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New Trend Alert: Opal Hair is Popping Up Everywhere on Instagram

Emily Loftus
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

Looking for a way to totally reinvent your hair for the winter season? Then opal hair is definitely for you! This is honestly one of the most creative and gorgeous hair color trends we’ve seen and Instagram is just as obsessed as we are. Finally, the perfect combination of last year’s unicorn and mermaid trends comes to life as a hairstyle!

The range of pastel color schemes is endless and you can even opt for a more dramatic effect with a darker palette. If you’re loving the whole delicate, textured look with soft hues, we highly recommend light pink and peach undertones with a hint of silver or ice blue.

One factor to consider if choosing to pursue this trend is your natural hair color. While blondes won’t have any problem showing off their glistening tints, our dark-haired ladies will need more vibrancy. Thankfully, hairstylists already have this covered with opal’s sister “opal-oil slick hair.” The approach remains the same; each color applied just has a darker effect. Opal hair does work best on blondes, so working to achieve this with Olaplex (platinum blond hair) is encouraged.

 

 

We can’t wait to see all our ~fab~ ladies take on this totally unique trend! The transformation will be amazing and your hair will of course thank you!

 

Emily Loftus

Fairfield

Hi, my name is Emily and I’m a Communications Major with Minors in Art History and Sociology at Fairfield U. I have a passion for all things fashion, beauty, cooking, and fitness. I am a foodie at heart and am always looking for new recipes or restaurants to try. Editorial writing and social media managing are just a couple of my specialties! 
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Alexis DiZenzo is a motivated Connecticut native. She attends Fairfield University where she is majoring in digital journalism and minoring in marketing. She is currently co-campus corespondent of Fairfield's Her Campus chapter. Along with managing Her Campus Fairfield, Alexis has interned with The Secured Lender Magazine, and NBC Sports. She is a contributing writer for Elite Daily as well as Thought Catalog. In the early stages of her college career, Alexis has taken the initiative to reach far among the stars and achieve goals early on. She has a great sense of editing, writing, publishing, marketing and leadership as well as strong interpersonal skills. (And a fun-loving, outgoing personality!) Alexis' favorite book (and movie) is The Great Gatsby, she lives by the words of Carrie Bradshaw and you could definitely find her on a beach, soaking up the sun. Instagram @alexisdizenzo www.alexisfdizenzo.com