30 Fairy-Like Blue Ombre Hairstyles
Ombre is not an invention of the contemporary hipstress or of the manic pixie dream girl. However, versions of this delightful style have started cropping up in more daring colors of late. Blue ombre, with its indirect references to fantasy creatures like mermaids and fairies, is all the rage with the younger set these days. It's nowhere near as difficult to pull off as it may seem: all you need is a good colorist/stylist and a shade of blue you actually like.
Best Versions of Blue Ombre for Blonde, Brown and Black Hair
You may try to do ombre at home, but beware—the process can get messy, lead to unexpected results, and you might require some third party help. So, it's better to choose the color idea yourself and trust its realization to a professional. Without further ado, let's check out the coolest of such hairstyles on Instagram!
#1: Dark Brown into Turquoise Ombre Hair
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Yet another mermaid graces us with her presence on this 'best of' list. The remarkable thing about this style is how it features two distinct shades of blue: there's dark blue ombre hair in the mid-section of the mane, with lighter pearly turquoise at the tips.
#2: Blue Ombre Hair with Barely Dipped Tips
This is one of the most sophisticated subtle ombre hairstyles featured here – electric blue is only used as a discrete enhancement to the tips of the hair. This look, suitable for medium-length straight hair, is great for those who like the ombre style, but don't necessarily want to look like a public lighting post day in and day out. Besides, pulling your hair up into a ponytail with this ombre will look spectacular!
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#3: Dark to Light, Purple to Blue Ombre
Blue, plum red and purple all come together into an ombre hairstyle worth a queen—a queen of fantastical realms, of course! Attempting to recreate this look, do keep in mind that ombre hair requires peroxide bleaching, which might further damage previously dyed hair. You may want to opt for hair extensions to experiment with new unnatural hair colors.
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#4: Oil Slick Ombre
Ladies with dark hair tend to avoid trends like sunset hair that require bright colors because they usually don't show up. But now things have changed thanks to the oil slick technique which blends brown and blue in a way that resembles the different shiny colors in oil. Now brunettes can experience fun colors without harsh bleach.
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#5: Medium Blue Ombre
One of the easiest ways to achieve blue ombre hair is when you are starting out with blonde hair because the colors will really pop. This look actually uses a reverse ombre technique fading from light to dark blue at the ends.
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#6: Blunt Blue Ombre
Mermaid hair uses the fluid ombre technique to run different colors together in a free-flowing manner. The colors vary, some are green like a mermaid's tail, and others are blue like the waves of the ocean.
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#7: Brunette Colored Ombre
At first glance, all you can notice is the bold purple color running through the ends of this chocolate mane. But, subtle blue tips peek out every now and then, and that gives the color dimension and a highlighted effect with movement.
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#8: Wavy Blue Lob
Sometimes colored hair can look fake like a costume—usually single process colors with no dimension. But, this ombre blue color looks like it could have grown straight from her scalp. The key is to melt different shades together to create fluidity and depth.
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#9: Blue Jeans Curls
Yes—denim hair is a thing now. But, somehow it works. The dark blue ombre mimics the varying colors in your favorite pair of blue jeans. While the clothing may be classic, this look is anything but, which makes it perfect for the woman looking for an edgier style.
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#10: Bright Curly Ombre
Blue and purple tend to look similar on dark hair, which can sometimes be frustrating unless you use it to your advantage. By fading purple into blue with hints of lavender, this electric indigo ombre not only pops against black hair, but it also has dimension and softness.
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#11: Blue-Green Waves
With every beauty lover rocking mermaid hair, it can be hard to stand out among the masses. But, this unique reverse blue ombre does just that. Instead of fading the colors together, the look blends bright blue and green in a way that seems soft yet vibrant.
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#12: Rockstar Ringlets with Blue Ombre
Many remember the pop stars and rockers of the early 2000's with their dark hair streaked with bold colors (think Avril Lavigne and Pete Wentz). While this curly blue and black hair invokes the idea of that era, it looks modern with the ombre that fades from dark blue to periwinkle at the ends.
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#13: Blue Mermaid Bob
Most people think that mermaid hair is only for long flowing locks, but this style shows that's not the case. All you really need is texture to show off the variations in color; the wavy hair mimics the carefree waves of the ocean.
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#14: Medium Electric Blue Ombre
If you think you can't achieve bright blue ombre hair on the black base, think again. In fact, this is actually a transformation from a light copper and red style. Going darker can make damaged hair look more vibrant and healthier.
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#15: Denim Blue Bob
Take a cue from your favorite item of clothing and rock a faded bob that looks like a worn pair of jeans. Get cheeky with your styling and pair with a trendy denim-on-denim outfit.
