Oil slick hair is a worthy option for your next hair transformation.
Characterized by ultra-fine babylights, this hair trend resembles the shifting shades of an oil spill.
To find out more about this buzz-worthy color, we tapped experts Marcus Francis and Lorena M. Valdes.
@therainbowhairartist
You should ask for your colorist for jewel colors highlighted in your hair, suggests Francis.
Maintenance level:Moderate.
However, since its created with a foil or balayage technique, grow-out will be subtle.
@manicpanicpro
Goes great with:Dark hair.
The shadows the dark hair creates to help the added color make for richness in the hair.
Focus on burgundy, emerald, deep purple, royal blue," Francis says.
@makemeova
“Ask to alternate the colors between foils to help create an abalone-like blend of colors.
As you’ll notice here, the request will look especially stunning on those with ultra-long locks.
’60s-Inspired
This ’60s-inspired color palette has us dreaming of peace, love, and groovy hair days.
@hairbyskylarbunch
Valdes’s advice for pulling off this color?
“Wear it with confidencemoisturize andoil your hairfrequently to maintain the shine to showcase it at its best.”
Autumnal Waves
@cosmogirl.life
Oil slick hair doesn’t have to be a full rainbow.
@cosmogirl.life
“Smoky Storm Cloud Rainbow”
Gray-haired babescan get in on the rainbow fun, too.
The cool gray shade helps the rainbow colors to really pop.
Byrdie Tip
Ask forpeekaboo highlightsif you want to be able to cover up your colorful highlights as needed.
*@katanananana_*
With this coloring technique, the highlights are hidden under the top layer of hair.
This modern cut with the oil slick hair color makes for a cool and updated style.
Curly Interstellar
This oil slick rendition gives us all the icy, witchy vibes.
@beautiby_mari
This style proves extending them from roots to ends can look equally as magical.
“Always use aheat protectantwhen styling,” Valdes emphasizes.
Galaxy Pixie
Gotshort hair?
@mediumhairstyles
you could still rock oil slick strands.
Gem Stone Ombre
Theombre hair trendjust got a whole lot more colorful.
Ombre is a hair coloring technique in which the color gradually goes from dark to light.
@meg_didmyhair
For the oil slick trend, this look goes from a purple to a cool blue-green shade.
Wavy Mid-Length
@mediumhairstyles
Hoping for a brighter, bolder take on the trend?
Go beyond basic oil slickbabylightsand ask your stylist for a neon, jewel-toned balayage from roots to ends.
Gemstone Balayage
There’s no denying that black hair looks lovely with a hint of gemstone-inspired highlights.
Mother-of-Pearl
This oil slick hair color idea is so well blended that it almost looks holographic.
And, while we’re swooning, let’s touch on how well this color trend pairs with gemstoneaccessories.
Curly Rainbow
Curls really bring out the gorgeous hues of the oil slick hair color trend.
Better Naturedhas a few products to really help maximize the life of your color. "
Messy Bun
Looking to add some pizzazz to yourmessy bun?
This style is the epitome of it-girl cool with its effortless vibe and color swirl.
While full rainbows are undeniably gorgeous, so are singled-out cool tones, as is the case here.
Super Sleek
Malibu Dusk
If you like beach sunsets (honestly, who doesn’t?
), then why not use them as inspiration for your hair color?
With oil slick hair, the possibilities are endless.
“The only part I would do at home would be the direct dye software.”
Oil slick hair will last anywhere between six to eight weeks.
