Lavender hair is mesmerizing, and depending on the shade, it can suit any skin tone. You almost feel the fresh scent of a beautiful lavender field when you see it. You can style gorgeous braids, buns, ombres, or highlights that will transform your look with this fabulous color.
How to Get Lavender Hair
Lavender sits at the pastel end of purple, and on most natural bases it only shows up after professional lightening, which makes this a salon service rather than a box-dye project.
Bring your favorite looks from the gallery below to the consultation and ask how close to a pale blonde base your hair needs to get, how many sessions the journey will take, and which toner will keep the shade cool as it fades. An honest colorist will also tell you if your hair needs strengthening work before any lightening starts.
Lavender Hair Color Ideas
Lavender hair colors can vary a lot, and you can opt for pale, faded shades that only give your mane a light tint. Darker shades such as smoky or ashy hues are also available, and you will obtain a glamorous, polished look.
Every time you want to make a good impression or need a dramatic change that stands out wherever you go, opt for lavender hair. To make your search easier, you can find below the best examples of lavender hair colors and styling ideas! So get ready to rock any party and receive all the compliments about your new look!
1. Braided Lavender Bob
This silver lavender hair looks gorgeous because it has a bob cut, and the braids make the hairstyle pop. Use two thick strands from the forehead hair and braid them to the back to obtain a hair crown. Pull off the edges to give the braid more dimension.
2. Long Lavender S-Waves
To recreate this beautiful look presented in the image above, opt for dusty & smokey lavender hair. Then, cut the hair blunt and style loose, glamorous waves that will give your mane a mesmerizing texture and glow.
3. Pale Lavender Ombre
Get light lavender hair with dark roots and opt for a bob haircut. You can also get short bangs and part them in the middle. Trust us, and you will look fabulously cool!
4. Blonde Hair with Lavender Highlights
When having a yellow blonde shade for your mane, get some layers and chin-length bangs that are tossed on one side. Lavender and blonde hair are beautiful, and they will give you a gorgeous transformation.
5. Dark Lavender Ombre with Waves
Go for lavender and pink hair if you want a mane that grabs all the attention. Opt for a purple lavender hue for the top that beautifully transitions into a pink tint. Build your curls and let the hair fall on your back.
6. Lavender Highlights on Brown Curls
Lavender highlights run through long brown curls, with some ribbons beginning high on the head and more color showing through the lower lengths. Loose curls separate the tones and make the lavender stand out.
7. Long Lavender Hair with Blunt Bangs
These blunt bangs are a lot of fun and are an excellent option for women who have very long straight hair. Allowing the rest of the hair to grow long can even out the shorter bangs and give the look a bit more movement and freedom.
8. Lavender Pixie-Bob with Silvery Ribbons
Thanks to the longer front on this cut, it already has a ton of personality. Short layers lift the back of this bob, while the longer bangs sweep diagonally over one eye. The hair color updates the look and makes it even more fun. Deeper violet streaks woven through the pale silvery lilac add personality, movement, and color.
9. Long Lilac Hair
Long hair doesn’t have to rest flat around the head. Instead, it is flipped up and over the head to the other side, adding volume at the roots and ensuring that it won’t fall flat. This means that the roots and undersides of the style have to be perfectly dyed.
10. Blunt Lavender Bob
A chic and straight bob is very sleek and stylish. The blunt ends on this bob are all business and keep the hair from looking wild and crazy. It’s a fun look for women who want to add some levity to their life but still need a work-appropriate cut.
11. Lavender Pixie
The longer top flops down over the shorter sides, which adds some interest to the look and keeps it from being boring. Keeping the bangs above the eyebrows is key to preventing the look from appearing shaggy.
12. Pale Lavender Waves with Plum Roots
Loose waves allowed to flow down the back and around the shoulders set this look apart. It’s very easy to take care of, and as long as the color is applied by a professional, it doesn’t require a lot of upkeep or maintenance, making it perfect for busy women on the go.
13. Blue-Lavender Bob with Lilac Ends
Bobs with blunt ends are impressive, even though they require regular upkeep. This lavender bob barely brushes the top of the shoulders, making it a bit longer than others.
This additional length and the thick, full style of hair make it appropriate for all settings.
14. Dark Lavender Undercut Pompadour
A full pompadour for women is bold and looks great in dark lavender. This dye job contrasts beautifully with the shorter dark hair on the sides and back. Plenty of product is necessary to hold the hair in place and prevent it from falling during the day.
15. Curly Lavender Ends
When it comes to ombre, we usually go for super striking hues in order to make sure our hairstyle is noticeable.
But what happens when you don’t want it to be that noticeable? Dark-haired girls may want to try a sophisticated ombre in pastel hair color that involves a subtle hue that easily blends with your beautiful locks.
