There are enough colors of the rainbow to go around — so when just one of them starts popping up on the heads of celebrities, influencers, and beauty lovers alike, you know it must be good. Lilac is the hue of the moment, with over 100,000 photos across Instagram showing variations ranging from lavender and dusky periwinkle to more saturated amethyst. The term "lilac hair" is also up 1,077% on Pinterest, making it one of the year’s top trends — and it’s only February.
It’s no surprise, then, that some of the biggest stars have already taken the color for a whirl in 2019. Ahead of her Pepsi commercial debut during the 2019 Super Bowl, Cardi B rocked a multi-tonal lilac pixie-cut wig that would make My Little Pony proud. Also on trend was Lady Gaga, who kicked off her Enigma Las Vegas residency concert with her hair dyed dusty mauve. Ahead, more purple styles that would 100% make Barney jealous — and will make you want to run to the hair salon.
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Prior to flashing her Pepsi-colored nails during the Superbowl, Cardi B posed on Instagram with an ash-lilac pixie that was accented with neon pink and blue streaks. "Barney could never," the rapper captioned her post.
Nicki Minaj also got the memo that the dusty purple is having a moment: The rapper wore lilac bangs with contrasting royal-purple pieces in a photo for the ‘gram.
Lady Gaga kicked off her Enigma Las Vegas residency with amethyst-colored hair made for a unicorn.
Getting in on the trend doesn’t have to mean going full-on purple. If your hair (or wig) is already platinum blonde or gray, adding a sneaky lavender tint is equally subtle and stylish.
You can also make your style stand out by adding in strategically-placed purple highlights throughout your hair.
If you’re feeling bold, try focusing a muted lilac shade at the roots of your hair and gradually making your color more vibrant toward the ends.
Going purple doesn’t always mean bleaching and processing your hair. If you’re naturally brunette (or curly), try a temporary hair dye — like L’Oréal’s Colorista — before making a permanent commitment.
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