As millennials living in a thoroughly hipster-ed out culture, it’s safe to say that we can all appreciate a good marble print. Whether it’s slapped on a phone case, laptop sleeve, a pair of shoes, some makeup brushes, blushes, or even on our lips, there’s no denying its subtle sophistication that makes it so aesthetically on point. Lucky for us, we’re about to get more trending marble, but this time, it’s teamed up with another millennial favourite: rainbow-coloured tresses.
Ash Fortis, a hairstylist based in Virginia Beach, drew inspiration from gorgeous marble prints and made it her signature hair-colouring technique. She tells Allure, “Nail art is a huge influence of mine, so I thought, How can I bring it to hair?” Over the past couple of years, the dye maestro learned to perfect the art of hair marbling, and believe us, you’ll wanna take a look at her unique approach because it’s mesmerising AF.
We’ve seen every iteration of the rainbow trend in the past (and we mean EVERY), which is why this technicoloured technique is a breath of fresh air in that department. First, she applies a layer of shaving cream onto foam mesh strips known as Embee Meche, a washable and reusable alternative to foil. She then drips several complementary shades of vivid hair dyes from Pulp Riot right on top of it before swirling figure-8 shapes using the back of her colour brush to create a marble-esque design. Next, she imprints the design onto a tiny section of bleached hair and places a clear layer of Embee Meche on top.
We’re completely in love with the results, to be honest. What you get with this technique is a finish that stands out from other basic rainbow hair (exactly, rainbow hair is basic now) looks that have taken over our feeds. But right now, there’s something else to worry about – we seem to have fallen down a rabbit hole that is the #hairmarbling tag on Instagram. Send help, ASAP.
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