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#16: Subtle Blue-Black
Midnight blue is a perfect option for women who are trying to repair damaged or bleached hair. By going darker, you avoid the risk of further damage, and it reflects shine better which makes it appear healthier. The shade may look black indoors, but once outside the blue streaks will shine.
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#17: Blue-Green Ombre-ed Bob
Just because you want to keep your roots dark does not mean you have to stick to boring black or brown for your blue ombre look. In fact, purple complements it better because it's a cool color contrast. Show off your roots with a cute mini bun.
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#18: Formal Ombre Look
Sometimes you will find the need to change your look for more formal events. Even though there is nothing you can do to really hide a bold color (and why would you want to!), you can soften it with pretty curls and a braided half-updo. If you are in a more conservative environment, keep the rest of your look neutral with a sweet frock or tailored separates.
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#19: Pretty Pastel
Pastels are definitely the trendiest and most popular hair colors to have right now. From Hilary Duff to Nicole Richie, some of the most fashionable people can be found sporting light blue hues. Give your long ringlets an update with smoky and silvery shades of indigo.
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#20: Blue Waves with Bow
Blue ombre hair with shades of green will definitely stand out in the crowd. But, that does not mean that you should be afraid to accessorize. Go larger than life with a fun head band bow. Either stick with neutral colors as shown or go matchy-matchy in a similar hue.
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#21: Rainbow Highlights with Blue Roots
This is not your standard ombre look with dark roots fading into a light color. The fantastical look is known as unicorn hair where many different hues are blended into one style. It's the proof that magical things do exist—well, at least they do while you are in your stylist's chair.
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#22: Blue Braid Crown
You can still do a blue ombre in short hair as shown in this picture. By pairing a dark blue with a unique mint green, you can really pack a punch without needing a lot of hair. Blending the two hues together in a braid crown achieves a beautiful highlight effect.
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#23: Goddess Braids with Silver Ombre
There's a lot going on in this style, but thanks to keeping just an inch of the roots dark in the silver blue hair style it does not get overwhelming. The opalescent hair color is designed to mimic the varying colors of the gemstone. Blend the contrasting colors with braids and fluid waves to create a cohesive and intriguing style.
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#24: Raven Hair with Turquoise Blue Ombre
Here's another style that prominently features straight, long locks. However, this time, the turquoise shade is used by the model to complement her charcoal black roots. The gradient works pretty impressively!
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#25: Wavy Ombre-ed Bob in Purple and Blue Shades
This classic, medium-length wavy bob was enriched with a bold palette of electric blue and deep purple. We'd love to get a glimpse of the model's face, because, by the looks of her locks, she resembles a character straight out of Middle Earth. Bear in mind that maintaining the brightness of your ombre and keeping your curls/waves in shape requires a lot of regular deep conditioning.
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#26: Ombre in Blue Shades for Real Princesses
Up for making a statement? Take a cue after the model pictured here. Nearly three quarters of her hair is dyed blue, in a lovely dark-to-light transition. Her very long hair, in a spectacular shade, looks amazing when styled straight, as well as when curled in layers.
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#27: Long, Straight Hair with Blue Ombre
What we like about this style is how natural the blue streaks look, when blended into the dark brown hair. The model opted for subtle highlights of blue nearly all the way up to the top to connect seamlessly with the radically bleached and dyed tips. Since bleaching takes its toll on the health of one's hair, this is a less damaging approach to the blue ombre look.
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#28: Ombre with Blue Dipped Tips
Asian ladies will hopefully find inspiration in this look. It features dip-dyed tips, with the shade of blue extending half-way up the length of the hair. These contrast beautifully with the natural shade of pitch-black hair that the model chose to preserve.
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#29: Naturally Wavy, Fantastically Blue Ombre
Aside from the soft natural waves that this model features, there's another particularity to her style of ombre – 50/50 color distribution with a muted transition between the two hues.
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#30: Silver-Blue Boho Ombre Hair
The final ombre style on our list goes from pale powder blue up-top, to dreamy light purple at the wavy tips. It's one of those looks that require a lot of dying effort, and it only works on long hair. However, you will certainly grab everyone's attention with it!
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If any of these looks inspire you, feel free to try them out—but do find a good colorist beforehand. Most of them are too complex to attempt at home, especially if you've got long hair and/or are considering adding extensions. Remember that this popular look does require bleaching. Moreover, if you've had your hair dyed before, you will want to revert to your natural color before trying ombre. But even with all these issues, we are sure you're going to love your blue ombre hair!
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