Tinsel & Extensions

Rainbow Tinsel

Individual reflective strands in red, yellow and blue tied into the hair so they catch light against your existing color.

Rainbow Tinsel

BeforeRainbow 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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Each strand is a thin polyester filament knotted onto a single hair at the root, so no dye is involved and the base color underneath stays exactly as it was. Scattered through the crown and lengths, the effect is a flicker of primary color that shows only when light hits at the right angle and vanishes the rest of the time. Against dark hair the contrast is sharp; on pale blonde the strands blend in and read mostly as shine.

Undertonewarm, cool, neutral. The set carries warm and cool color at once, so no single undertone governs the result, and the real decision is how much contrast you want against your own base depth.
Starting pointNothing needs lifting, because the strands sit on top of the hair rather than in it, so this goes over black, brown or blonde with no bleach involved.
UpkeepTied strands survive six to eight weeks of washing before they slide down and get cut out, and they must be kept clear of flat irons because the filament melts.

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

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Questions about Rainbow Tinsel

Which skin undertones suit Rainbow Tinsel?

Warm, cool, neutral undertones. The set carries warm and cool color at once, so no single undertone governs the result, and the real decision is how much contrast you want against your own base depth.

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

Nothing needs lifting, because the strands sit on top of the hair rather than in it, so this goes over black, brown or blonde with no bleach involved.

How much upkeep does Rainbow Tinsel need?

Tied strands survive six to eight weeks of washing before they slide down and get cut out, and they must be kept clear of flat irons because the filament melts.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts Rainbow 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.