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How to Match and Layer Fashion Forward Hair Color

Clients everywhere are inspired by the rainbow hair trend, but may not want to look like a full-out unicorn. Find out how to create the perfect compromise.

May 30, 2018
How to Match and Layer Fashion Forward Hair Color
How to Match and Layer Fashion Forward Hair Color
How to Match and Layer Fashion Forward Hair Color

To complement the strong, choppy bang and texture in the hair cut created by stylist Richard Mannah, Reid worked with blue and green to create a strong marbled effect that really embraces multi-dimensional color.

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Dimensional color is the biggest evolution in hair color this year. Clients everywhere are inspired by the rainbow hair trend, BUT at the same time they don’t want to look like a unicorn. So, the question is: How do we keep fast fashion sophisticated, stylish, but fun?

COLOR.ME Design and Education Director Kate Reid recommends layering colors that are very close in tone and depth, like black, blue and green. Or, try layering blonde hair with apricot and coral or ashy hair with silver and violet. "It's important to make sure all the colors are working in harmony but keep the palette refined," she says. 

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Check out the latest COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY collection by Reid. 

Hair Color: Kate Reid
Hair Cut and Styling: Richard Mannah
Photography: David Mannah
Makeup: Melanie Burnicle

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