But let’s back up for a second. What exactly is ombré hair color? “Ombré is a French word that means ’to shade.’ When referencing hair color, it means to create a gradient from dark to light,” explains Shanna Hushaw, elite colorist and field education leader for the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands. “Ombré colors can work for any hair length and texture because they can be totally customized and either bold or natural.” The other nice thing? While some maintenance may be required depending on the colors you pick, the grow out is typically much less noticeable. Typically, the darker the color is at the root and the lighter it is on the ends will make for a softer line of demarcation as it grows out, adays Lorena M. Valdes, a colorist at Chicago’s Maxine Salon. Here are five examples of gorgeous ombré hair colors, from subdued and natural to bold and dramatic.
