Suitable for both long and short hairstyles, the oil slick gives greater emphasis to curls and a shiny, opal iridescence to shorter locks.

12. Magenta

Due to its adaptability with all types of hair color, magenta highlights are a staple when it comes to peekaboo coloring. Contrasting with dark hair it provides a punky aftershock.

Blended with red hair with a gradation in tone it gives a rich, vibrant warmth. Magenta really comes into its own on fair hair, graduated magenta highlights creating what one Tumblr reader described as ‘Business on top, party down below.’

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13. Lavender

Until very recently naturally occurring greys were something that needed to be eradicated as swiftly as possible. Now, thankfully, a new trend has emerged on the high street with younger women displaying beautifully conditioned silver locks and women of a certain age, instead of rushing to conceal their greys, embracing them with multi-tonal silvery highlights.

But why stop there? Why not further enhance your color with some lavender peekaboo highlights. A stunning effect on layered curly hair as well as straight, lavender peekaboo coloring gives youth and emphasis to what was once seen as old and aged.

14. Grey

Grey, no longer being a hair color no-no, its potential is also being demonstrated with black hair being given the peekaboo treatment with the addition of grey highlights. Suitable for all styles, grey is a color that particularly suits long layered or curly hair, each curl gave a shimmering emphasis. An addition of ombre creating a touch of warmth.

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15. Blonde on Red

Redheads are blessed in that no other natural color is able to generate such natural warmth. The addition of multi-tonal red highlights further enhancing this warmth until it becomes a fiery red. But why stick to the safety of what you know. Why not punctuate the beauty of this natural color with a wave of peekaboo blonde?