Green hair color gains more popularity day after day, and you can’t wonder why when influencers all over the world show off wearing such a bold color.
You have probably already noticed that Insta is full of pics with green hairstyles, one looking more breathtaking than the other. It is all because this earthy shade is a cool, earthy tone and so eye-pleasing, and it will be trendy to try it!
Beautiful Green Hair Color Ideas
Green hair can have various nuances and tones, and you just have to find the one that suits you best. Check the examples below and get ready to look eye-popping!
1. Wavy Jade to Neon Green Ombre
Go green with an ombre trying out different shades at once. Opt for a dark top that lightens seamlessly reaching the ends or combine jade green with neon green and yellow shades for a more eye-catching appeal. Finish off with waves.
2. Vivid Green Highlights on Short Layered Pixie
Those who are reluctant to commit to this mystic color can try highlights first. Add vivid streaks of green all over a short layered pixie. Long-haired ladies can do the same choosing a tone that suits their base shade the best.
3. Olive Green Balayage with Micro Bangs
An olive green hue is sure to attract some attention. Ask the hairstylist for a balayage with the dark top transitioning into the dull green tinge midway to the tips. Try face-framing micro bangs for an emo girl-inspired look.
4. Deep Emerald Green with Dark Roots
Shine bright like an emerald by dyeing the mane in a deep emerald green hue. Don’t worry about the dark roots as they add up to the look. Keep the mane simple straight or add bouncy curls. This style is both bold and sophisticated.
5. Silver-Gray to Emerald Green Color Melt
Though high maintenance, try out this green hair color idea to steal the show wherever you go. The silver grey top transitions into a green tinge seamlessly. Choose a dark emerald green color or go for an electric green tinge depending on your mood.
6. Vibrant Green Sew-In Bob
African-American ladies can rock an eye-popping hair color without even adding a drop of dye to their natural mane. The reason is sew-in weaves that are available in all possible shades of green. Swoop down the baby hairs while trying out a short bob and wow!
7. Midnight Blue to Forest Green Melt
Stay on the darker side by opting for a midnight blue top changing into a forest green hue creating a barely-there gradient on the hair. Those who want something easier can add a hint of green to their black mane spicing it up a bit. Colorist note: on Level 1 to 2 black hair, green direct dye will not show. Pre-lighten to at least a Level 8 or 9 if you want visible green.
8. Bright Apple Green Short Hair
Not fond of dark hair? Shine bright with lighter shades of green. Blonde ladies can liven up their boring tresses with an apple green tinge. Coloring short hair in contrasting tones of green for a dichromatic look is also not a bad idea either.
9. Black Base with Parrot Green Ombre
Black and green create the best hair color combination. Add streaks of dark green or make those locks more noticeable with a light parrot green ombre keeping the color fresh with regular touch-ups. Colorist note: on Level 1 to 2 black hair, green direct dye will not show. Pre-lighten to at least a Level 8 or 9 if you want visible green.
10. Aqua Blue Roots with Pastel Green Waves
Turn around some heads by going for aqua blue roots that switch to a green shade seamlessly. Add further detail with a hint of pastel blue and light green contrasting against the vibrant hues. Top off with loose waves.
11. Bright Lime Green Layered Cut
Get noticed from a distance by trying out a bright lime green hair shade. Chop the hair into a straight-cut bob or try something funkier like a heavily layered mullet on wavy hair. Remember to take care of the hair afterward to keep it healthy-looking.
12. Mint Green with Ashy Gray Roots
Look like an ice queen with this hairstyle. Although a mint green hue looks flawless with ashy grey roots it can be tried out on dark roots too. Whether flaunted with loose waves or styled in a chic ponytail this look won’t go unnoticed. Colorist note: mint and pastel green look cleanest on a Level 10, pale-yellow to platinum canvas. If your base is brassy, mint can turn into a murky weed green.
13. Ultraviolet and Vivid Green Color Block
Combine purple with green to create a two-toned appeal. The vibrant ultraviolet top has stripes of green emerging midway and concentrating on the ends. Those who love purple a bit more can limit the green to the front only.
14. Solid Deep Forest Green
Keep it simple yet stylish by painting the hair in a deep forest green hue from the roots to the tips. Create some dimension by adding babylights or leave it untouched. Safety note: do not use hair dye or bleach on eyebrows. For a monochrome moment, use green eyeshadow or a tinted brow gel made for the eye area.
