Watermelon hair: The sweetest colour trend around
Because, why just eat the fruit when you can be the fruit?
Have you been keeping up with all of the colourful hair trends? Then you’ll have seen rose gold, blorange and even unicorn strands taking over. But just when you think you’ve seen them all, an even sweeter hue is upstaging them all: watermelon hair.
Just like the tasty summer staple itself, this fruity trend incorporates shades of pink and green that you can ombre or try all-over. Want to see? Keep on reading.
7 watermelon hair colour ideas to try
1. Watermelon ombre
This beauty has opted for pastel pink ombre and green hair, giving the #mermaidhair trend a serious run for its money. Plus, we’re loving how her hair is lightly tousled to create a laid-back beach vibe. Credit: @merpiremusic
Up next: How to get perfect beach hair for every hair length.
2. Watermelon + neon hair
We’re a sucker for anything bright and beautiful, and that includes this neon watermelon hair colour. Couple with bouncy curls to really make a mane statement. Credit: @serahdoeshairahh
Editor’s tip: Thanks to a powerhouse of hair-friendly ingredients, you can nourish your colour-treated strands and give them a glossy boost with the Dove Advanced Hair Series Colour Care Shampoo and Conditioner.
3. Watermelon roots
Are you living for the shadow roots trend as much as we are? For a fruitier take on the trend, try getting gorgeous green roots done, allowing them to fade out to pastel pink for a striking effect. Credit: @hairbykotay
4. Two-tone watermelon bob
Confidence is key when pulling off this fashion-forward bob hairstyle, which features vibrant green roots and fades into a fierce fire engine red. Just don’t forget about the matching lipstick! Credit: @pisces_r_mermaid
5. Split watermelon
The idea behind this sublime two-tone look? To vertically split the hair colours right down the middle, instead of them fading into one another.
Just imagine how chic this pastel ‘do will look in a French braid and then you’ll be as obsessed as we are… Credit: @arcticfoxhaircolor
6. Watermelon curls
So, this is what happens when you try the ever-popular watermelon trend on gorgeous natural hair. Can we please take a moment to appreciate this chic combo? Credit: @ky.monet
Next read: Ombre hair colours natural-haired beauties will want to slay.
7. Watermelon hair bow
Not sure if the watermelon life is for you? Don’t worry, we got you. All you need is a watermelon hair bow and you’ve got the retro pin-up look down. Credit: @katecreatesau
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