The rainbow hair trend isn’t going anywhere. It’s constantly changing and adapting – mainly because it’s endlessly adaptable. No matter what the length, color, or texture of your hair is, there’s a way for you to rock different hair colors in one look. It doesn’t even matter which hues you like more, there are styles and palettes that will complement your eye color, your skin tone, your wardrobe – you name it! So what will it be? Will you DIY some mermaid hair or head to the salon for an old-school ROY G BIV fun hairstyle? Here, there are 20 fun ideas to fuel your imagination! Rainbow hair became a popular trend in the early to mid-2010s, propelled by social media influencers, celebrities, and a growing acceptance of diverse identities. It symbolized self-expression, empowerment, and celebration of individuality, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities. The trend gained momentum through creative hair dyeing techniques showcased on platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, inspiring people to experiment by coloring their hair with dyes of the colors of the rainbow. It’s fascinating to see how the concept of rainbow hair has evolved beyond the traditional rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet). Today, it includes a wide range of shades, embracing the full spectrum of color. To qualify as ‘rainbow hair,’ it typically incorporates at least four different shades, whether they’re pastel or bright, as long as they fall within the colorful spectrum. This shift highlights the versatility and creativity of modern hair coloring techniques, as demonstrated below.
1. Romantic Pastels
Rainbow hair color doesn’t have to be eye-popping and super bright at all! If you’re a fairy princess, you might want to opt for these charming pastels including the three major rainbow shades. Pastel rainbow is definitely a trend to stay!
2. Hidden Rainbow Hair Color
We love how this lady wears her vibrant rainbow hair color: her rainbow shades are hidden under her natural dark hair color, but it takes seconds to turn her look into something out of this world. An excellent idea for women who want to combine their natural color with a rainbow.
3. Vivid Balayage
Let’s challenge the outdated ‘office-approved’ aesthetics and celebrate individuality in professional settings. If you are in, you can steal this amazing idea for your next trip to your hairstylist. Keep your natural color up top, so you can easily twist the base rainbow strands into a bun for an office style.
4. Dreamy Purple with Highlights
We adore this unbelievable pastel purple with rainbow highlights. Smooth color transition and texture do a perfect job in creating this cool look, making this short colored hair an ultimate attention-grabber.
5. The Most Daring Rainbow Look
What can be more daring than an ultra-short crop? A small neon rainbow on it! Bright colors are what you need if you want to elevate your short crop. This tiny rainbow mohawk hits differently, without any doubt.
6. Rainbow Pixie
This girl has chosen orange, yellow and pastel brown for her rainbow hair look. If you love this tropical bird color scheme, make this rainbow hair color idea yours and bring it to your next salon visit.
7. Rainbow Hair with Bangs
If Alice had a hairstylist in Wonderland, she would definitely go for this look. The choice of rainbow hair shades is very creative: strawberry red, magenta and dusty blue combined together create a breathtaking combination.
8. Bold Yellow & Red Balayage
Here’s another idea of a hidden rainbow hair color. However, this time it combines just two shades. Vibrant red and yellow hit the spot if you’re looking for something to turn heads.
9. Neon Rainbow Look
This lady decided to go bright and chose eye-popping neon shades for her rainbow style. Yellow, green, orange, and pink – these juicy bright colors are fun and eye-catching. A perfect choice for a shoulder-length inverted bob, indeed.
10. Rainbow Ombre
This fairy prefers to wear all the colors of the rainbow in one go, and they’re absolutely right. We love how multicolored streaks complement the purple base. And yes, take note that loose messy waves are a great way to make this rainbow hair color even more spectacular.