15. Choppy Green Pixie with Side-Swept Fringe
Women can express their wild side by going for a choppy pixie with a long side-swept fringe or micro bangs covering the forehead. Dye the strands in any shade of green and get ready to drop some jaws.
16. Neon Green Blunt Bob with Undercut
This green hair color look is certainly not for the weak-hearted. Try a blunt-cut bob and combine it with an undercut and short fringe if you want to before adding a neon green hue all over the head.
17. Bubblegum Pink to Light Green Ombre
Adding some pink to green hair won’t hurt anyone. Stay on the darker side with emerald green and raspberry pink tones or go for vibrant colors with a bubblegum pink top, light green ends, and a hint of yellow in between. Pro warning: pink and green are complementary. Keep sections color-blocked in foils and rinse those areas separately in ice-cold water to prevent muddy brown/gray bleed.
18. Vivid Green and Yellow Split Dye
Try something daring by combining a vivid green shade with vibrant yellow tones. Opt for the split dye technique or add a yellow balayage on a green base. In either case, this hairstyle will make anyone stand out from the crowd.
19. Mint Green Natural Curls with Bangs
Ladies with natural curls can try out a green hair color too. Dye the coils in a minty green or dark green shade and add subtle highlights to take the look up a notch. Finish off with curly bangs for a carefree appeal. Colorist warning: lifting curls light enough for green can weaken the curl pattern. A pro should use bond builders (like Olaplex/K18) and slow, controlled sessions to protect coil integrity.
20. Faded Ashy Mint with Aqua Roots
Thinking about how a green color fades out? Well, here it is. It turns into an ashy minty shade that looks gorgeous too. Those who prefer pastel hues can wear it as such while others can spice up the fade out with aqua blue roots. Easy-breezy!
21. Pastel Mint Green
Pastel mint green hair works so well with fair skin and blue or green eyes. If you’re in this category, don’t think twice and ask your colorist to make it. It will suit you like a glove. Colorist note: pastel mint needs a Level 10 platinum canvas for a clean result. If your base is yellow or brassy, it can read murky.
22. Natural Roots to Straight Green Ombre
Green ombre hair makes any woman look fierce and ravishing. Maintain the roots in their natural color and gradually switch to this breathtaking hue.
23. Teal and Green Loose Curls
If you want green curly hair, the first step is to bleach your tresses. Combine teal and green hues and make them beautifully blend. Using a wand, create loose curls that will add volume and will highlight your tones. Colorist warning: lifting curls light enough for green can weaken the curl pattern. A pro should use bond builders (like Olaplex/K18) and slow, controlled sessions to protect coil integrity.
24. Vivid Short Green Pixie
When you are a rebellious girl, short green hair is the right approach for you. Make sure you use special shampoo for dyed hair to maintain that shade vivid and glowing as much as possible.
25. Pink Base with Earthy Green Ends
When you want an eccentric look, pink and green hair will totally do the trick. It marvelously suits white skin, so place a pink color on the top and dye the ends in an earthy green hue. Pro warning: pink and green are complementary. Keep sections color-blocked in foils and rinse those areas separately in ice-cold water to prevent muddy brown/gray bleed.
26. Bright Lime Green Braid
Lime green hair is such a daring, trendy color that we advise you to get in a hair salon. It requires bleaching and you don’t want to end up like one of those fail hairstyle videos on Youtube. It might be easy to obtain but the procedure is complicated and you might irreversibly damage your tresses.
27. Black and Mint Green Split Dye
Black and green hairstyles are certainly for women who are up for some fun. However, this color is a commitment because the minty hair will fade faster than the black dyed section. So, prepare yourself for reviving your hue often if you want a mindblowing look.
28. Electric Mint Green with Blue Highlights
Blue and green hair is such a striking blend that will get you all the attention you deserve. To recreate this amazing hairstyle, you need to style blue lines on that electric mint green base color.
29. Vivid Purple and Green Pixie
Mix purple and green hair colors for your pixie cut and you’ll obtain a vivid, high-contrast look. Safety note: do not use hair dye or bleach on eyebrows. If you want a coordinated finish, use purple eyeliner or a tinted brow gel made for the eye area.
