Peekaboo

Plum Peekaboo

A muted purple-brown plum, softer and grayer than violet, tucked under the top layer as a hidden panel.

Plum Peekaboo

BeforePlum Peekaboo

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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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Plum is the wearable one in the purple family: enough brown in it that it never reads as fantasy color, enough purple that nobody mistakes it for dark hair. On a black canopy the panel adds a dusty wine-purple cast when it shows and folds back into the base when it does not. Low saturation also means there is no awkward fade stage; it just goes softer and browner until it merges with the natural depth.

Undertoneneutral, cool. Brown in the mix keeps it grounded, so it works on warm-neutral and olive skin where a clean violet tends to look pasted on.
Starting pointA level six lift is plenty, which makes this the least damaging purple option on dark hair and the easiest one to keep discreet at work.
UpkeepRefresh every six to eight weeks with a plum gloss, and the grow-out line stays soft because the panel sits close in depth to the natural hair.

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

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Add one selfie. Front on, even light, hair off your face. No account.
Tap Plum Peekaboo in Hair Colors, or any of the other 298 looks.
See it in seconds on your own face, then save it for your stylist.

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Questions about Plum Peekaboo

Which skin undertones suit Plum Peekaboo?

Neutral, cool undertones. Brown in the mix keeps it grounded, so it works on warm-neutral and olive skin where a clean violet tends to look pasted on.

What hair do I need to start with for Plum Peekaboo?

A level six lift is plenty, which makes this the least damaging purple option on dark hair and the easiest one to keep discreet at work.

How much upkeep does Plum Peekaboo need?

Refresh every six to eight weeks with a plum gloss, and the grow-out line stays soft because the panel sits close in depth to the natural hair.

Can I try Plum Peekaboo on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Plum Peekaboo 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.