Popsugar Beauty Hair Tinsel Effect Hair Colour Trend "Tinsel" Hair Is the Hottest Christmas Trend — and No, It's Not Tacky in the Slightest 27 November 2018 by Tori Crowther Image Source: Instagram Tinsel hair is here, and it's as stylish as it is fun. No, it doesn't involve adding actual tinsel to your hair (though we're a huge fan of that trend, too), so let us explain. The colour mimics the effect of ice by using thin strips of sparkling shades to create a supershiny finish. The fun trend was created by Kate Reid, the global design director for Colour.Me by Kevin Murphy, and she gave us the scoop on the subtly festive hue that "embodies sparkle and shine in every way." She said the tinsel trend is perfect for blondes, as it really enhances the shade. But how does this differ from dip dye? Reid explained: "Dip dye and ombré is where the colour is positioned," whereas tinsel hair is much more about the reflective sparkle left. "I like to merge shades and place them anywhere in the hair that embraces and enhances natural shine and highlights." If you're intrigued to try this at your next salon appointment, Reid suggests asking for "a reflective colour that enhances the light and gives your hair more natural shine," as well as incorporating a metallic tone. And if you want to maintain the colour at home, Kevin Murphy Colouring Angels refresh, enhance shine, and give the hair a glossy finish. Keep reading to see other takes on the trend, and get that salon appointment scheduled. View this post on Instagram TIPS to FAST FLAWLESS BLONDES 1️⃣ Start in the darkest area. 2️⃣ 6% will get you as light as 12% but the condition is better, can take a little longer. 3️⃣ Take thin sections and lay it flat, no twirling, no bent hair apply the lightener liberally just one inch off the scalp 4️⃣ Each section is see through and wrapped in foil to keep it warm. 5️⃣ don’t be afraid of leaving it on 6️⃣ once you have finished application go back and apply the roots 7️⃣ check the ends and reapply to the ends if needed even with 3% 8️⃣ develop 9️⃣ wash or restore then refine / tone or add pastel 🎉 thanks @marshagm for helping create this perfect blonde base #bestblonde #bleach #pastel #haireducation #salon #hairfashionstyler #katereid #kevinmurphy A post shared by KATE REID (@hairfashionstyler) on Nov 11, 2018 at 2:46pm PST 1 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by La Marcy (@marcysestosenso) on Nov 27, 2018 at 3:44am PST 2 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cortney M ✂️ #cmhairdesign (@cm_hair_design) on Nov 27, 2018 at 3:52am PST 3 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coton Doux (@cotondoux_) on Nov 26, 2018 at 11:16pm PST 4 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Henderson (@laurenleahhair) on Nov 26, 2018 at 9:40pm PST 5 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judy Craveiro (@estilista_de_cabelo) on Nov 26, 2018 at 3:07pm PST 6 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oomph Hairology | Caulfield (@oomphhairology) on Nov 26, 2018 at 2:48pm PST 7 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scottsdale Stylist 💀 (@haircraftandmagic) on Nov 26, 2018 at 12:14pm PST 8 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by BreiAnne (@rebelbeauty_be) on Nov 26, 2018 at 11:17am PST 9 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hairstylist Las Vegas🌎 LA (@chitabeseau) on Nov 26, 2018 at 7:44am PST 10 / 11 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan Pfaff (@hairmagic_byjordan) on Nov 26, 2018 at 6:18am PST 11 / 11 HairHair ColorHoliday BeautyBeauty TrendsHair ColourHoliday