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Mane Changer: 5 Ways to Wear Trendy Lavender Gray Hair Color

Try this trendy hair color at home.
October 26, 2022

 

The purple hair craze isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and pretty lavender gray strands are the current shade of choice. There’s just something about this soft purple hue that’s so magical, and it’s customizable to complement every skin tone, and for each season of the year. If you’re looking into trying a lavender hair color, keep reading because we’re sharing four ways to give lavender gray hair a try.


1. Lavender Gray with Natural Roots

Why we love it: A rooted lavender hair color may be just what you need to take the plunge if Love the idea of lavender hair but aren’t sure if you’re cut out for the upkeep . The low maintenance option allows your natural hair color to transition to a lavender shade, increasing the time between necessary touch-ups.


Get the look: Use the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Hair Makeup Temporary 1-Day Hair Color Spray in Pastel Lavender to spray the color on the ends of your hair, leaving your roots untouched. To use, shake the can then spray the color onto hair.  Wait a few minutes for the color to dry completely, then spray more on to build up the color, or move on to styling your strands.
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2. Lavender Gray Balayage

Why we love it: Balayage hair also works with lavender gray hair, and while we suggest a gray to lavender look, one of the best parts about this hair color idea is that you can put the colors in whatever order you desire.


Get the look: On your roots and top third of your hair, use the L’Oréal Paris Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Hair Color in Silver, but note if you’re not starting with a light hair color then use a bleach like the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Bleach to create a lighter base for the silver. On the bottom and ends of your hair, use the L’Oréal Paris Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Hair Color in Dusty Maeve. To avoid a harsh line of separation, make sure the purple dye meets where the gray dye is.
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3. Lavender Gray Highlights 

Why we love it: Another great way to try lavender gray hair without opting for an all-over color while adding dimension to your mane is with highlights. There are plenty of ways to customize the look, and it can work on any base color.


Get the look: For a temporary, DIY color, grab the strands that you want to color and use the  L’Oréal Paris Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Hair Color in Dusty Maeve to give yourself soft purple highlights that’ll wash out in just a few shampoos.
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4. Bright Purple and Lavender Gray Layers

Why we love it: Bright purple and lavender gray pair well together, and this striking layered style will add a multidimensional look to your strands. 


Get the look: Separate your hair horizontally into a top and bottom half, and use a hair clip or claw to tuck the top half away. Apply the L’Oréal Paris Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Hair Color in Dusty Maeve on the bottom half of your hair according to the instructions on the box, then use the same method on the top half of your hair with the L’Oréal Paris Feria Midnight Bold Multi-Faceted Permanent Hair Color in Violet Eclipse.
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5. Lavender Gray Ombré with Pink

Why we love it: Ombré is always a great hair moment so naturally we had to add lavender ombré to this list. You can mix different shades of lavender for a monochromatic gradient or go from lavender to a bold berry hue if you want. 


Get the look: Apply the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Purple on your roots and mid lengths, and the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Metallic Pink to your ends.
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NextMane Changer: 5 Ways to Add Rich, Oxblood Hair Color to Your Look

Edited by: Témi Adebowale, Photo Credit: Kearneys Color & Hair Design, IG/@kearneys.sneek, Design: Sarah Duvivier

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