers
I think the root shadow steals the show with this color, and I think whoever did it knew it would buy you about 6 weeks without thinking about a touch up, which is super generous considering how pigmented that color is. The cut is long enough to be simple, with curtain layers and a slightly shorter nape inner layer to prevent the ends from going flat. And thick hair is going to look super glassy and thick with literally no effort. With regards to maintenance, it’s more about the fade. The teal will eventually shift to a blue-green and you’ll want to color-deposit mask once a week to keep it where you want it.
#4: Emerald Face-Framing Slices on Long Wavy Layers
I love where the hand-painted emerald and neon green slices are. They are right where the frame the face, and the dark root shadow behind them means your regrowth pattern works with the design, not against it. With thick hair of this texture, the color is revealed in different ways depending on how the waves fall which is so much better than if her hair was flat ironed. The pre lightening is going to be a lot, because for the true teal to read correctly you need to be a clean pale yellow, but the depth and movement is definitely worth it.
#5: Neon Checkerband Lob with Hidden Color Panels
I would like to emphasize that this service is extremely technical. For the checkerbanding on the front, the horizontal sections in neon green and teal with warm orange and pastel layers tucked underneath will take an insane amount of skill and precision with the foils as well as a stylist who is comfortable working with multiple direct dyes in one appointment. When this is done right, it will look spectacular! The banding will be easy to see, and the foil edges will be soft enough to avoid creating a blur when the hair moves. Also, if your hair is fine or porous, it will require more consideration, especially regarding bond builder treatments during the process and cooler toners afterward to avoid color bleeding.
#6: Magenta-to-Teal Ombre Lob with a Lavender Transition
Most vivid ombre hairstyles lack a lavender band in the center. If there was no lavender band, it would be a more obvious jump between magenta and teal, giving more of a costume look. The lavender band absorbs the harsh shift and gives the viewer somewhere to rest — this may sound minor, but you notice the difference if you compare it to the many versions without this band. The magenta root smudge is good for regrowth. When hair is straight and styled into soft waves like this, the color melt shows all the way to the bottom. The two colors used in the hairstyle are direct dye pigments and they will need refreshing. Since the ends of the hair have been through more, they will always fade more than other parts of the hair.
#7 Sunburst Yellow Face-Frame with Magenta and Lime Underneath
The curtain bangs are taking sunburst yellow to the front so that the color is seen straight on instead of just at the side when you turn your head. The magenta and lime underlights are muted and pop at the ends when the hair moves. They give that contrast in energy from walking into a meeting vs walking into a bar. The feathered layers on fine to medium hair keep it light enough that the color isn’t overwhelming. You will need toning appointments because that yellow is going to get brassy, but structural cut along with the style, is quite forgiving.
#8: Two-Tone Razored Mullet with Micro Fringe
Micro fringes create a unique look that longer bangs can’t replicate and to be honest, that’s the part that sells you or doesn’t. The razored layers and face framing slices behind the fringe in mirrored magenta and purple create a purposeful asymmetry that has so much movement while the hidden brown underpanel at the nape gives the whole thing a natural anchor. This cut requires a skilled hand with a razor and an understanding of disconnection. On fine straight hair, it reads really graphic and intentional. The color maintenance is real though as magenta and purple will bleed toward each other so wash temperatures and color placement are big factors. The disconnect grows out in a way that needs regular shaping.
#9: Canary Yellow Lob with a Teal Underlayer
This two-tone work relies on how exact the separation is, and this one is exact. The canary yellow and teal-green peekaboo layer underneath are designed to show each other when the feathered layers flip, offering a controlled pop of contrast instead of a messy mix. The gentle root smudge stops the yellow from feeling flat at the top. I would flag this for anyone wanting impact but not fully committing, the underlayer is easily concealed for more subdued looks.
#10: Neon Green and Magenta Panel Slices on Long Layers
When you make neon green and magenta alternating panels, remember that those two colors fade at different rates. Green will fade to yellow and magenta will fade to pink so in approximately four weeks, that will look different from how you started. You’ll probably want to budget for maintenance or just embrace the changes. With that being said, this is some great work. The mint green bridging streaks between the panels are great because it means they don’t look like they have hard stripes and the intentional green root shadow really ties everything together. For fine to medium hair, the center part shows the most color, which is the goal.
