You want your hair dark, yet you want your hair light. Before now, it was strange to have a mix of both, but ombre hair has provided the best of both worlds to hair stylists and colorists everywhere. Ombre is essentially a blending of darker and lighter dyes until they seamlessly blend together. If done correctly, the color looks more natural than other dyes, and it works great for summer, fall, spring, and winter.

Ombre hair is a cute way to get the shades you want without having to risk a color not looking well with your skin tone or eye shade. From bronze to black to icy blonde, ombre hairstyle choices are ideal for transitional colors and all seasons of the year. Who wouldn’t want to try out an ombre style?

A Little Ombre DIY

Some people can’t get to a salon to get the ombre hair of their dreams. Luckily, there are several ways you can get the same beautiful ombre hair look right at home. Learning how to do ombre hair at home is not as difficult as it seems, but there are few things to do before you slather on the dye. Before you start, you need to decide whether you want traditional ombre hair, with darker roots and lighter tips, or whether you want the reverse ombre, with lighter roots and darker tips.

Next, you should choose the shades you want. Most people choose colors similar to their natural shade but in darker and lighter shades. The more subtle of a color change you make, the more natural your ombre shade will look so many people suggest choosing shades that are only two or three shades away from your natural color. If you want to go bolder, make sure the dyes match well with your skin tone and eye color. The best way to putt off an ombre hair shade is to ensure that the colors you choose blend well with your skin tone. Otherwise, it will not look natural or as cute.