Starting with the ombre look, dip dying has been a fashionable go-to technique for some time now. Now the look has evolved from soft and natural to bright and bold! Even Nicole Richie is doing it, so we know its the real deal.

Fashionistas the world over are paying the big bucks to have this technique done, and HTHG is here to tell you that it is a totally do-able DIY.

You can try this look out using Color Bug by KM.

For the more permanent version, use bleach to color the ends of the hair in a ponytail to create an ombre effect, and then you can recolor the ends with another special effects color, say pink or blue or purple. Here is the easiest way to DIY it at home. Try it!

Here is dip-dye using Fishbowl, Pimpin purple, and Atomic pink.

Do you want to try it? You can now purchase a more in depth how-to video of this look in the HTHG video store right now!. Try it on yourself or a lucky someone else. Don’t forget to send HTHG a before and after picture!

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If you are curious about DIY home-hair coloring, I highly recommend using DIY hair color by Madison Reed, which Resorcinol-Free.

If you purchase a Madison Reed Radiant Color Kit, you will receive not only the colors of hair colors your choice, but also the necessary tools to apply it. The entire line is designed for the DIY hair colorer! And if you need to tone in between coloring, be sure to check out their Color Reviving Gloss to refresh and revive your hair.

Also, I recommend a shopping stop at Beauty Store Depot for all your other DIY hair cutting and coloring tools to fill your toolkit!

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$20 buys you a one-on-one online consultation with HTHG regarding your color and how to get it where you want it. Click here. XO