#11: Painted Ribbons of Teal, Copper and Amber on Long Waves
Although I don’t compliment every single artwork or every single vivid color, I believe this piece is very beautiful. The ribbon placement is all designed to look like stained glass rather than random streaks. With this type of thick, wavy hair, stunning dimension is possible and you don’t even have to lift the whole head to save so much damage. The curtain bangs finish the look well. The reality is that these colors will all fade at different paces: copper will shift the best while teal will change and amber will become more dull, so glossing appointments are part of the process.
#12 Pastel Lavender Flip Bob with a Hard Fuchsia Bang Line
The outward flips over the forehead are definitely a styling choice, but they complete the whole thing because otherwise the hidden constant cobalt peekaboo slices inside the bob would go unseen and you’d loose a lot of the points. The hard fuchsia line on the micro bang is a choice I respect, it gives the whole look a graphic quality that softer blends wouldn’t achieve. The upkeep is real. You have several semi-permanent pigments here, each with their individual fading timelines, and the flips need round brush work or a flat iron to hold them The razor texturizing is essential here as well because it keeps the shape from looking blunt and heavy. When it comes to fine to medium hair, the really The upkeep is real because of several semi-permanent pigments here, each with their individual fading timelines, and the flips needing round brush work or a flat iron to hold them.
#13: Jewel-Toned Sliced Long Waves
When I get asked what “expensive colour” looks like, I show them this. The ultra thin juel, sliced placements show up holographic in motion because bigger pieces will never create that effect. The way these slices run through thick, naturally wavy hair twist and turn, catching and releasing light, and you can never see that from the same angle twice. These appointments are long and pricey and they do demand upkeeps, particularly porus hair, as your hair will absorb the colour. If you can afford that and the wait, then yes, this is incredible work.
#14: Vivid Ribbon-Panel Blunt Bob with Twisted Crystal Clips
Because they have no layers that distract from the color placement, blunt bobs are great for graphic color placements. The color finishes create a clean edge. In this example, the vertical ribbon paneling the the purple base with the orange and neon green rails is placed just precisely enough that it reads as an intention rather than an accident, which is a fine line to walk with multiple vivid colors at this length. The slight internal thinning allows the twisted sections to lie flat when clipped, which is a worthy detail to mention because it makes the panels less bulky than they would be. For this, straight medium-density hair is ideal. The rhinestone claw clips are super cute, but if your hair is fine, go for something with lighter hardware.
#15: Prismatic Ribbon-Painted Long Waves
The delicate yellow-orange ribbons are crafted along the crest of the waves in the hair. To create the effect of glowing, she has designed it that as the hair shifts, it reflects light brilliantly. To achieve this effect, a colorist must be knowledgeable and experienced in placement of the color and the interplay of light and color. This effect will also create an illusion of more volume in the hair, which is an added benefit. It is also true that more than one session will be needed, especially if the hair has been colored previously, and the warmer tones will fade quicker than the cooler tones.
#16: Mint Root-Melt with Rainbow Ribbon Slices
Navy lowlights are a sophisticated option that can help avoid a rainbow effect and create a more cohesive appearance. These lowlights add depth to the hair and help surrounding shades appear more vivid. The mint root melt is also a very pretty option that offers a seamless blend into the warmer tones. You’ll require a Bond Repair Treatment here as the lightening is considerable. In addition, you may need to adjust your attitude towards extra hydration from an occasional treat to a part of your regular routine.
#17: Straight Blunt Lob with Vertical Rainbow Panels and a Black Frame
The unbleached black face-framing piece is smart as it creates a visual border so all the color behind it pops more, plus there’s the added benefit of it requiring NO maintenance. The rainbow panels from magenta through orange through yellow-green are the most crisp when this is flat-ironed straight, which is actually the intended styling for this cut. On wavy or curly hair, the panels would blend into each other and you’d lose the graphic quality that makes it work. The fading is uneven across hues, warm tones go first, so periodic glossing will be required to keep the rainbow reading as a rainbow.
#18: Lime Root-Shadow on Soft Waves with Lavender Panels
Lime root melt is an example of a haircut that people have to appreciate how beautiful it is. They melt it for several weeks and will begin asking if, you plan to do some upkeep or just let it fade into an ugly dark brown. When you do commit to the upkeep, the finish bright and pale blonde lengths really are that sturdy looking crown and the lavender peekaboo panels soften the look so it doesn’t feel too harsh. It will stain your pillow case, so get a dark satin pillow case and don’t say I didn’t warn you.
