Rainbow roots is the coolest hair colour trend from Insta!

Somewhere over the rainbow...  

Rainbow roots in your hair? Yes, it seems that Instagram simply can’t get enough of rainbow-inspired hair colours! And with bold colour lovers opting for hue options like hidden rainbow hair, and the Lisa Frank-inspired patterned undercut, it was only a matter of time before the look got a fresh new twist.

So, just when you thought you’d seen it all, Instagram gifted us with the hair joy that is rainbow roots. To discover just what this latest hair colour craze is all about, simply keep scroll on, and prepare to be amazed!

Rainbow roots: Instagram’s cool new hair trend

woman with blonde hair getting rainbow roots applied to her hair
The rainbow roots dyeing process. Credit: Instagram.com/iamelizabethgeovanni

Have you ever had your roots retouched at the hair salon? Then the good news is, you’re already well versed with the rainbow roots dyeing process!

Your hair stylist will typically free-hand paint your chosen hues onto the roots of your hair, so that your radiant rainbow colours proudly shine through! Credit@iamelizabethgeovanni

woman with wavy brown hair and rainbow roots
Taste the rainbow (roots)! Credit: Instagram.com/manes_n_mugs

The end result? A stunning array of bright hair hues, that look as though you’re growing a rainbow right out of your mane!

But what’s so great about this look, is that it’s actually quite versatile – you can work your rainbow roots on your favourite parting, or even try popping in some colour to a blunt fringeKaty Perry, eat your heart out!  Credit: @manes_n_mugs

woman with platinum blonde hair and bangs with rainbow roots
Retouch your roots with bold colours! Credit: Instagram.com/modernsalon

And if you’re natural-coloured roots are starting to peek through, don’t fret: because it’s also a great way to add charm to your periodic root touch-ups. So, whether you’re just starting to go grey, or simply need your current hair hue to be filled in, anyone can join in on the fun! Credit@modernsalon

Editor’s tip: To keep your rainbow roots looking vibrant, don’t forget to use a shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for coloured hair, like the Dove Colour Care Shampoo and Conditioner.

 

 

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