Whether you’re a natural blonde orbrunetteor havekinky coilsor fine strands, there’s a purple hue for you.
You may want to take a look at similar shades likedark purple hairorblue highlightsto explore your options.
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The same goes for darker purple shades such as deep violet and plum on brunette and black hair.
Half-Up Half-Down Braids
Highlights look especially good in braids.
Weave through strands of purple in a darker brunette shade as picture here.
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We love how Jaguar opted for a middle part and ahalf-up half-downhairstyle.
Purple Waves
Enhance yourwavy hairby adding purple highlights.
The result is a gorgeous mermaid look that fits any occasion.
Vanilla Lavender
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Pairing vibrant purple with blonde hair can create quite the contrast.
For a lavender-vanilla latte look like this one, your colorist will add in slices of a lavender dye.
Paired with a metallicpurple lip, you’ve officially owned the room.
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“This color requires deposit onlyI suggest pairing it with natural levels of dark brown.”
Purple Haze
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When you pick the perfect purple, you’ll know it.
Purple and Gray Highlights
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Thinking of ways to get creative?
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Try an unexpected ombre, like this violet-to-gray layered shag.
Colorist Aja masterfully used jam-hued dye on the roots, then applied asmoky grayon the mid-shaft and ends.
“Id suggest this on short to medium hair to maintain a healthy look.”
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It’s also a good idea to verify your colorist picks a tone that’s complementary.
“These colors look best on a light to dark brown base that’s cool,” notes Tabloff.
Dipped Eggplant
Looking to take thedip-dyed hairtrend one step further?
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To show off the glossiness of your eggplant ends, throw in some glamorous curls.
Sleek Ombre
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Take your everyday straightened ‘do up a notch with a vibrant purpleombre.
Dark Purple
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This beautiful purple balayage onlylookseffortless.
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The result is a perfectly blended, multidimensional swash of berry hues.
Purple and White Braided Ponytail
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Mix up your regular box braids with unexpected hues.
We love the dark-to-light gradient happening here with different shades of lavender,white, and pastel purple.
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Faded Waves
Purple hair requires regular maintenance so that keep its initial bright hue.
Deep Magenta
Is it pink?
Throw on an emerald smoky eye like Kerry Washington, and you’re red carpet ready.
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According to Schaudt, this will look the most dramatic on straight to slightly wavy hair.
you’re free to also go bold with saturated, vibrant tips such as these gorgeous mauve ones.
This look is perfect for anyone with long strands or those who want to experimentdyeing hair extensions.
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“The amount of shine youll get when pairing this hue with black will be gorgeous.”
Color-melting is great if you’re low-maintenance since it still looks soft and natural even when it grows out.
Fewer touch-ups mean fewer problems.
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Its super light so very temporary.
Style the color in waves for a similar look.
Muted Purple
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Add some flair to your averagebeach waveswith subtle streaks.
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Were obsessed with the way the hue pairs perfectly with both the highlights and lowlights in her do.
Duo Chromatic
Want to try purple but with a little something extra?
Opt for a touch of purple added with pink in a maxi braided look, as seen here.
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Tousled Hair
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Put a spin on your naturally low-maintenance, wavy hair with subtle streaks.
The bob here has super-subtle streaks ofplumthey complement the curled, angled cut perfectly.
Note how the piecey layers of the cuta tousled, wavy hairstyleadd dimension to the look.
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Dip-dye your tips or get subtle lowlights to get an understated styleespecially if you have naturally dark brown hair.
But when the result is as gorgeous, cohesive, and tonal as this, its worth the wait.
This chiclow buninstantly stands out with a touch of color near the temples.
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Neon Purple
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Feel like taking a beauty risk?
Just ensure you have the right color-protecting shampoo and conditioner, so your color doesnt lose its pigment.
Lilac Babylights
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Not ready to go full-on with purple highlights?
Try these subtle, pastel lilac babylights.
“The key to achieving this look is the lightened pieces must be the lightest blonde.”
Multidimensional Braid
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you might do anything with a solid base color.
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Case in point: this natural brunette opted for both blondeandpurple highlights.
It gives her straight hair (and sleek braid) a rich, dimensional look.
All-over neon can be a little intimidating, so you could ease into it with adventurous streaks instead.
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Byrdie Tip
Tabloff says to avoid using your expensive, light-colored towels and sheets because purple hues may transfer.
Lavender Blonde
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Upgrade a classicdirty blondewith a combo of lavender and platinum highlights.
Long layers and beach-wave styling bring out the multidimensional mix of colors.
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“This is perfect for someone looking for a subtle pop of purple,” Schaudt says.
Wavy Lob
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Well always give two thumbs up to perfectly tousledlong bobs.
And we love the look of rich, saturated purple mixed with a warm dirty blonde.
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The subtle-wave styling is a great addition.
Try anombrecoloring technique, which include sprogressively lighter shades the longer the hair gets.
Straight Streaks
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If youre already rocking (or growing out!)
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bangs, consider experimenting with a purple balayage like this one.
“It must be deposited on white hair, so it appears slightly translucent.”
Smoky Lavender
If a purple smoky eye were a hair color, this would be it.
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Let your stylist know you’d like a variation of purple-leaning grays and blondes.
Two-Tone Purple
Violet and blue-violet come together in this voluminous bob.
While reverse ombre can be done on any length, longer hair tends to give a fuller effect.
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This pop of purple underneath layers of blonde is eye-catching and offers the perfect picture-ready moment.
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