Are you one of those people who has a Pinterest board full of brilliant hair color ideas, but never really tried any of them because they might look too bright or draw attention? Or are you constantly in awe of those people who can wear bold hair colors in public? Want to do the same thing but still not sure you have the guts?
Try one of these subtle hair color ideas that will surely satisfy your desire for a new look without it being too loud and flashy!
1. Peek-A-Boo Hair
Dyeing only the bottom layer of your hair not only gives you the solution you need for your hair color desires, but it also saves you from hair damage if you leave the top part alone. It’s also easy to do on your own, but make sure you’ve done enough research before dyeing your hair on your own, and try to limit your hair dye to things like this that don’t require no salon-level skills to work with.
It’s also a wonderful idea to do this before you fully dive into a full head of the color you want, so you can see if it suits you or not.
On occasions when a bright hair color will not be acceptable, you can wear your hair in a low bun to hide the color.
2. Subtle Balayage
Meaning “to sweep” in French, balayage is a freestyle dye technique where your hair is highlighted for a natural, sun-kissed look with the fades that set it apart. The sweep in the image above is a subtle, partial sweep. It is a milder form of the technique where the dye is painted on only part of the hair.
A balayage, in general, is known to be very low maintenance, requiring minimal touch-ups. Simple, soft and beautiful, these highlights will look great through your locks.
3. Only one sequence
Dyeing just one strand of your hair will give you a beautiful pop of color that will light up your face!
To make it look more blended with the rest of your hair and avoid a chunky look, you can dye the section just below the top layer of your hair, so it will show through and appear seamless with the rest of your hair. hair.
For a change, try several colors on a single strand!
4. Oil Slick Hair
This is for all the dark haired girls out there!
Oil slicked hair is a really great idea if you want a multi-colored look without it looking too flashy. It takes a bit of fading to bring out the colors, but it’s totally worth it because of how beautiful it is. It wouldn’t be too noticeable in a low-light environment, but once exposed to sunlight or bright light, the colors will subtly cascade through your hair.
This one is worth trying!
5. (For Naturally Black Hair) Brown Hair No Bleach
For those of you with very dark hair who are disappointed that most coloring processes require bleach, don’t worry!
It is possible to lighten your hair color several shades without using bleach, resulting in a beautiful brown color. The way it works is simple: when blonde hair dye (NOT lightener/bleach, there is a difference) is applied directly to black hair, it will lift a small amount of pigment from the hair, creating a color lighter than the natural hair. It will not turn blonde because your hair is not pre-lightened beforehand.
If you don’t want full color, you can use the same process but make it an ombre, balayage, or highlights.
6. Colorful Roots
Popularized by singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, colored roots are a unique and unusual way to add color to your hair.
You can go for a smooth transition blend or go for a bright contrast with a clear line between your dyed roots and the rest of your hair.
7. Tinted bangs
Remember the TikTok E-Girls of 2019 rocking this dye and popularizing it all over the internet?
Being a self-proclaimed e-girl myself, I highly recommend this style because it’s subtle, easy to maintain, on-trend, and has great face-framing ability. You can easily achieve this look at home as long as you are careful and have read about the safety of using bleach and dye.
8. Babylights
This one may require a professional due to its complexity, but for a little tint of color that smudges through your hair without looking too thick, babylights are worth considering.
This is a more subtle version of the highlights, suitable for people who prefer a lighter dye application that is as well balanced as the highlights.
9. Dip-dye
If you were a teenager between 2012 and 2014 and were particularly invested in the Tumblr girl scene, you knew this.
Dip-dyed hair is known for its clear, contrasting hairline, making the ends of your hair look like they’ve been “dipped” in the dye. Can we bring this back in 2021?
10. Half and Half Ombré
Harley Quinn’s iconic hair!
Two contrasting colors on the lower half on either side of your head are perfect when you need a funky and fresh look that’s unusual and different from a traditional ombré.
Which of these subtle hair color ideas is your favorite? Try it for yourself and add some color to your life.
