Ashly O’Neil is a master color expert out of Denver, Co at a small luxury salon focusing on a boutique experience. She lets each head of hair talk to her so she can cut and color intuitively and match hairstyles to personalities. It is her true belief that every person deserves to have the perfect bangs that they will never regret cutting.
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Having a hard time deciding what tone to dye your hair next? Consider getting a split color! Seriously, half and half hair is a revolutionary concept for adventurous women who love making heads turned. Keep reading to learn from my experience and see some fantastic split hair color ideas!
Half and half hair (or split dye) is when you divide the hair right down the middle and dye each half a different color. This can range from subtle, natural colors to bold, contrasting colors. It is the perfect way to achieve a unique look that will have everyone asking how you did it.
@brookealexandri
I had half and half hair for about a year and it’s one of those colors I miss! I took a more subtle approach and stuck with the natural tones. I received daily compliments and felt completely unique which was a true confidence booster. Moreover, day-to-day styling was so fun! Parted down the middle gave me the most contrast but I could part on one side or the other for a totally different look.
Although this hair color is most fun you might face some minor challenges. It can be hard to choose the right makeup when you have two different tones to deal with. I struggled with finding the right shade of blush or eyeshadow to complement one warm side and one cool side. It can also be difficult to find the right hair products to accommodate both sides if they are different levels of lightness. The lighter side of my hair always felt drier whereas the darker side kept its healthy state. After some trial and error, I quickly remedied any challenges and continued to love my hair!
@hairgarbage
Half and half hair is the perfect way to express yourself beyond the norm. Let’s scroll through some fabulous split dyes to get inspired and see how different colors complement each other.
Here is an example of a high contrast half and half hair. I love this because it mixes warm and cool tones to make a truly bold statement. This combination of trendy gray and yellow hair color is just one example.
@i.paint.hair
I love this classic Cruella de Vil style half and half. Both sides live on opposite sides of the spectrum creating a head turning effect that is also timeless.
@alwaysagoodhairday_tarasina
The more subtle effect of this style is hypnotizing. You could stare at this all day trying to decide which side is your favorite.
@dld_creative_hair
The balayage effect of this half and half hair is truly impressive. With this you can still have all the fun and none of the maintenance.
@tamestudioaz
With this split hair color idea, you can create a festive look by playing with your eyeshadow palette. Make-up blogger Lauren Rohrer used green and pink colors to match her half and half hair. Lovely!
@laurenrohrer
Tender yet saucy, tumblr girls love half and half hair solutions because they want to stand out from the crowd. Needless to say, such girls prefer pastel colors.
@ffigs
Warm blonde and pastel peach are two most fashionable colors of the next few seasons, so if you want to double your fashion points, split dye is definitely an option to consider.
@remiejanehair
I cut and color hair professionally, that is why I’m usually skeptical when it comes to DIY tips. Do it yourself ONLY if you’re confident in your skills and know what you do. Especially if you need to bleach your locks first. There are some good and inspiring YouTube tutorials for crafty ladies who strongly decided to split dye at home. For example, this is Crystal Lindy trying to rock silver and black colors at once:
If you’re not brave enough to split dye your hair, there are some safer alternatives such as wearing a half and half wig or using temporary hair dyes. Get creative!
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