While ombre is conquering the world, there is a special type of this hair coloring technique that’s often overlooked. Reverse ombre hair color is a wonderful way to breathe new life into your old hairstyle. It’s an unexpected approach that will definitely make you stand out of the crowd while turning your hair into something really special.

Since reverse ombre is not as popular as regular ombre or balayage, they look even more impressive. A reverse ombre entails coloring the top part of your hair with a light shade and leaving the bottom part dark. The disadvantage of this technique is the roots that will soon become visible on the light top part. Reverse ombre require frequent touch-ups.

Reverse Ombre Hair Color Ideas

Since frequent touch-ups are a must for the reverse ombre hair colors, you can experiment with completely wild shades. While regular blonde and brown mixes are popular, you can go further to try something purplish or pinkish.

Since the reverse ombre is a statement all on its own, adding some wild colors into the mix can really create an impressive picture. Don’t stop at a simple reverse ombre, ask your hairstylist to recommend something extraordinary.

1. Red to Black Reverse Ombre Hair

An electric red peeks through on long dark reverse ombre hair. Red is the perfect punch of edgy color for women who feel fierce and bold in their look.

2. Reverse Gray Ombre Hair Color

Reverse ombre is for older women too! Try it with your natural grey root tone and blend it with black to show the world you’re happy to embrace style at any age!

3. Light Red Reverse Ombre

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On this long hairstyle, light red fades to brunette for a truly unique pairing. If your skin is naturally light or pale, this is a combination that will actually look very natural.