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We love a good moody hue to inspire our latest style choices.
So, let us introduce you to plum, a deep, yet vibrantpurple shade.
Since there are so many different undertones it looks great on every skin tone.
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For darker hair,lightening with bleach may be required.
By doing this, the plum will be brighter and more vibrant."
Keep in mind that the redder you go, the faster your color will fade.
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Maintenance level:Medium to high.
Similar shades:Burgundy, mahogany, and eggplant (for ablue undertone).
Price:The price of plum hair varies, but can be dependent on the location and stylist.
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Since it is a high maintenance color, expect to pay often for more frequent trips to the salon.
Keep scrolling for a list of our favorite plum hair color inspiration right now.
The Braided Bunch
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Thesebraidshold a combination of magenta and deep purple shades woven into them.
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We’re totally lost in Ella Purnell’s gaze and how her eyes pop with her plum hair color.
“Plum hair pairs well with many skin tones.
For fair skin, a cooler plum with blue undertones work best.
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Medium skin tones can pull off both cool and warm plum tones.
Byrdie Tip
Ombre is a gradual transition using the balayage technique.
If you are not ready to commit, you’re free to purchase clip-in extensions.
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Natural Applications
This is a color utility that we typically see on lightened hair.
Abalayage techniquemakes for a seamless look that feels intentional and perfect for fall and winter.
On darker strands, plum looks very natural, which is part of the fun with the color.
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you might fool the eye into thinking one thing and surprise people when they least expect it.
Classic Highlights
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A pop of purple against a dark base color really makeshighlightsstand out.
It takes some serious skill to weave in these tones so seamlessly, and we are here for it.
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Shiny Strands
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The shine on these plum-colored strands is next level.
But here, we see magenta roots with a subtle transition into plum ends.
Somehow, there’s nothing backwards about this alternate ombre blend.
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Limit the use of hot tools a few weeks before your color treatment.
Natural Ombre
Natural hair textures are no stranger to the plum color trend.
The beauty of coloring dreads is the lack of individual strands that require detail-oriented program.
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Just remember you’ll have to use a lightener before applying your desired shade of plum.
Here, a pop of red face-framing curls is a playfully gradual change on this natural brunette.
Here, Venus Williams sports a brightly braided mix of magenta, plum, and creamy white.
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We love the way plum is consistently subbing in for the most natural-looking tone in the bunch.
we love this ombre style that starts out with deep roots and pops to a black cherry plum color.
A classic look for thisdark plum tone.
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This particular shade has a really smooth balance of magenta-red tints and cool violet hues.
Purple Haze
Plum has a bright side, tooit’s not entirely moody and mysterious.
To keep color vibrant, Paglionico recommends IGK Legendary Shampoo and Conditioner.
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Pretty Prune
They may be derived from plums, but prunes get a bad rap.
They’re actually quite delicious, and a beautiful shade of purple.
So, don’t be afraid to ask for a deep prune color when deciding on a hue.
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Not just a shade,plum oilhas major hair hydrating benefits, especially for color-treated hair.
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