Ombré & Balayage

Sunset

A pink-red to orange to gold gradient running the full length, with no dark root to anchor it.

Sunset

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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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Unlike a flame ombre, the color starts warm at the scalp and keeps warming, so the whole head is bright and the palest gold sits at the very tips. The three bands need applying wet into wet so no hard edge shows. Against a light source the gold ends can look almost translucent. All three shades are direct dyes on pre-lightened hair, so every wash pulls some out, and the pink usually goes first while the gold holds longest.

Undertonewarm. Every band in the blend is warm, so it flatters golden, tan and deep skin, and with no dark root there is no cool contrast to sit behind on fair skin.
Starting pointThis needs the whole head lifted to a pale yellow, roots included, which means a full bleach on any natural color darker than a light blonde.
UpkeepFull re-application every four to six weeks, cold water washes to slow the pink loss, and serious conditioning because the lift goes all the way to the scalp.

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Add one selfie. Front on, even light, hair off your face. No account.
Tap Sunset 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 Sunset

Which skin undertones suit Sunset?

Warm undertones. Every band in the blend is warm, so it flatters golden, tan and deep skin, and with no dark root there is no cool contrast to sit behind on fair skin.

What hair do I need to start with for Sunset?

This needs the whole head lifted to a pale yellow, roots included, which means a full bleach on any natural color darker than a light blonde.

How much upkeep does Sunset need?

Full re-application every four to six weeks, cold water washes to slow the pink loss, and serious conditioning because the lift goes all the way to the scalp.

Can I try Sunset on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Sunset 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.