Amazing and New Ombre Hair Color Ideas
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that ombre hair has been one of the hottest hair color trends in recent years! Ombre has remained a lasting trend because there are so many different ways to wear it and it is surprisingly low maintenance when compared to the dramatic visual statement it usually makes. So what exactly is ombre? Many people subscribe to different definitions, but ombre can be generally described as a hair coloring trend that focuses on combining different hair color shades with an intentionally obvious change in color from root to end. While certain styles are incredibly dramatic, even subtle looks contain an obvious transition between shades along the length of the hairstyle. Ombre is a fantastic style for girls who don’t want to worry about touching up their roots frequently since the point of the coloring trend is to have an obvious shift in hair color. The awesome part is that as your hair grows out, you will be able to enjoy a stylish new look without needing to go to the salon! To help you consider your options, we have compiled this list of our favorite subtle and dramatic ombre hair color ideas as worn by both celebrities and girls like you. We hope you enjoy these ideas and find something inspiring to try out for yourself!
1Medium length brown hair with blonde ombre
Lily Aldridge is well known for her incredibly stylish ombre hair. With her super dark roots, Lily’s bright blonde strands create a stunning contrast that looks both edgy and sophisticated. This particular ombre look is relatively subtle unlike some ombre looks which strive to emphasize a drastic line between contrasting hair colors. In order to ease the transition between her dark brown hair and her blonde hair, Lily added a few subtle highlights in the front of her hair.
2Long dark brown hair with chestnut ombre extensions
3Chestnut hair with dark blonde ombre
Hilary Duff’s ombre look is definitely on the natural looking side of this trend, but her chestnut hair transitions stylishly into her darker blonde ends. This is a great color combination for girls who want to try out the ombre trend, but who aren’t comfortable with making a dramatic statement!
4Medium length hair with dark chestnut roots and blonde ombre
Drew Barrymore’s dramatic ombre hair color flatters her coloring and perfectly compliments her edgy personal style. She has a few inches of very dark chestnut brown roots which transition into a bright honey blonde. This color combo looks super gorgeous with big soft waves like Drew is wearing!
5Long dark brown hair with bangs and blonde ombre
6Short dark brown hair with blunt bangs and dramatic blonde ombre
This fabulous ombre look is a great way to add even more flavor to an already stylish and edgy blunt bang haircut. Although many ombre styles subtly integrate transitional shades to blend the two contrasting colors, this example shows how amazing ombre can look when you intentionally juxtapose two contrasting shades abruptly.
7Short dark brown chop with wispy blonde ombre
Katharine McPhee’s edgy chop is a great example of an ombre look that is beautifully subtle and edgy at the same time. She has very dark brown hair until the bottom tips where many pieces of her hair become blonde. Only the top layer of Katharien’s tips are blonde which helps create a piecey and edgy look.
8Shoulder length medium brown hair with subtle blonde ombre
Alexa Chung has always nailed the short tousled hairstyle so it is no surprise that she manages to pull off a fantastic ombre look as well. At first glance, Alex’as hair does not necessarily appear to be partaking in the ombre trend, but if you take the time to compare her roots with her ends, it is clear that she is rockign two very different shades. Alexa is a great hair icon for girls who want to look gorgeous while maintaining a very low-maintenance vibe!
9Banged bob with red and blonde ombre
10Long black hair with brown ombre extensions
Ashley Simpson’s super long ombre extensiosn create a distinctly bohemian vibe that works amazingly well with her personal style. Even though the bottoms of her ombre extensions are a medium brown, her roots are so dark that the ends look almost blonde! Super long ombre extensions look amazing and work beautifully well with braids like Ashley’s.
11Long ash brown hair with blonde ombre
This gorgeous look is a sophisticated and glamorous way to wear the ombre trend. The ash brown roots are understated and blend gorgeously with the soft honey shade. Although you can straighten your hair with this color combo, you have to admit it looks unbelievably gorgeous with soft touseled waves!
12Long ash blonde with platinum blonde ombre extensions
13Long hair with very dark roots and honey blonde ombre
14Long dark blonde ombre extensions
15Short strawberry blonde bob with platinum ombre
Laura Bingle’s haircut is so flattering and draws all the attention to her gorgeous facial features. Although this cut would look amazing with a single allover color, Laura looks super stylish with her blonde ombre. Her strawberry blonde roots complement her skin tone and the platinum tips emphasize her glowing tan!
16Medium length dark ash blonde with light ash blonde ombre
17Short hair with reverse ombre
18Long red and blonde ombre extensions
19Long red and pink ombre extensions
20Long brown with pink ombre
21Long hair with platinum blonde and pastel pink ombre
22Long black hair with blue ombre extensions
Black and blue is a stunning combination, but it is an unusual pairing of colors for hair so you may get some interesting looks if you choose to rock this blue ombre style. If you are interested in wearing a bright color only for a temporary amount of time, it is probably a good idea to consider adding extensions to your natural hair with the color you want. It can be near impossible to return your hair to its natural color after dying it a color like blue since you typically must bleach your hair in order to allow such a bright color to hold.
23Long silver hair with icy blue ombre extensions
Silver hair is super on trend right now so any ombre incorporating silver is sure to get you a lot of admiring glances. Even though silver is typically thought of as an “old lady” color, it is actually a surprisingly flattering shade on young people and it looks super stylish. Although this ombre style clearly looks great with long extensions, you can look at the area near the model’s shoulders to see how fabulous this ombre look would be if worn as a short haircut!
24Shoulder length reverse ombre with lilac and darker purple
25Medium length wavy hair with brown roots and bright purple ombre
26Short choppy brown hair with pastel green ombre
Kylie Jenner has been experimenting a lot with her personal style recently, and this funky green ombre look is definitely one of her more successful efforts. The green ombre is edgy, but Kylie keeps it on the very ends of her hair which makes it look effortlessly stylish rather than overwhelming.
27Short bob with blonde and pink reverse ombre
Typically, ombre looks that incorporate bright colors tend to have the funky color on the bottom, but Katy Perry decided to switch it up! Katy looks beautiful with her reverse ombre pink and blonde look and she shows that having pink hair doesn’t mean you can’t also look sophisticated and elegant!
28Long dark purple and silver ombre
29Silvery blonde ombre
30Brown hair with rainbow ombre
If you’ve ever worried that other girls at the party might be wearing a similiar hairstyle as you and steal your thunder, this look is the ultimate way to alway be the girl whose hair everyone is talking about! This rainbow ombre look is simply awesome and we definitely recommend wearing loose waves if you choose to try this look out!
There are so many amazing ombre styles you can choose from! Whether you’re looking for something subtle or something shocking, there is definitely an awesome ombre look for you. Ombre is all about having fun with your hair color so don’t be afraid to try out a new look!