16 stunning ways to get a purple balayage

Purple balayage is a highlighting technique that creates soft, painted purple streaks on your hair. It is meant to show a unique vibrancy, perfect for bolder women!

First things first, do your research and find a stylist who knows about vibrant color. Consult with them and be open-minded.

Cranston, RI, hair artist Lauren Eliana suggests being patient with the journey.

“To create such colors requires a lot of chemistry and lengthy steps. Multiple sessions may be required depending on your existing canvas,” explains Eliana.

Vibrant colors require more maintenance than sun-kissed balayage. So be sure to follow your stylist’s aftercare recommendations.

“Return to the salon every six weeks to touch up the purple, and then every 12+ weeks to touch up the balayage,” suggests Eliana.

Otherwise, you can choose a bolder shade of purple to enjoy the fading process.

And these are more care tips from Eliana:

(1) Wash hair in very cold water. Warm or hot water will instantly fade the color.

(2) Styling tools should not be hotter than 315 degrees.

(3) Avoid salt water, chlorine and too much sun exposure.

Eliana recommends shampoos from the Aluram Daily and Oligo lines. These are lightweight, moisturizing and healthy for colored hair.

Take a leap and opt for vibrant colors. These pictures of bright purple balayage ideas will inspire you to try something new.

#1: Melted purple balayage

The perfect complement to longer, darker hair is purple tones that melt from dark to light. Violet is a spectral color. It has many monochromatic shades that make the possibilities endless. Ask your hair colorist to blend their favorite shade of indigo into a lighter, richer lilac.

#2: Purple highlights on light brown hair

If you want ideas on how to transform your light brown hair, talk to your stylist about purple highlights. Purple balayage on light brown hair makes your hair bright and dimensional. You can refresh your color between visits with Viral Depositing Shampoo in Lavender.

#3: Dark purple highlights on balayage hair

Balayage hair looks particularly rich with dark purple highlights. Try a deep purple against the dark in your hair to create an edgy yet subtle purple balayage.

#4: Smoky purple highlights

Accentuate your hair with smoky purple highlights if you have medium to dark hair. Purple balayage on dark brown hair looks great on anyone as long as you have confidence. The smoky nuances suit every skin tone. You won’t want to go back once you try purple hair!

#5: Vibrant shades of purple on blonde hair

If you’ve always wanted to change up your blonde but aren’t ready to commit just yet, consider bold purple tones. Purple balayage on blonde hair can fade quickly, so it’s the perfect temporary choice. I like to paint vibrant hair color in upward brush strokes to achieve that luscious blended enamel.

#6: Pastel purple highlights on brunette hair

Emphasize your brunette hair with pastel purple highlights if you fancy a bright color. A lavender shade would complement an ash brown base beautifully. Stylists should apply highlighters in a V pattern to a backcombed and foiled section of hair. This will give you a gorgeous pastel purple balayage.

#7: Lavender highlights with dark roots

Have fun with lavender highlights with dark roots. Maintaining your natural hair color at the root keeps your maintenance effort low. It also ensures softer growth. You need to lift your hair to a lighter blonde to achieve a nice cool purple. A lavender balayage is a great way to experiment with fashion colors and step out of the box.

#8th: Luminous plum hair

Plum purple hair can add a lot of brightness to your tresses. Warmer shades of purple reflect light and create a brilliant, lustrous sheen. For a slightly cool shade of purple, have your stylist add a few drops of blue to their formula. They should do this until they reach their desired tone.

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#9: Midnight purple balayage hair color

If you have brunette hair and balayage highlights, consider a dark purple balayage. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a low maintenance color that really pops. The natural root creates depth and grows out seamlessly. While the perfect shade of purple depends on your skin tone, it always fades beautifully.

#10: Dimensional deep purple tones

Try a purple balayage on black hair with deep purple tones for a dimensional and bold style. I like creating a rich dark-to-light gradient with melted purple tones. To really show off the look, curl your hair with Ion’s adjustable triple barrel waver.

#11: Purple ombré foillayage

If you are looking for a low-maintenance fashion color, a purple ombré is perfect. A purple ombre works great with your cool skin tone and requires less maintenance than an all-over color. Retaining its natural root ensures subtle growth that doesn’t require much maintenance. The purple hue will fade, so frequent application of toner will help keep the color vibrant.

#12: Crimson blue balayage highlights

If you have dark hair and are looking for the perfect fashion color, try purple blue balayage. Blue and purple are easier to achieve on your darker locks because you don’t have to lift them to a pale blonde. For example, if you only lift to a dark blonde, you can still achieve beautiful blues and purples. Balayage is the best technique to get your desired look without the maintenance of highlights.

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#13: Ash purple balayage hair

Try this ash purple balayage hair if you are looking for a change from your blonde balayage. You will love the subtle dimension of the freeform painting technique. The purple highlights complement this base color perfectly!

#14: Dark purple highlights on black hair

Black hair women in need of an update should try dark purple highlights. Your stylist wants a foil or a balayage in a foil. Doing this in place of hair color will really give you the lift needed for purple balayage on dark hair. I recommend dry glazing your hair for an extra shiny result.

#fifteen: Dark hair with bright purple balayage

Try the latest trend for your dark hair with bright purple balayage. Purple balayage hair blends seamlessly and has no harsh lines. Even the most vibrant tones can require less maintenance when properly blended with your natural color. Purple is easy to achieve on dark hair and will make your locks burst with dimension. Show your stylist an inspirational picture and plan your next color.

#16: Dusty magenta hair

Go for the coolest new trend with dark magenta purple hair. A light purple balayage will give you the prettiest mermaid hair. Make sure you lift to a medium or light blonde first, then neutralize to get the perfect ash purple hue.