Hair streaking has been all the rage lately, with celebs like Emma Roberts and Miley Cyrus rocking the look and inspiring fans everywhere to follow their lead. If you’ve ever wanted to try this trend, but you’re not sure what it looks like or how to go about doing it at home, take a look at these 8 stunning hair-streaking ideas to give you some inspiration. Whether you want to try one of these looks or create your own unique shade of hair, we have some helpful tips that can make all the difference when it comes to perfecting this trendy new style!
1) The Blur
– Hair streaking kits are a great way to try out new hair colors without committing to them.
– You can use a hair streaking kit on any length of hair or color and create the perfect look for you.
– Hair streaking kits work on any color of hair, so you don’t have to worry about having to bleach your hair first.
– The best part about using a hair streaking kit is that it’s easy enough for anyone!
– The application process is quick and easy, with an even quicker removal process.
2) The Rainbow
Tired of doing the same old routine and you want to spice up your life? Consider hair streaking, which is the process of selectively coloring your hair in different colors. The technique is trending now and it’s easy to see why: It’s versatile, fun, and can be taken anywhere you want. But with so many options out there, how do you find the right one for you?
The first thing you need to decide is what kind of streaks you want in your hair. This is a key question because it will determine what sort of lighting you’ll have to work with, what products you’ll need, and even how much time it will take. Here are some examples to consider:
If you choose something too hard or solid, such as blue streaks, then there’s a chance that they’ll appear unnatural under certain lighting conditions. If your goal is something more natural-looking, like gold streaks through blonde hair, then choose a product that allows for layering—meaning it won’t fade as quickly when exposed to light.
3) The Cloud Burst
Streaks can be a hit or miss, but if you have the right color and products, they can look absolutely stunning. Have you been considering adding some streaks to your hair? Check out these stunning hair-streaking ideas.
– The Bright Red Streak: A bold streak of bright red in your dark hair is eye-catching and exciting. It will make you feel confident and fashionable.
– The Lavender + Gold Streak: Lavender is a beautiful color for all shades of blonde, so this is a good option for those who are looking for something softer than red or pink. Gold is also a popular trend at the moment and looks great with lavender hair!
4) Brights and Neutrals
No matter what your hair color is, you can add a dash of color to it using hair streaking. Hair streaking is a technique where you apply an additional temporary color to the hair, making it look as if the streak was naturally there. This technique can be done with either permanent or temporary colors; for example, you could paint your roots with a dark brown dye and then streak purple through them for a cool effect! The best part about this trend? It’s not just for blonde-haired beauties! All hair types, from black to red to even pink-streaked locks are totally on trend right now.
5) Subtle Highlights for Darker Hair Colours
If you have dark hair and you want to highlight your locks, there is a variety of subtle highlights that can make your hair appear light, as if it has been streaked. The best way to achieve this look is by applying balayage highlights or ombre highlights.
6) Mermaid Tails
Mermaid’s hair doesn’t have to end at your waist! Waves and bends of blonde paint across the top layer of your hair can create a brilliant mermaid mane. This style is great for shorter lengths because it looks more natural than painting your entire head and can also be done in addition to highlights. For an extra pop, paint your tips green like Ariel’s!
7) Color Drainage in Redheads
Hair streaking has been a popular technique for hair coloring since the 1950s. In fact, the first time it was commercially available to the public was in 1956 with Clairol’s Nice ‘N Easy hair color kit. The process entails using a permanent dye (often blonde) to create contrast in your natural hair color by depositing more pigment where you want less and less pigment where you want more.
The most popular way of doing this is to apply some bleach or other lightening agent, wait for it to take effect, then apply your desired color over the top.
In general, redheads are not able to use this technique because their hair doesn’t have enough pigment to absorb any additional dye.
8) Reverse Ombre (Bleach-to-Dye Styles)
Ombre is a trend that has long been in vogue, but lately, it’s being flipped on its head. Using bleach to lighten hair and then dyeing the pieces back to your preferred color, is a trend that offers endless possibilities.
This look tends to be more dramatic than ombre and can be applied in any number of ways. For example, you can bleach the hair at the roots and gradually work your way down for a brightening effect or paint strands of hair with bleach to create an ombré-like gradient. The possibilities are endless!
Conclusion
At-home hair-streaking kits are a really fun way to add some edge and interest to your look. Now that you know the basics of how it’s done, be sure to consult a beauty expert at your salon before trying anything new on yourself.
Don’t forget that good communication is key in everything! If you don’t feel comfortable having anyone touch your hair without being aware of what they’re doing, always be upfront with your stylist and make sure they’re up for the task.
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