16. Black-to-Lavender Cornrows
Braids are always in, and millions of girls across the globe are rocking them. A great way to wear hair color is to include it in your braids for a cute new look. This type of ombre gives your braids even more edge. To complete the braided hairdo, opt for a purple eyeliner that matches your ombre.
17. Deep Lavender Layers with Side-Swept Bangs
Lavender hair color looks great on all women, but this darker shade will stand out. The hair is then curled away from the face so the woman’s beauty is easy to see. With longer layers and thick ends, it’s a bold look that stands out.
18. Lilac-to-Silver Loose Waves
No one will be able to stop staring at this fascinating lilac lavender for medium hair. Get a straight bob haircut and style some smooth waves to give your ombre even more value.
19. Blonde-to-Lavender Layers
Champagne blonde and lavender ombre are a good match. Besides the vibrant lavender you can use at one point or another, you may also want to consider a subtle shade. In fact, blonde and subtle lavender will give a unique look you’ve been dreaming of.
20. Lavender Sombre
The striking shade of lavender may not suit every situation. If you’re looking for a style that features lavender sombre, then this is the one. Bring more life to your dark hair by adding a hint of lavender. Looks lovely, doesn’t it?
21. Smoky Lavender Waves with Dark Roots
Women who want to achieve a sultry look may want to try dark lavender or faded purple hair color. This particular style starts high up on your hair, leaving roots in the black shade. Hair is curled to add more dimension and structure to your style.
Lavender Highlights
A lot of women don’t see themselves in hair highlights other than brown, black, or blonde. There are a few, however, who are bold enough to go for colorful highlights like lavender. If you’re one of the few who is confident enough to rock lavender highlights, kudos to you! Check out these incredible lavender highlights.
22. On Gray Hair
It’s hard to pull off gray hair. You might nail it and look like the queen you are, or it can fall flat without the right styling.
One thing that can help you pull off the look is to add bold highlights to your gray hair, and lavender is the perfect color for that. Think Kelly Osbourne or Katy Perry: gorgeous, right?
23. Purple Waves with Lavender Highlights
You’ve done it! You got your hair dyed a gorgeous purple ombre color, so why not add the final touches and top it off with lavender highlights? This is a great way to keep your hair from looking dull, and adding different shades of purple/violet as highlights and lowlights will bring a ton of dimension to your ‘do.
24. Lavender Highlights on Black Waves
They say the downside of having black hair is that your highlights won’t show up as vividly as they would if you had lighter-colored hair. So if you’re looking for something subtle but cool, you might appreciate the look of lavender highlights on black hair.
25. Silver Waves with Lavender Streaks
Pale lavender streaks add a soft accent to silver-gray hair. For a more concealed color placement, try peek-a-boo highlights instead.
The pale lavender streaks stay on show through the silver-gray lengths whenever you wear your hair down. Or, you can gather your hair into a bun to bring the colors together in a lavender-and-silver swirl.
26. Chunky Purple and Lavender Streaks
Streaky highlights aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if it’s yours and you want something cool and unique, getting lavender highlighted streaks on your hair might be something that’s right up your alley.
27. Voluminous Lavender Ombre Curls
If you love wearing your hair curly and are looking for a way to add a bit of a street style edge to your look, why not add purple lavender highlights to your hair? It’s the perfect way to get that cute, curly, cosmic look on your locks, and it makes the texture of your curls look more attractive.
28. Lavender and Blue Multi-Shade Style
Rainbow lavender hair is so mesmerizing! This unicorn hair trend is vibrant and bold and is a perfect choice for summer. Create pastel blonde, teal, and pink hues and make them blend beautifully with the lavender. Use the top hair to build two braids that meet in the back.
29. Sandy Blonde and Lavender
There’s something irresistible about dirty sand blonde and lavender highlighted hairdos. A unique combination of the two colors is best styled with sexy, long beachy waves fit for spring and summertime. This look is also a natural pick for festival season.
30. Muted Lavender Ends
Here’s yet another great subtle lavender hairstyle for all the lovely ladies who want to try highlights, but in a subtle manner. Muted lavender agrees well with any hair color, including ashy blonde and chocolate brown hair. This particular hairstyle has a mysterious yet fun vibe you’ll emulate with ease.
Maintenance Tips
Lavender hair, like most pastel shades, requires a lot of maintenance to keep hair vibrant and fresh. Some of the best ways to keep your lavender hair include:
- Washing your hair in cool or cold water
- Washing your hair as infrequently as possible
- Using color-safe shampoo and conditioner
- Avoiding heat treatments on your hair as much as possible
Lavender highlights are not for everyone. If you’re looking for ways to freshen up your ‘do and add some edge to your look, this might be a great way to do so. It’s a different take on the purple trend. It looks great on all lengths, especially when the hair has some curl or wave.