30. Dark Green and Red Split Dye
Nobody says that you have to stick to one hair color, so if you love goth looks, red and dark green hair is something you didn’t know you need in your life. Maintain dark roots and create a middle part. You will obtain two sections, pre-lighten the sections, and deposit your two shades. Pro warning: red and green are complementary. Keep sections color-blocked in foils and rinse those areas separately in ice-cold water to prevent muddy brown/gray bleed.
31. Wavy Brown to Green Ombre
If you don’t want to get an electric look and just need to add a touch of color, opt for a brown and green ombre hair. Braid your locks overnight to obtain natural waves.
32. Wavy Dark Green Bob
If you want something more subtle, splurge your locks with a dark green bob hairstyle. Dark green hues reflect light so your waves will gorgeously shine.
33. Dark Forest to Earthy Green Ombre
A dark forest green hair for the roots that can gradually transit to a stunning earthy shade will give your hair loads of dimension. Wave the tresses with a straightening iron or with a wand.
34. Cool Gray-Blonde with Sea Green Tips
If you want a mesmerizing hairdo that will turn heads wherever you go, opt for gray blonde hair with green tips and highlights and a V shape for the mane. Keep the blonde base cool, then add sea green tips and scattered green highlights through the lengths for extra dimension.
35. Vibrant Green to Yellow Ombre
Embark on a new adventure by pulling off a green and yellow hair that will give your hair vibrancy and more color. Remember that your treated strands will need a lot of care because the hues will easily fade.
36. Long Olive Green Dreadlocks
Make a switch not only in the color department but also when it comes to length! Olive green dreadlocks will extend your hair as much as you like and look so cool on black skin.
37. Wavy Orange and Green Color Block
Are you out of ideas when it comes to a mane makeover? Worry not because this orange and green hair will fast become your best hairstyle ever! Pro warning: orange and green are complementary. Keep sections color-blocked in foils and rinse those areas separately in ice-cold water to prevent muddy brown/gray bleed.
38. Dark Emerald Green Blunt Bob
To obtain this impressive hairstyle, first, you need to cut the hair in a blunt bob haircut. Get a dark emerald green hair that is full of complexion and looks simply breathtaking.
39. Electric Green Box Braids
Electric green braids can be suitable for all sorts of hairstyles. Wear them free, on your shoulders and back, in a big bun or tie them in a ponytail, either way, you will get all the attention you crave for.
40. Light Green Straight Hair with Dark Roots
Maintain your roots in a dark color and pull off a light green hair. This drastic change will capture your heart, and you won’t trade it for any other hairdo.
41. Pastel Green Loose Curls
Pastel green hair is something we can’t get tired of and all for the right reasons. It looks so warm and fresh and is ideal for both long and short hair. Create wide loose curls if you want more volume and dimnsion. Colorist note: pastel green needs a Level 10 platinum canvas for a clean result. If your base is brassy, it can shift into a murky green.
42. Bright Green Layered Dreadlocks
Bright green hair dreadlocks will provide color and you won’t have to worry about styling your tresses in the morning. To give them an even more mesmerizing appearance, layer them, and create a middle part for better face-framing.
43. Pastel Ash Green Root Melt
If you only crave for a pinch of color and maybe more dimension, an ash green hair can totally transform a dull haircut. Apply the color only on top of the head and make it fade on its way to the tips. Colorist note: soft ash and pastel greens read best on a Level 10, pale-yellow to platinum base. Brass can turn the result murky.
44. Vivid Emerald Green Ombre
Ombre and balayage hair are what we dig this season. Bold lips, intense Smokey eyes with an emerald green ombre hairdo is incredible enough to turn heads.
45. Emerald Green Ombre with Bangs
No combo can be better than a bangs and emerald green-dyed ombre hair. This fresh and fiery look is absolute love.
46. Emerald Green Bob with Side-Swept Fringe
The beauty of a classic short bob haircut cannot be denied and it can be accentuated further by dyeing the hair in an emerald green hue and going for a layered side-swept fringe to cover an eye. This style looks equally chic on straight and curly hair.
47. Chunky Emerald Green Money Piece
Halo highlights are inexpensive and look equally gorgeous. The focus is kept on highlighting the strands mainly around the face while keeping the remaining hair dark. Ladies who don’t want to overpower their natural shade can opt for this look with chunky face-framing money pieces at the front.