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You'll turn just as many heads by incorporating several shades of one color into your hairstyle.
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Channel your inner Storm from X-Men with white hot tresses.
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You'll leave everyone green with envy when you flaunt vibrant jumbo twists.
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Before your next salon appointment, consider working some blue hair into your protective style.
5 of 35 @joyvivre/instagram
Update your go-to protective style by incorporating a vibrant hue, like purple.
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With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get adventurous with your hair. We love how vibrant grey looks against beautiful, brown skin.
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These dark and stormy shaded twists are getting us excited for the winter season.
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Dark roots and light strands are our favorite combination. We can't take our eyes off these bold jumbo braids!
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If you're not ready to take the full rainbow plunge, dye just a couple of your strands a different color.
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Will fall in full formation, we're excited to see more beauties embrace rich, chestnut tones.
11 of 35 @keishadesvignes/instagram
No matter the shade you choose to flaunt, a cute accessory will only add to the slay.
12 of 35 @sharonjoroge/instagram
Milkmaid braids are way more fun with a pop of color.
13 of 35 @chocolateabby/instagram
Who says you always have to go brighter to stand out? Oftentimes, a deeper shade packs more punch.
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Set your beauty on fire with a head full of radiant red faux locs.
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Take your standard braids up a notch with this beautiful shade of purple.
16 of 35 @niamarie.me/instagram
Rainbow colored tresses are for the bold and confident.
17 of 35 @anistee/instagram
Beautiful brown cornrows are the perfect compliment to all of your fall outfits.
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These multi-colored braids will make a statement whereever you go.
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We're mesmorized by these locs styled into adorable buns. Fabulous!
20 of 35 @tasselfairy/instagram
Don't forget to make sure your makeup is just as vibrant as whatever protective style you choose to wear.
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Keep warm with bubblegum-tinted tresses styled into a high ponytail.
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Burgundy hues should be on your hair wishlist for fall.
23 of 35 @sandralambeck/instagram
If you're going for Old Hollywood glamour, stick with a simple protective style that still turns heads.
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Whether they're styled into a half-up, half-down style or otherwise, a cool color will take it to the next level.
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We love seeing brassy, burnt orange protective styles this time of year. Simply gorgeous!
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Are you bold enough to rock white hot braids?
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These twists dipped in aqua hues are a beauty risk worth taking.
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This high braided ponytail has just the right amount of grey; fresh and fabulous!
29 of 35 @africancreature/instagram
The volume has been turned all the way up for this purple afro. We're obsessed!
30 of 35 @olaj_arel/instagram
This beauty is making a case for blue hair during a seaside vacay.
31 of 35 @nadjahnicole/instagram
If your protective style includes shaved sides, don't be afraid to spruce it up with braids.
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Vampy lipstick and blonde hair go together like peanut butter and jelly.
33 of 35 @shaurenza/instagram
These brown braids are bomb beyond belief. (Say that three times fast.)
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This protective style has everything we love: texture, volume and bold color.
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Faux locs are perfect for fall; especially when you incorporate a little color.
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