Trending in Beauty: Dip Dying and Brightly Coloured Hair

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday April 25, 2012

This spring, we're thinking pinks, purples, blues and oranges. Only, we're not talking about the latest fashion or nail trends. This is all about candy coloured hair! While we're totally crushing on the pastel mermaid-esque hair from afar, we're also wondering- is this trend wearable for the average chick?

From Runway...

(images via flare.com, van-de-fashion.blogspot.ca, racked.com)

For the past few seasons, brightly dyed hair has been all over the runway. Thakoon (top left) and Issey Miyake (middle) showed a pastel pink and purples painted on thickly. While Prada (bottom left) and Peter Som took a more subtle approach fading brown and blonde into an orange.

To Celebs!

(images via usmagazine.com, kate-book.com, nymag.com)

Celebrities like Kate Bosworth and Katy Perry have jumped on the coloured hair bandwagon. Katy is currently sporting a full head of a violet hue while Kate Bosworth opts for a bold blue dip dyed look. Supermodel Charlotte Free (bottom right) has even built a career on her trademark magenta hair.

(left) Sultra Solid Extensions (C$22.00), (right) Color Fiend Black Blue Turquoise Tri Tipped Hair Extension 2 pack (US$6.00)

We've actually done our own experimenting with dip dying hair by using Kevin.Murphy Color.Bug to chalk our hair. Hair chalking (p.s. check out this video on DIY hair chalking) can add a burst of colour to any hair colour. However, it isn't permanent and will wash out in your next shampoo. If you're interested in spicing up your hair with some colour, we suggest investigating some clip-in coloured hair extensions. They'll be easy to put in, remove and you can change up your colour daily!

So, what do you think of this candy coloured hair trend? Is this something you would try or have you tried it?

(additional images via weheartit.com)

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23 Comments

	on May 29, 2012 Karilu 275 said: I already tried it. Pink ends. They looked awsome! I really felt confident with my hair like that!
	on May 03, 2012 Steffikah 9,295 said: Currently sporting "shocking blue" and "electric lizard" from the Manic Panic line. Not so much "pastel" or "candy coloured", but it's faded now so they aren't as in your face. I love it! It's only a few streaks here and there and I think anyone can pull it off.
	on April 30, 2012 staceb 1,174 said: Cute for the younger crowd.
	on April 30, 2012 LisaDrew 2,288 said: I'm pretty adventurous, but I have to admit I'm not a big fan of the candy colored hair. On my nails, yes, on my hair, not so much.
	on April 30, 2012 Marie1234 4,232 said: I don't know. To me it's hard to be taking seriously with those colors in your hair. (I guess it's not very office friendly!)
	on April 30, 2012 Henrys 815 said: I like the look on others but I would not try it.
	on April 28, 2012 GeraldineL 901 said: I think it's kinda fun. I wouldn't want it to be permanent though, just something to try.
	on April 28, 2012 so_adorkable_ 2,602 said: i used to dye my hair every colour. i did yellow with orange, pinks, reds, blue. And i was "weird"
	on April 26, 2012 alexandra dlc 1,236 said: I love the orange on blond....
	on April 26, 2012 Tynk 2,219 said: This is so cool! I think it's just a matter of making sure you have the right colour to go with your natural colour (if not doing whole head) and complexion. The coloured hair extensions are pretty awesome! I hated having to re visit the salon to get my colour touched up every few weeks. This will help change that.