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11 Purple Hair Ideas For Short Hair

by Emily McClure

If you're looking to break out of a hair color rut this summer, you may want to try dying your hair purple if you have shorter strands. Not only does the color enhance the look of most shorter styles, but it also looks fierce on any skin tone. From lighter lavenders to vivid violets, purple hair is tone that anyone can pull off.

With a color this badass, it's no wonder that it's been trending with celebrities. From media sensation Kelly Osborne to singer Justine Skye, Hollywood is definitely feeling the lilac hues — and with good reason! Not only is this trend fun and funky, but it's also versatile. The color can be tuned to be as vivid or as shadowed as you would like. It's all about personal preference. If you're new to the colorful trend, try starting out with a few streaks or pieces added throughout your hair. If you're looking to make a bolder statement, take the purple plunge by opting for a vivid amethyst color. Either way, your look is sure to be fierce. Here are 11 purple hair colors that are sure to be your new summer #HairGoals

1. Shadowed Roots

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Singer Justine Skye is serving up some purple hair realness with this short hairstyle.

2. Ladylike Lavender

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The queen of purple locks, Kelly Osborne, is known for rocking these fun, yet elegant styles.

3. Blended Streaks

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Obsessing over these blended purple streaks.

4. Opal

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Not sure about fully committed to purple? Gradually fade in the look by opting for a more opal hair color.

5. Blended Brights

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From purpled roots to pink ends, everything about this hairstyle screams summer fun.

6. Going Bold

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This bold, bright color is giving me feels.

7. Purple Pieces

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Add unique dimension to your hair by blending in purple streaks into your ombre.

8. Lovely Lilac

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Blonde hair is so last summer. Give your light locks a boost by adding a touch of lilac throughout.

9. Violet Visions

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Everything about this look is fresh and fierce.

10. Braided Babe

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Can we all take a moment of silence for how ah-mazing this look is?

11. Tinted Tips

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Not ready to take the plunge? Give purple tinted tips a whirl!

Purple hair, don't care – amiright?