#19: Tangerine Curtain-Framed Layers with Seventies Flip
This makes a more personal and warmer touch as it keeps full-head neon tangerine from looking too modern-editorial. The long, graduated layers create mouth-width, which is more flattering on face shapes than most people assume. It also widens beautifully the layers graduated at the jaw. Neon orange dyes over time to salmon, which is the more forgiving grow-out than most vivid colors. The biggest investment is the initial lift, and after that maintaining something that wants to cooperate.
#20: Copper Pompadour with Razored Undercut and a Platinum Slice
The pompadour shows a lot of effort, and makes the statement that they aren’t just saying, “my hair just does this.” The undercut shaped like lightning bolts is definitely an extreme choice and there is really no middle ground. The peekaboo platinum face slice is a nice touch because it breaks up the copper and gives the eye something to focus on. Not to be rude, but copper is one of the colors that fades the fastest, so you’ll be refreshing it a lot more than you think. Plus, the platinum slice on top of that requires some pretty serious lifting and careful overlapping during touch-ups to achieve that look.
#21: Banded Copper and Blonde with a Blunt Fringe
You can see artistry in every detail. The copper, warm blonde and deep brown horizontals band geometry understands the face beyond technique. Each band of color will show with straight medium density hair and blunt bangs. There is no room for placement slops. With all of this considered, dear god! This will look incredible or awful depending mostly on the artistry and skill of the tech.
#22: Sunset Ribbons Through Curtain Bangs with Neon at the Face
The neon yellow ribbons are doing what any good money piece should do, they hit the right spot. The magenta-violet melt at the ends also helps prevent the rest of the hair from being an afterthought. There’s a thin purple root band in the fringe that gives surprising depth for something so wispy. The ribbons help keep the look fresh and dynamic since they go in and out of visibility while you wear your hair loose and wavy at this length. The amount of lightening done here is significant though. Be honest with yourself about whether you’ll actually use the products that keep this looking intentional instead of faded.
#23: Iridescent Layered Shag with a Red Peekaboo Panel
The peekaboo red on the ears is a fun surprise on the otherwise cool-toned iridescent shag and changes the whole vibe of the cut styled with the hair tucked back vs down. The shape formed by the disconnected layers and long face framing pieces is one that works with movement rather than against it. With fine to medium hair, the vertical paneling technique creates the illusion of more hair than what is actually there. I do notice that green to red color combinations tend to bleed more than others, so your stylist will have to be really intentional about placement, and you’ll have to be really careful about the water temperature when washing your hair.
#24: Neon Pink and Lime Band-Blocked Shag with a Heavy Fringe
The bands are going to move around and create an uneven effect because the horizontal bars are not going to match with the hair’s feathered layers. This is the kind of detail that shows the difference between someone who’s actually done the work and someone who’s just done boring foils over horizontal stripes and crossed their fingers. The heavy rounded fringe anchors the whole thing and gives it a slightly retro feeling that I enjoy. The shape is especially flattering and easy to style on medium density straight hair. The processing is major, full pre-lightening + accurate banding + direct dyes, and the neon pigments are going to wash out way faster than you think.
#25: Platinum Waves with a Black Peekaboo Underpanel
You don’t see an idea this simple but effective often. The black underpanel from temple to midlength creates some nice instant dimension on otherwise flat platinum, and it does so without any extra lightening because the panel is left at a natural level. On thick, wavy hair, the contrast shows through the waves so it looks like it has way more layers than it actually does. The only note I’d give is that if you ever want to take the entire head to platinum, that black panel will be a multi-session project.
#26: Ash Layered Mullet with a Disconnected Money Piece
The beauty of this cut is it looks simple, but there’s a lot of detail that has gone into it. The curtain bangs slide and blend into the longer layers, while the softer, disconnected pieces behind the ear add a focus that elevates this cut beyond just a ‘mullet.’ The ash gloss allows it to look expensive in a subtle way which I value. On fine to medium and straight hair, this silhouette provides crown lift and easy styling with a round brush. The ash tone will need to be toned to avoid looking brassy, and that lighter piece will show roots in about four weeks.
