Underlayer Hair Color
The underlayer hair color is a clever twist on the color block trend that adds depth and intrigue to your colored locks. This technique involves applying vibrant colors beneath the top layers of your hair, creating a captivating peek-a-boo effect. Here are some examples to save to your Pinterest board!
18. Sunny Side Up
If you like wearing your long locks in a ponytail or a stylish updo, then this creative underlay color block is definitely for you! Even simple hair clips will do the trick showing the vivid colors of your new hairstyle.
19. Lavender Dreams
Want to add a new color to your silky smooth black mane? Soft shades of purple, like lavender, heather, or iris, will do an amazing job adding depth and dimension to your locks.
20. Emo Hair 2.0
For all those missing the naughties with their distinctive emo hair, we offer this fresh reimagined rendition of the iconic style. Your colorist will need to light several tresses and then apply a chosen color for the highest impact.
21. Starry Galaxy
Calling all star gazers and romantics! How about recreating a whole galaxy on your locks? Take a page from this Malibu-based colorist and add purple and blue underlay color blocks for a smashing effect!
Dip Dye
Dip dyeing involves blending complementary colors to create a striking boundary between your natural shade and the dyed tips, resulting in a playful and artistic effect that’s impossible to ignore. By introducing bold color combinations to the ends of your hair, you’ll achieve a captivating look that’s all about contrasts.
22. Playfully Blonde
Upgrade your blonde hair with stylish color blocking in the softest buttery blonde! The coloring process “is actually quite challenging,” hair artist Maggie Phan says. It requires a lot of skill, so be sure to find a hairstylist who specializes in this specific technique.
23. Sunshine Reggae
Dip dying usually requires clean lines, so you’d better get a fresh chop to keep your new hair color crisp and your hair healthy. We love how this bright yellow lightens up a classic bob!
24. Ocean Waves
“I just love the mix of a natural blended blonde disrupted by a hard-line watercolor dip dye,” says Kara Williams, the genius behind this soft dreamy look full of seaside vibes.
25. Tropical Paradise
This Calgary-based colorist created a true tropical paradise on her client’s smooth blonde locks. With turquoise and midnight blue, this hairstyle is giving us all the vacation vibes!
As you delve into the world of color-blocking hair, you’re not just transforming your locks – you’re embracing a dynamic fusion of creativity and expression. With techniques like split dye, chunky money pieces, diffusion technique, and underlayer color, your hair becomes a canvas for your individual style.
