Silver purple hair is a mixture of the two colors that produce a cool smoky pastel or metallic version of lavender and grey. This new edgy hair trend is unusual yet flattering on every skin tone. You have to choose one that will make your look Instagram and Pinterest-worthy! Whether you go soft and subtle or striking and daring, the key to owning this unicorn hairstyle is always keeping your mane healthy and moisturized.
Matching these two shades with your skin tone is also one very important thing to take note of. Cool ashy tones flatter cool skin complexions as well, while vibrant shades of purple complement warm skin tones best.
Purples fade quickly, so you might need to set salon appointments frequently and use color-safe products. If you’re ready for this commitment, I suggest you check out our collection of only the prettiest silver purple hair inspiration this year!
#1: Short Silver Purple Hair
You’ll love this smokey texture effect from the grey tips on medium pixies. Haircuts like this look cool with magical unnatural colors like this gray and purple hair!
#2: Blonde with Silver Purple Hair
For ladies who don’t wanna go all out with vivid color, this is a cute purple hair idea to test the waters. The periwinkle streaks also give contrast to your lighter natural hair shade.
#3: Icy Opal Balayage
Get more creative with an enchanting blend of vivid colors like this gray-purple hair. The babylights and those to die for beach waves all contribute to the magic of this mermaid hairstyle.
#4: Light Silver Purple
This delicate pastel ombre of purple grey hair is challenging to maintain. But it could be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made!
#5: Purple to Silver Ombre
The seamless blend on this long straight hair is definite perfection. A contrasting blend like this is great if you want something other than a solid ‘do all over.
#6: Pastel Silver Lavender
Purple is great to work with because it leaves even the most stubborn warm-toned Asian hair with an ashy and cool blonde once it fades out. The best part about this look was that it’s super low maintenance and subtle enough that she can wear it to work. For those working in a professional setting, having the ends of your long hair colored can always be concealed with a few French pins and a high bun.
#7: Violet and Steel
For hairstyling, my style can get me out the door in 10 min or less. With this cut, it’s that easy.. take a wand/ curling iron and pick sections to curl. Not every single piece of hair is curled. That gives it a more “messy look,” which is what everyone is looking for right now.
#8: Grey to Silver Purple Ombre
This grey-purple hair would be considered a “vivid ombré” or “balayaged vivids.” This look is becoming increasingly popular among guests who have thought about alternative “fantasy” hair colors but aren’t married to the idea. I love that this guest chose a lavender tone at her ends because she is already blonde. As the color faded, it toned her blonde like a violet toner or purple shampoo would.
#9: Midnight Purple Silver
This silver and purple hair is very popular right now. It’s a slightly angled bob with textured medium/short-length layers! I love adding a beach wave curl to this length because it shows off all the texture and colors in the hair! I use a 1″ 1/4 curling iron to achieve these waves.
#10: Purple Hair with Silver Highlights
This look is a purple, pink, and silver color melt. The greatest thing about it is the shine because most people automatically equate these types of colors with damaging lightening services, and this particular client has been seeing me consistently for lightening services followed by vivid color overlays for over a year. You can see how healthy and happy her hair is because we only use the best products and the most up-to-date technology and education.
#11: Lilac and Platinum Balayage
I describe this look as icy blonde hair with a purple balayage. The coolest thing about it is if it’s straight or curly – like in the picture – it still looks great. Everywhere your hair moves, you get a pop of color. It’s a wonderful look for people who are scared to try a color all over their hair and want a little color. This way, they get the color they want in just a few places. As for the haircut, anything with texture will do, so you can see the color popping through. Add a little layering in your hair to see the color more when straight.
#12: Silver Hair with Purple Highlights
The grey and purple hair is a cross between bright violet and sterling smoke. The best thing about this color is the multi-contrast of violet hues. I used 3 different techniques to help create a perfect blend, including slicing angles around the head, color melting, and a color overlay at the bowl to lock it in.
#13: Silver to Purple Reverse Ombre
The best part about doing this look would be blending the colors. It’s always so satisfying to see when the color blends seamlessly into each other while painting it with your brush. Blending the color itself or blowing it out was my favorite part. It’s always gratifying to see your work pan out exactly as you and your client pictured it while blowing it out and watching the colors come together as it dries.
#14: Light Purple and Silver Balayage
This is the perfect light purple and silver balayage for someone daring and bold! This cut and style are chic and capture the wandering eye. These curls are super easy for the everyday woman to achieve. All you need is 10 minutes, a wand iron, some hairspray, and a large comb!
Related: Best silver balayage ideas.
#15: Pastel Silver and Purple
This look is “purple steel,” a fun combination of silver and purple. My favorite thing about this look is how the color fades from the darker purple to the lighter silver. It’s also a pastel color that looks straight and can look great when curled.
#16: Silver Purple with Dark Roots
This look of metallic lavender babylights+balayage is a very trendy modern hair color. It has been a popular demand! The greatest thing about this color is that it’s magical because it changes colors in different lighting. It looks more lavender under yellow lighting or the sun. On the other hand, it looks more like a bluish silver under cooler lighting.
#17: Silvery Amethyst Balayage
I lifted my client to a level 10 platinum blonde. I toned her to achieve silver tips, where she was a level 12. I used a semi-purple deposit to achieve the purple shadow. My client changes the fun color to whatever she feels after 4-6 weeks when it fades out. We grew out her undercut into this cut bob. I love using a texture spray for looks like this. Make sure your client has a good bond-building system at home.
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