What does skunky hair mean?

Move over, ‘milk tea hair’, another kooky colour trend is on the rise. Introducing: ‘skunk hair’, otherwise known as two-colour hair. Not to be confused with ‘two-tone’ hair, which typically blends two harmonising hues together, two-colour or ‘skunk hair’ is all about stark contrast and standout style.

Who started the skunk hair trend?

“This hair trend is definitely inspired by Cindy Crawford’s high contrast, face-framing balayage she had in the 90s,” says Heller of this color trend, “as well as the legitimate stripes and chunks of color that a lot of the pop stars had in the early 2000s.

What does skunk hair look like?

What is “Skunk Hair”? A two toned contrasting hair color between black and platinum blonde on a single head of hair, the base is often a deep black occupying at least 50% of your hair. Made popular in the last year or so, it feels like a natural progression for the growing dual tone trend of 2019-2020.

When was skunk hair popular?

The skunk stripe is the next generation of chunky highlights, a popular hair trend pioneered by girls of the late ’90s to early noughties.

How long does skunk hair last?

As is the case anytime you color your strands, skunk dyed hair requires some upkeep. It’s best to schedule a touch-up appointment about once every six to 10 weeks to refresh your color at the roots, tone, and brighten.

How much does skunk hair cost?

Extensive skunk-striping on long hair can run more than $150 (but may cost as little as $25 for one or two stripes in short hair). Hairpieces generally fall somewhere in between. The inspiration for bright, multicolored hair can be traced to a variety of sources.

What is a pearl blonde?

Pearl blonde is an icy, Scandinavian blonde that’s as sophisticated as it is striking. Think Christina Aguilera, or Malin Akerman in Billions. It’s a little warmer than last year’s platinum or ash blondes; switching up flat greys for subtle hints of color that give it a more natural texture.

What is mushroom blonde?

Mushroom blonde is a stunning multi-tone hair color that plays with the ashy shades of light brown, dark blonde, and grey — just like the colors you’ll find on a mushroom! Most of the time, it starts with darker roots that go lighter as it descends the hair.