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Home • Hair

The Color Guard

Rainbow hair is the trend that keeps on ticking. Bold hues like cherry red, blue, purple and green have been showing up on celeb manes for about two years now, but recently the look has taken a chic turn. Less clowny and costumey, more classic and pretty. Check out some of our favorite looks.
By Crystal G. Martin · Updated October 27, 2020
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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys embraces the punk theme of this year’s Met Gala with bright red, side-swept bangs. 

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Jordin Sparks

Sparks goes for a mermaid-y look with blue extensions.

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Kandi Burruss

A layer of natural-toned hair underneath Kandi’s bright red locks softens her look.

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Nicole Richie

Richie’s white mane is lightly tinted with blue—the pompadour styling highlights the unique dye job.

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Willow Smith

A blend of dark brown roots and pastels make Willow’s hair seem ethereal yet edgy.

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Zoe Kravitz

The actress pulls her purple locks into a low chignon—the result is a look that’s classic-meets-cool.

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Christina Milian

A center part and waves look pretty done in burgundy.

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08
Lil’ Mama

The TLC biopic actress nails the rainbow trend in her seafoam green and blue bob.

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Chanel Iman

The model opted for a touch of pink on just the ends of her hair—a very wearable way to rock the rainbow trend.

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