Underlayer hair color, also known as the peekaboo or color blocking trend, is the perfect way to have that pop of fun color without the full commitment. These combos can be as subtle or as in your face as you want through using different placements and color palettes.
There is no end to the amount of creativity that can go into these hairstyles! Here are 20 different fun under layer hair color looks that are guaranteed to catch everyone’s eye.
1. Candy Apple Red
Spicing up natural brown tones with a thick underlayer of bright red is a fun way to completely change your look. With this vibrancy you’ll be sure to turn heads your way!
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2. The Best of Both Worlds
Dark hair with this gorgeous glowing icy white blonde popping underneath can give you the best of both worlds without the trouble of high maintenance. No need to worry about roots when they’re hiding underneath!
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3. Mermaid Peekaboo
Adding multiple colors is such an exciting way to bring out your creative side. These different hues combined create the perfect color melt to show off under any hair color.
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4. Spooking Vibes
This dark and orange combo keeps me in spooky season all year long. This black color contrasts perfectly with orange. A perfect way to stand out!
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5. Purple Rockstar
Purple is the perfect starter color for anyone wanting to dip their toes in the vivid hair color world. Goes perfectly with any natural color and with a placement like this, it looks awesome in a braided style.
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6. Subtle Statement
This subtle piece of hair dyed canary yellow really makes this awesome haircut even more awesome. An edgy cut is always paired best with an edgy color.
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7. Ice Queen
Cool tones and an icy blonde always complement each other. This light blue can turn any icy babe into an ice queen.
Instagram / @john.n1115
8. Curly Pop
There is nothing more beautiful than a head of natural curls. This underlayer halo placement of color can make your curls pop even more.
Instagram / @lyndadidit
9. Rainbow Road
There is nothing more fun than rainbow hair. This technique of mid layer color can even look almost iridescent when you see the pops of rainbow coming through your natural base color.
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10. Emerald Green
This rich green color pairs so well with a dark brown color. This color peeking through is such a refreshing and bold accent.
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11. Silver & Black
Silver and black are such a satisfying pairing. Another example of the halo technique was used, where the silver color was applied around the hair line to ensure it pops from the top and underneath.
Instagram / @behindtherosychair
12. Fire & Ice
Opposites attract in this look with this bright red and white blonde combo.
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13. Jewel Tones
These layers of different colors are a new take at an underlayer hair style. Multiple layers of colors keep everyone surprised with each look.
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14. Slime Time
Neon green against black is so nice to look at. These colors side by side give such a refreshing contrast.
Instagram / @marissaxbeauty
15. Undercut
This look features the most exposed underlayer yet. This piecey pixie cut with a short buzzed undercut gives the boldest pop of color.
Instagram / @noemivalenciahair
16. Yellow Line
Not only do these colors complement each other so well, but this placement is so different from the norm. The bold line of yellow on the ends is such a way to express creativity.
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17. Money Piece
A money piece is a bold pop of color in the front perfect for someone feeling a little brave but still not looking to fully commit to a color. This look is using two tones of color in the hairline to give a layered effect.
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18. Short Layers
For those short cuts that want a fun added color, this trend is perfect. In this look, the pop of color was placed under short layers and will always be visible no matter the style.
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19. Pastel
Everyone loves a soft pastel color. This blonde look with an underlayer of pastels gives the softest pretty style.
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20. Watermelon
These watermelon colors look awesome on a textured cut. Lots of layers and a fun placement like this go great together.
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This fun assortment of underlayer hair styles offers awesome ways to change up you or your client’s look. Stepping aside from a solid hair color and adding a pop of something bright and bold can take any head of hair to the next level.
Have fun with it and never stray from letting your creative side shine through. Hopefully, I can inspire some exciting new looks in the future on my Instagram vanity_byrose. I am fortunate enough to have awesome clients that give me the gift of creating hair art every day. Come check me out, I can’t wait to see all your fun and exciting new looks.
