23 Cool Ideas to Try a Purple Balayage Today
Purple balayage is a hair coloring method that adds gentle, hand-painted purple highlights. It gives your hair a bright, unique look, great for women who want to stand out!
Start by researching and choosing a stylist who specializes in bright colors. Meet with them, listen to their advice, and keep an open mind.
Hair artist Lauren Eliana from Cranston, RI, recommends being patient throughout the process.
“Creating colors like this involves many chemical steps. It often requires several sessions, depending on your current hair color,” Eliana says.
Bright hair colors need more care than natural-looking balayage. Always follow the aftercare tips your stylist gave you.
Eliana recommends visiting the salon every six weeks to touch up the purple color. Then, return every 12 weeks or more to update the balayage.
Or, you can pick a brighter purple color and watch it slowly fade over time.
Here are some more maintenance tips shared by Eliana:
(1) Use very cold water to wash your hair. Warm or hot water can quickly make the color fade.
(2) Keep styling tools below 315 degrees to avoid damage.
(3) Stay away from salt water, chlorine, and too much sunlight.
Eliana suggests using shampoos from the Aluram Daily and Oligo lines. They are light, add moisture, and keep color-treated hair healthy.
Be bold and choose a bright color. These stunning purple balayage styles will motivate you to explore a fresh look.
#1: Melted Violet Balayage
Violet shades look amazing on long, dark hair when they fade from deep to light. Violet is a color with many shades, so you have lots of options. Ask your hair colorist to mix her favorite indigo shade into a softer, richer lilac.
#2: Purple on Purple-Toned Hair
This purple-on-purple hair looks stunning! To help your color last longer and stay vibrant, try washing your hair with cold water only. Cold water keeps your hair shiny and helps maintain its rich color for a longer time.
#3: Dark Purple Roots with Purple Balayage Hair
Violet purple is a very popular bright color. Dark purple roots blended with a purple balayage show off this trendy look. Picture a cool, icy shade of violet. It’s a fresh and beautiful take on the purple hair trend.
#4: Tone on Tone Purple Balayage
If you want to add bright color to your hair, try a tone-on-tone purple balayage. This method mixes different purple shades for a rich, layered look. You can choose from deep plum to soft lavender. These purple tones look best on light to medium hair colors. A good colorist can pick shades that match your skin tone and natural hair color, whether you have warm or cool undertones.
#5: Midnight Purple Balayage Ombre
Feel like royalty with a midnight purple balayage ombre. This rich Tyrian purple shade stays stunning, even as it gently fades.
#6: Face-Framing Purple Balayage
Want to add some brightness and depth to your hair? Try a face-framing purple balayage. This method involves painting purple highlights on certain parts of your hair. The purple blends smoothly with your natural color. It creates a beautiful frame around your face. Purple balayage suits many skin tones, but it looks best on medium to deep skin. The purple adds warmth and glow. If your skin is fair, avoid dark purple shades. Instead, pick a lighter purple for a gentle, soft effect.
#7: Purple and Silver Highlights with Black Roots
Enhance your purple hair by mixing in purple-silver highlights with dark roots. This blend of silver, gray, and purple creates a multi-toned balayage that gives your hair more depth and dimension.
#8: Purple Highlights on Light Brown Hair
If you’re thinking about updating your light brown hair, ask your stylist about purple highlights. Adding purple balayage to light brown hair creates a bright, multi-toned look. To keep your color fresh between salon visits, use a lavender Viral depositing shampoo.
#9: Short-Dimensional Purple Balayage Hair
Short, layered purple balayage hair is a fun way to express your style. To keep the color bright, use a sulfate-free shampoo. Washing your hair less often will also help the color stay longer.
#10: Dark Purple Highlights on Balayage Hair
Dark purple highlights make balayaged hair look even richer. Add deep purple to your dark hair for a bold but soft purple balayage style.
#11: Smoky Purple Highlights on Ash Brown Hair
If you have medium ash or dark hair, try adding smoky purple highlights. Purple balayage on dark brown hair suits everyone who wears it with confidence. The smoky purple shade flatters all skin tones. Once you try purple hair, you might never want to change back!
#12: Vivid Purple Tones on Blonde Hair
If you want to switch up your blonde hair without a big change, try bright purple shades. Purple balayage on blonde fades fast, making it a great short-term option. I prefer using upward brush strokes to blend the vivid color smoothly for a soft, melted look.
#13: Pastel Purple Highlights on Brunette Hair
Add some fun to your brunette hair with pastel purple highlights. A soft lavender shade looks great with an ash-brown base. Your stylist can tease and foil small sections in a V shape. This creates a lovely pastel purple balayage on brown hair.
#14: Faded Lavender Highlights with Dark Roots
Try adding faded lavender highlights with dark roots for a fun look. Keeping your natural roots lowers upkeep and makes growing out softer. To get a pretty cool purple, you need to lighten your hair to a lighter blonde. Lavender balayage is a great way to try bold colors and do something different.
#15: Bright Plum Purple Hair
Plum purple hair can make your hair look bright and lively. Warm violet shades catch the light and create a shiny, glossy look. If you want a cooler violet color, your stylist can mix in some blue. They will add blue slowly until they get the perfect shade.
#16: Midnight Purple Balayage Hair Color
If you have brunette hair with balayage highlights, try adding dark purple balayage. This is great for anyone who wants a bold look that is easy to maintain. The natural roots add depth and help the color grow out smoothly. The perfect shade of violet depends on your skin tone, but it always fades nicely.
#17: Dimensional Deep Purple Tones
Go for a purple balayage on black hair with deep purple shades to get a bold, multi-dimensional look. I suggest blending dark and light violet tones for a smooth gradient effect. To highlight your stunning purple balayage black hair, use the Ion adjustable triple barrel waver to add waves and texture.
#18: Purple Ombre Foilayage
If you want a hair color that is easy to care for, a purple ombré is a great choice. A violet ombré works well with cool skin tones and needs less upkeep than coloring all your hair. Keeping your natural roots helps new growth blend in, so you won’t need touch-ups often. Since violet shades can fade, regular toning will help keep your color bright and fresh.
#19: Purplish Blue Balayage Highlights
If you have dark hair and want a great fashion color, consider purple-blue balayage. Mixing purple and blue balayage works well on dark hair because you don’t need to lighten it to a very pale blonde. Even if you only lighten your hair to a dark blonde, you can still get lovely shades of blue and purple balayage. Adding purple balayage to black hair is a smart way to get this style without the high maintenance of highlights.
#20: Ash Purple Balayage Hair
If you want something different from blonde balayage, try this ash-purple balayage. The freehand painting adds soft, natural-looking depth. The purple highlights blend beautifully with the base color!
#21: Dark Violet Highlights on Black Hair
If you have black hair and want a fresh look, consider adding dark violet highlights. Ask your stylist to use foilyage or foil balayage. This method lifts dark hair better than regular hair painting, making the purple stand out. For extra shine, I suggest glazing your hair when it’s dry.
#22: Dark Hair with Vibrant Purple Balayage
Explore a fresh look for your dark hair with bright purple balayage. This balayage uses purple shades that blend smoothly without harsh lines. When mixed well with your natural hair, even bold colors need less upkeep. Purple works well on dark hair and adds depth and shine. Bring a photo to your stylist to help plan your new color.
#23: Dusty Magenta Purple Hair
Try the latest style with dark magenta purple hair. Adding a light purple balayage creates a pretty mermaid hair look. First, lighten your hair to a medium or light blonde. Then, tone it to get a soft ash-purple shade.