Silver + Black Split Dye

A cool metallic silver half meets a jet black half across a clean center part, with no blending between them.

BeforeSilver + Black Split Dye

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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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The silver side needs the hair lifted almost to white and then toned to remove every trace of yellow, while the black side is the most opaque color there is and accepts no lift at all, so the two halves sit at completely opposite ends of the color process. That gap in depth is what keeps the line between them so sharp. The silver toner is fragile and washes out first, drifting that side toward a dull yellow-blonde while the black side stays exactly as dark as it started.

Undertonecool, neutral. The cool silver and neutral-cool black both sit cleanest against pink-toned and neutral skin, and the density of the black keeps deeper skin from being overwhelmed by all that light silver.
Starting pointThe black half goes on directly over any starting depth, while the silver half needs bleaching to a pale level ten, often across more than one session on dark hair.
UpkeepTone the silver side every 3 to 4 weeks to hold off yellow, while the black half only needs a root touch-up as new growth shows.

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Questions about Silver + Black Split Dye

Which skin undertones suit Silver + Black Split Dye?

Cool, neutral undertones. The cool silver and neutral-cool black both sit cleanest against pink-toned and neutral skin, and the density of the black keeps deeper skin from being overwhelmed by all that light silver.

What hair do I need to start with for Silver + Black Split Dye?

The black half goes on directly over any starting depth, while the silver half needs bleaching to a pale level ten, often across more than one session on dark hair.

How much upkeep does Silver + Black Split Dye need?

Tone the silver side every 3 to 4 weeks to hold off yellow, while the black half only needs a root touch-up as new growth shows.

Can I try Silver + Black Split Dye on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Silver + Black Split Dye 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.