So my sister came from the salon in a trendy area a few months ago wondering what was going on in the world. There was an entire salon of unrelated women getting their hair dyed in wild colours. We discussed it at medium length and had a good laugh. Well, the joke seems to be on us. I have since noticed the interesting trend emerging in the world of beauty. What I like to call Fairy Hair.
Lilac, blue and pink locks are popping up all over my Pinterest, Instagram and Blog feeds. I even met a young lady in Clarens, SA, who is something of a local phenomenon due to her love of (and courage to wear) these unusual hair colours.
I have to admit that when that purple-grey hairdo first popped up on my screen gracing the head of extrovert, Kelly Osbourne, I was not a huge fan. Perhaps the combo of her vintage dress style and classic retro up-do's made the look a little sheep in wolf's clothing for me. I have, however, begun to like it in other styles I have seen on her since. It suits her image for sure and I didn't understand her [stylist's] vision. Clearly.
The trend is now being spotted on all sorts of celebrities, from Rock Stars and Pop Stars to models, actors, teens, emos, goths, rich housewives and internet celebs. I haven't been able to pin this trend to a specific group of people, and that intrigues me.
The decision to follow this trend is, of course, a bold one and not to be taken lightly. I am sure that the corporate environment, in general, would not approve. I do however find myself becoming a little (very) obsessed with this look. It is so whimsical and futuristic while staying feminine. Something very different, which I love.
I especially love the lavender colour. As a make-up artist I'm sure I could pull it off in the work environment, but to be frank, I don't have the courage. Perhaps a wash-out version in an ombre style would be the safest first attempt.
My grandmother was quite a rebel in her day I think, and told me a story once about how she always wanted pink hair, but nobody would do it for her. Amazing how times change. :) I have noticed that the look can project a diverse array of connotations and walks a fine line between tacky, kawaii and classy. If you do decide to give this look a bash: Choose your shade and styling wisely, find an amazing colourist and wear it with massive amounts of confidence!
Lilac, blue and pink locks are popping up all over my Pinterest, Instagram and Blog feeds. I even met a young lady in Clarens, SA, who is something of a local phenomenon due to her love of (and courage to wear) these unusual hair colours.
I have to admit that when that purple-grey hairdo first popped up on my screen gracing the head of extrovert, Kelly Osbourne, I was not a huge fan. Perhaps the combo of her vintage dress style and classic retro up-do's made the look a little sheep in wolf's clothing for me. I have, however, begun to like it in other styles I have seen on her since. It suits her image for sure and I didn't understand her [stylist's] vision. Clearly.
The trend is now being spotted on all sorts of celebrities, from Rock Stars and Pop Stars to models, actors, teens, emos, goths, rich housewives and internet celebs. I haven't been able to pin this trend to a specific group of people, and that intrigues me.
The decision to follow this trend is, of course, a bold one and not to be taken lightly. I am sure that the corporate environment, in general, would not approve. I do however find myself becoming a little (very) obsessed with this look. It is so whimsical and futuristic while staying feminine. Something very different, which I love.
My grandmother was quite a rebel in her day I think, and told me a story once about how she always wanted pink hair, but nobody would do it for her. Amazing how times change. :) I have noticed that the look can project a diverse array of connotations and walks a fine line between tacky, kawaii and classy. If you do decide to give this look a bash: Choose your shade and styling wisely, find an amazing colourist and wear it with massive amounts of confidence!
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