By Zoe Weiner, Allure
Move over, unicorn hair — there's a new rainbow style in town, and it (thankfully) has nothing to do with mythical creatures.
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hair is the latest hypnotic hair trend to hit the internet, and it's a
pastel party on your head. It involves alternating rainbow-colored
flecks of dye to create a mesmerizing optical illusion you won't be able
to look away from. The color is more faded than other rainbow styles,
so is perfect for anyone who is looking to brighten up their look but
doesn't want to commit to an in-your-face version of the ROYGBIV
spectrum. It's the sort of style that will have people stopping you on
the street to ask, "How did you do that?!"
As Cosmopolitan.com reports, the style was created by Australian salon Blondes of Melbourne — the same salon that brought you rainbow roots.
Salon owner Karen Lewis said she called the look "confetti hair"
because "it's soft, pretty, happy, and it imparts little spots of pure
joy on the hair like confetti!" Sounds party perfect.For anyone
interested in getting the look at home, Lewis shared exactly what sort
of magic goes into creating the trend.
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The look works best with light or
bleached-blond hair, and requires painting strands with alternating
shades of color that allow small strips of your natural hair to peek
through. "You can work with any color palette," Lewis told Cosmopolitan.com, "but go for candy-colored pastels for a more subtle effect or bright fashion colors for a bolder look."Let
the dye sit for 20 minutes, then wash it out with cold water. Keep in
mind that color fades with every wash, so if you want a more subtle
look, continue to wash until you've reached your desired level of
rainbow realness.
Talk about bringing your hair to an entirely new, trippy dimension.
More hair trends:
- It Only Takes 20 Minutes to Create #RainbowHair
- Rainbow Hair Carving Is the Crazy-Cool New Trend Blowing Up Instagram
- Geode Hair Is the Beauty Trend You Need to Try This Season
