Tinsel & Extensions

Fairy Tinsel

Pastel pink, lilac and pale blue filaments threaded through the hair for a soft shimmer rather than visible color.

Fairy Tinsel

BeforeFairy Tinsel

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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These pastels are far lower in contrast than the primary version, so on blonde and light brown hair they read as an iridescent sheen and only resolve into separate colors close up. On dark hair they show as pale glints along the length. Placement concentrates around the part and the top layer, since anything buried underneath never sees light. The effect is strongest in direct sun or under stage lighting and nearly invisible in a dim room.

Undertonecool, neutral. The pink-through-blue pastel range sits in the cool half of the spectrum, so it agrees with cool and neutral skin and turns icy beside strongly golden complexions.
Starting pointNo lifting is needed, since these are attached strands rather than dye, though the pastels register far more on hair that is already light blonde than on black.
UpkeepExpect a month or two before they work loose, and remember heat tools shrivel the filament, so air dry or keep the iron away from those sections.

HairGlam Hair Colors: one woman, a fan of the same face in different hair colors

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Questions about Fairy Tinsel

Which skin undertones suit Fairy Tinsel?

Cool, neutral undertones. The pink-through-blue pastel range sits in the cool half of the spectrum, so it agrees with cool and neutral skin and turns icy beside strongly golden complexions.

What hair do I need to start with for Fairy Tinsel?

No lifting is needed, since these are attached strands rather than dye, though the pastels register far more on hair that is already light blonde than on black.

How much upkeep does Fairy Tinsel need?

Expect a month or two before they work loose, and remember heat tools shrivel the filament, so air dry or keep the iron away from those sections.

Can I try Fairy Tinsel on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Fairy Tinsel on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.