#27: Magenta Shag with Pastel Face-Framing Micro Foils
The razor texturizing creates a shape that looks modern, which is not always the case for a shag-mullet hybrid. The bright magenta body is bold enough to have visual weight, and the silvery-lilac and turquoise micro-foils in the fringe add detail without stealing the show; they are subdued enough to be noticed on second look, not first. That restraint on the fringe is what stops this from crossing into costume territory. The fade situation is pretty standard; everything will soften in about 4-6 weeks and the neons go first.
#28: Teal Cascade with Neon Lime Underpaint
This look is absolutely stunning on hair of higher texture and with waves. The look gives an illusion of depth and is easy to achieve with one solid base color of teal. Underneath, a neon lime slashes underpainting is used so that the slashes peek out with movement, rather than lay on top. The darker shadow root at the crown area creates a good gradient undertone on the whole look. Neon pigments are usually temporary and because of that the lime will fade first. So while the top teal is still good, you will have to do touch ups on the lime section.
#29: Diagonal Tiger-Stripe Mullet with Feathered Texture
The diagonal stripe method works with the natural cowlicks at the crown— so it moves with the hair, not against it. Most people wouldn’t notice this, but they would certainly feel it if it were the other way around. On fine to medium straight hair, the scarlet, copper and black makes the hair look denser and thicker! Which is one of the many underrated perks of bold patterning. The mullet shape means it can be easy to wear for a long time. However, this is a straight to wavy hair situation as really tight curls or coils would lose all the definition of the stripes.
#30: Neon Patchwork Razored Mullet with Feathered Tails
This piece is very painterly and boldly designed; this neon piece is created using a patchwork style and approximates the colors lime, orange, teal, and violet. The choice to paint blocks gives a more exciting aesthetic than the typical rainbow melt effect. Fine, low-density hair will reflect light and appear more vivid and saturated. Less hair gives greater color effect, and the ends may appear a little wispy which some may see as an imperfection, while others may find it desirable. The razored mullet shape with sculpted tails at the nape of the neck is offering something truly sculptural, and with so many direct dyes, be prepared to touch up often.
#31: Platinum Curtain-Bang Shag with Violet Balayage
The hair ends on this shag style accentuate the framing layers that help the deep violet balayage show pastel lavender over the top and something much richer underneath. The lightened crown is bright but the hair isn’t fried so this means it was lightened in a careful way and probably over a few sessions. This shape works best on medium density hair that is straight to slightly wavy and moves well without much styling. If you want to keep the hair platinum and the violet tones, purple shampoo is a must.
#32: Chunky Teal Bob with Platinum Streaks and a Dark Root Wedge
The dark root wedge at the part is functional and looks good, plus it gives you an extra couple weeks before regrowth becomes a talking point. The chunky teal and platinum is bold enough to hold up in a chin-length bob, and that is the right length for this kind of contrast because anything longer would dilute it. The curtain bangs on fine to medium hair with some natural wave soften the overall graphic quality just enough. The teal will shift towards sea-glass green with time, which I actually think is a nice second life for the color if you like the evolution.
#33: Green-to-Yellow Melt with Fiery Red Underslices
The red under-slices on one side are super fascinating to look at because they stray from the typical look for melts. The green at the roots is super deep which I love because it melts into chartreuse and lemon and gives off such a cool botanical vibe. The red peeks are also a pleasant surprise and give off a beautiful energy. On long, wavy hair with soft layering, the different color shifts will be more apparent. These neons will move on you faster than anything else in the vivid spectrum.
#34: Choppy Nape-Length Shag with a Neon Lime Pop
If you want a bright colour but want to be able to not fully commit, you can choose to have neon lime, which is only on the underlayer, and you can pin it away completely when you want to. On a choppy nape-length shag with razor-textured ends, the lime banding at the tips shows only when the top layer separates, giving you control over how much is visible. The dark root shadow on the surface layer is doing double duty as both a style choice and a practical buffer against regrowth.
#35: Electric Indigo-to-Cyan Bob with Violet Underlights
Nothing beats this graduated bob when talking about bold and vibrant colors on short hair. With this style, every inch has the maximum impact from color. The electric cyan color melt around the face and violet underlights create a depth with short hair that you don’t get with longer hair because the color concentration is more intense. This shape is super easy to style and very forgiving on fine to medium textured hair and this is great because you will want to spend your maintenance energy on the color and not the cut. If you are thinking about using any tones from the blue color family, you should prepare for some serious commitment when it comes to washing your hair because blue colors are notorious for not washing out when you want them to but does the opposite when you don’t want them to. That is the nature of blue family tones so if you want any cool water tones, be ready to commit to color depositing conditioner.
