If you haven’t heard of denim hair yet, you’re going to soon. No, it doesn’t involve wearing pants on your head, but rather dying your hair to a shade of faded denim blue jeans. If you want to get in on this huge spring trend and be the envy of your friends and coworkers, here’s all you need to know.
What Is Denim Hair?
This shade is, as mentioned, very subtle, so you need more than just blue hair dye. Instead, you’ll likely blend hues like gray, pale blue, and sometimes even light green for a varied color. If you are a true blue lover, you can feel free to make your tresses look like your favorite dark pair of jeans. That’s part of what’s so fun about this trend, it’s pretty customizable.
Is Denim Hair DIY?
Yes, denim hair is absolutely DIY. However, if you’re not familiar with dying your hair fantasy colors, it may be best to go to a hairdresser who can give you a good denim blue base. You can then add more colors or different shades if you prefer.
How Do You Get the Best Results?
Color shows up best on platinum blonde locks. If your hair isn’t already blonde and you want to try the denim look, it’s best to get it bleached first. If your hair is any shade of light blonde, you’ll still probably get pretty good results. However, pastels don’t really show up on brunette hair.
How Do You Maintain Denim Hair?
Fantasy hair colors require more maintenance than hues like chocolate brown or dirty blonde. Obviously, the more you wash your hair, the more likely your color is going to fade faster. With this style, a bit of fading may not look bad, but be careful not to lose all the blue and green you painstakingly added to your hair.
To keep the color luminous, there are plenty of haircare brands that sell semi-permanent shampoos or glosses. These can be used weekly (or more, depending on the product) and restore shine and color to your hair.