Sick and tired of hearing about/trying/mastering the ombre look? Were you secretly hoping that 2015 would mean saying goodbye and good riddance, finally, to this tricky trend that just wouldn’t die? Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but ombre is definitely here to stay, and it’s coming for your hair, nails, clothes, even wedding dresses! This time around it’s called dip dye, and, you’ve been warned: it’s completely addictive.
Dip dye hair is what first caught every trendsetter’s imagination and attention, so why not start off your new year with that ombre look you’ve been coveting, but weren’t brave enough to commit to. The most important thing to note is that when done correctly, dip dye hair looks amazing, but when it’s bad, it’s really, really bad. We’ve all heard (and seen) the ombre horror stories, so finding the right hairdresser is integral to achieving that perfect Emma Stone-esque colour fade. The best part is playing around with colours. Embrace another hot trend this season and go pastel, by injecting shades of lilac, baby pink and turquoise into your layers. Or stick with more natural tones by incorporating blonde, copper and honey highlights.
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No one is immune to the joy and happiness which is a fresh manicure; and considering the current obsession over nail art, it was only a matter of time before dip dye nails found its way onto the fingers and toes of fashion-forward women everywhere. The gradient look is actually a lot easier then it looks, only requiring a makeup sponge and your chosen nail polishes (Oh, time, patience and a steady hand don’t hurt either). Again, pastel tones are extremely popular when it comes to making your colour choices, and two to three shades generally create the best effect on the nails. Spend an afternoon getting D.I.Y. on your nails and you’ll have soon have admirers wanting to book in their own appointments!
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Is your summer filled with festivals, beach days and endless road trips? Then your holiday attire is not complete without some dip dye items of clothing to really embrace those carefree vibes. From skirts, to t-shirts and dresses, you can dip dye literally anything, turning that bohemian luxe dream of a kaleidescope wardrobe into an (affordable) reality. The gradient, intensity of the colour and dip dye placement are all in your hands, meaning you can get as creative as you like.
Completely dip dye obsessed? Already graduated from hair, nails and clothes? Then it makes perfect sense to see colour fade wedding dresses appearing on wedding inspo pintrest boards around the world. It’s a beautiful way to incorporate more colour into your wedding day, and can further complement the colour theme of your wedding. Plus it’s a totally dreamy alternative to the traditional wedding gown that will make for some incredible wedding album shots!
See? The whole dip dye trend isn’t that hard to achieve, and with so many ways to incorporate it into your life, your dip dye statement is completely up to you.
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