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The 30 Most Over-The-Top Rainbow Hairstyles To Get You Ready For Pride

Want to try rainbow hair color for Pride Month? These 30 rainbow hair dye ideas are perfect whether you’re looking to go bold or stay subtle.

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Update Date: 14 Aug 2023

While you may have celebrated Pride month at home or virtually in 2020, we’re looking forward to seeing in-person festivities this year. Pride is all about embracing your true self, and what better way to do that than with a rainbow hair color? Like all Instagram-friendly hair looks, rainbow hair color requires time, money, and patience. Be sure you’re prepared to give all three before committing to getting these colorful locks.

Searching for rainbow hair dye ideas? Keep scrolling for 30 you’re going to love no matter what level of maintenance you’re willing to commit to.

What is rainbow hair color?

Rainbow hair color combines all of your favorite colors into one look. The classic rainbow consists of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet, but the possibilities are endless. If you're into pastels, you can try light hues such as pink and purple. If you like blue, green, and purple, you can create a rainbow hair color that is catered to your preferences. As long as the colors are a mix of anything but blonde, black or brown, then you can really consider it a rainbow.

How do you do rainbow hair color at home?

If you’re looking to achieve the perfect rainbow hair color, we recommend leaving it up to your stylist! Unless your hair is naturally light blonde, your colorist will likely have to use bleach to achieve your rainbow hair color. It’s important to note that bleach will always cause damage, but a professional colorist will be able to work with you to maintain the look and feel of your strands.

How much does it cost to get rainbow hair?

The cost of your rainbow hair creation depends on a few factors: The location of your salon, the expertise level of your colorist, your specific color goals, and the current condition of your mane. You can expect to spend anywhere between $150 to $400 to achieve the rainbow hair color of your dreams.

How long will rainbow hair last?

Your rainbow hair color can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Asking your colorist to create a rainbow masterpiece, however, is only half the battle. If you want your new hue to last as long as possible, you’ll have to overhaul your hair care routine completely. Here are a few simple steps you can take to make it last longer and keep it healthy.

When it comes to washing your hair, cold water is the key to shiny, colorful hair. Cold water keeps the hair cuticle closed and works to preserve the color for longer. It might be a little uncomfortable at first, but it’s worth it to keep your hair vibrant and healthy.

The shampoo you use has a big impact on the health of your hair and how long the color lasts. Using a shampoo and conditioner system like Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Shampoo and Conditioner keeps long-lasting colors looking bold, feeling addictively soft, and radiating with megawatt prismatic shine.

To give your rainbow hair dye a serious shine boost, use a clear color depositing conditioner formula like Biolage ColorBalm Clear Color Depositing Conditioner. This formula conditions and adds shine in just five minutes.

The Best Rainbow Hair Dye Ideas To Try Now

Violet To Rainbow Ombre

Beginning with a violet base color and cascading into neon rainbow lengths, this pick will seriously stand out from the crowd.

Black To Rainbow Balayage

There’s something so striking about rainbow streaks against dark brown or black hair, which is why we’re obsessed with this black to rainbow balayage. The ultra dark base shade provides a gorgeous contrast to rainbow hair.

Hidden Rainbow Face Frame

Want rainbow hair you can conceal? Opt for hidden rainbow strands. Your colorist will paint the bottom layer of the strands framing your face rainbow. When pulled back, your multi-colored hue will pop out. When covered, however, your mane will be completely office-appropriate.

Jeweled Rainbow

Opt for a jeweled rainbow hair if you want your mane to appear as blinged out as your accessories. Apply a few spritzes of Redken Shine Flash Hair Spray for an extra shiny, frizz-free finish.

Rainbow On Platinum

If you’re starting with a platinum blonde base, you’re in luck! Your colorist already has the perfect canvas to make your rainbow dreams a reality. Plus, we love the way rainbow hair shines against the icy shade.

Rainbow Gradient

These rainbow waves are as close as you can get to the look of an actual rainbow. To replicate this creation, ask your colorist to paint cascading colors of the rainbow from the root all the way down to the ends of your mane.

Cool-Toned Rainbow Hair

If you’re obsessed with cool-toned hair colors, skip the warmer shades in rainbow hair and opt for this icy version.