#36: Blonde-to-Turquoise Curtain Fringe with a Floating Teal Rim
I appreciate the placement strategy here. The turquoise color is painted as a face-framing panel and continues through an ear-level underlayer that connects to the flipped ends. So when the layers flip out, the color creates a floating border effect all the way around the entire shape. The feathered curtain bangs will soften the brightness at the face without blocking it, especially on straight to soft wave hair at a medium density. This gives you a lot of impact from a surprisingly small amount of color, meaning less lightening and a more low maintenance schedule than full-head vivids.
#37: Neon Chartreuse Face-Frame Against Hot Pink Waves
The combination of a hot pink body and chartreuse face frame is bold, but it is a good kind of bold. There is a logic that relates to color theory and how they push each other’s saturations more than arbitrary pairings would. The blunt micro bangs are certainly a statement, and they can be hit or miss for some people, but I think it works oval to heart shapes. It adds an editorial touch to the look. The details of a mini lemon yellow slice and what looks to be a tinted brow are the kinds of things that signal to me that this is a considered outfit rather than a last-minute throw-together, and I appreciate that. Pulling this off takes a lot of maintenance, including at least a level 10 lift, some clever porosity balancing, and a color-sealing gloss to finish everything off.
#38: Red and Black Split Waves with Layered Movement
The use of bright red and a solid black color works well as neither shade compromises for the other, they simply exist together. The cut layers enhance each color’s representation of the wave pattern, helping to create a purposeful effect rather than an accidental one, which is part of why it looks more thought out. For medium to thick hair density, it is enough to maintain the two tone split without either side looking too thin. Red is known for being one of those colors that experiences an extensive fading process, ranging from bright copper to a softer color, meaning the regrowth could end up looking nice. Although if you want the color to stay looking as bright as it is now, be prepared to apply a color depositing conditioner and to do cool rinses to your ends on wash days.
#39: Burgundy Waves with a High-Gloss Finish
Burgundy is a great color choice; it is both sophisticated and daring. The gloss, along with the color, contributes a lot because it offers an expensive aesthetic to the waves as opposed to a flat and matte look. Combined with soft texture, the layered waves provide just the right amount of movement to shift the color burgundy with warmer and cooler tones depending on the light. This hue is color-rewarding; with proper maintenance it will remain vibrant longer than most vivid hair colors. Aim for color-safe shampoo, cool water, and avoid overwashing.
#40: Textured Mid-Length Shag with Soft Dimensional Highlights
To customers seeking a new look that isn’t too big of a change, this is the cut I recommend most often. The extra texture helps create more body where fine to medium hair typically lacks it, and the highlights are placed to create more dimension without having a spotlight stealing look. They are supporting cast, not the lead, and they know it. This much texture is really flattering for round or oval faces. To keep the layers in shape, I suggest regular trims every eight weeks, but aside from that, this cut involves as little styling as possible for a layered cut.
#41: Deep Burgundy Base with Red Highlights That Actually Glow
The red accents are intended to reflect light at varying heights, creating an illusion of glowing strands. Red highlights over deep burgundy create a beautiful lit-from-within effect. This is especially stunning on thick hair with lots of color depth. If your skin has warm undertones, these colors will complement your skin unlike cooler reds. The layered cut will add more movement to the style and prevents the length from looking heavy or overly blunt. Vivid reds are stunning, but they do require regular maintenance to keep the color from fading to a dirty, muddy look. If you are willing to keep up with regular toning appointments, the effort will definitely be rewarded.
#42: Hot Pink and Tangerine Bob with Textured Movement
The texture involved in the bob design gives a carefree finishing look instead of a polished touch. With fine to medium hair, the movement creates volume effortlessly. The chin-length is great for this mixture as it brings detail to the colour impact where it is most important, in the focus area of the face. The maintenance for both shades can be a little demanding, and since pink fades faster than orange, you might find yourself doing one side more often.
#43: Copper Layers with a Natural Root Contrast
Using dark roots is not really an artistic choice, instead, it’s more of a natural occurrence. They add depth to the crown and create a gradient that prevents the copper from appearing like it’s floating. On hair of fine to medium density, at a medium length, the layers assist warm tones in reflecting light with the movement, and then combined with the healthy gloss, it produces an effect of shine. Copper will probably need touch-ups every four to five weeks to keep it this bright, but given the circumstance with the roots, the delay is quite nice.
#44: Ash Blonde Waves with Rooted Depth
Ash blonde is a color that can look inexpensive or expensive depending on the tone and upkeep. In this case it looks more on the expensive side. The deeper blonde roots seamlessly fade into the ash tones without any obvious lines. This is the result of either a balayage or a good rooted smudge. This adds light reflection and creates a multi-dimensional look all over the hair. On thick, medium length and wavy hair, this look is pure natural glamour. It needs no explanation. The ash tones may look warm over time, particularly due to heat, and sun and other exposure factors, but it is easy to keep it honest using purple toning masks every other wash.
#45: Chocolate Brown with Quiet Highlights
The best highlights should look the most natural as possible. You want people to think “Wow, she has amazing hair.” not “Oh, she got highlights.” That’s what we have going on here. The added chocolate base highlights visually warmer and more dimensional while not being loud. Along with the sleek and shiny hair, the highlights get to speak for themselves, and won’t need anything else to compliment them. I don’t say this often, but this works on pretty much any face shape and hair density. A color safe shampoo and minimal heat will keep this looking nice for weeks. If you’re in the sun a lot, extra brassiness may be a concern, but otherwise it shouldn’t be.
#46: Chestnut Waves with Caramel Depth
This color combination has been around long enough to show proven results. Caramel highlights have been woven with chestnut and fall in a natural pattern. This helps create depth that looks natural, not painted. Medium to thick hair offers enough strands for highlights to create the illusion of dimension instead of streaks. This option is fairly low maintenance. A toning appointment every few months lets you keep your boldness and the chestnut base will age nicely in between visits.
#47: Crimson Waves with Real Body
The soft wavy pattern is beneficial for this color because it breaks up the crimson into different lights and shadows rather than making it look flat. If the hair is medium to thick, there is already a lot of volume, and the color will just add to it. I think for this look, rich crimson works especially well if the wave is kept loose and imperfect. The more structured the waves, the more it leans toward the theatrical. Loose waves really help maintain a more casual look. If you want to add more dimension to the hair, I think a few hand-painted highlights would work, but honestly this looks complete. Regular touch ups are important because they prevent the crimson from fading to more of a rusty color, which is not as flattering as the initial color.
#48: Rose Gold Waves with Natural Softness
Although rose gold is not a naturally occurring color, the way it warms up your skin, catches soft light, and compliments every outfit is what makes it so special. The soft waves below shoulder length were designed to showcase the color variation from pink to gold, and the lived-in look of the natural texture takes it to the next level. This works especially well for warm and neutral skin tones. On the maintenance side, Rose gold fades to blonde very quickly, so a color-depositing conditioner is recommended if you want to keep it fresh.
#49: Long Layers with a Single Bold Blonde Accent
Thank you for holding back here. One bold blonde accent amongst dark hair is surprisingly effective because the contrast is totally working. The soft layers mean movement, which means the blonde strand will shift and capture light and the straight texture will keep it sleek and visible. This is one of the least maintenance ways to add brightness to dark hair because you are only touching up one section and with a good toner you can extend your appointment time more than you could with an all over blonde. Just keep an eye on brassiness for that one strand.
#50: Vibrant Red Blunt Cut with Maximum Shine
Dare to have the most eye-catching and bold blunt cut that has no extra distractions like highlights or layers? This bold, single color cut is an example of perfection. It’s not just a simple red color; it’s a saturated shade of crimson that is even all around. The blunt ends have the glossy finish that add a reflective quality, almost like a finished piece of art. With a cut like this, make sure to have medium to thick straight hair to really give the cut the volume it deserves. The level of maintenance is equal to the importance of the cut. It is absolutely worth the color refresh, glossing, and other maintenance appointments to keep the hair this shiny!
#51: Golden Beachy Waves with Sun-Warmed Highlights
This style is charming because it gives the impression of a lovely summer with natural golden highlights. The top layers and face framing highlights look sun-kissed, and the waves are loose and look styled, even though the look is intentionally unstyled. This looks wonderful on medium and thick hair, providing beautiful texture and movement without making the hair look bulky. It is especially flattering on oval and heart-shaped faces. When compared to the other colors in the collection, maintenance is less. This is because a gloss is required every 6-8 weeks to prevent the gold from becoming ashy. This color allows you to forget about it for a while, which is sometimes exactly what you want.
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