There was a time when purple hair was just for seriously eccentric characters. Nowadays however, we are free to experiment and play around with more exciting, vibrant colors than ever before.

Purple is one color with perhaps more potential when it comes to hair than any other. After all, this is one shade that can look deep and sultry with shockingly dark locks and can also be worn as a sweet candy pastel tone. However, these are just two options out of a countless amount of purple possibilities. Whichever way you choose to rock this vivid color, you can rest assured that you will stand out from any crowd when you wear purple highlights in your hair.

So, if your personality is fun, youthful and full of colorful pizzazz, why not show that off in your appearance by trying out vibrant streaks? Here are some of our favorite highlighted hairstyles in shades of purple.

Purple Pixie haircut- Ideal Short Haircut for Women Over 50

Sweeping side bangs and a short, choppy crop make this blonde pixie look young and fun. We can’t get enough of the cheeky addition of soft lilac highlights throughout the fringe and the layers of the crown.

Purple Balayage Bob Haircut for Women over 50

This super short, ash brown bob would look cute enough on its own, but the addition of dusky violet balayage makes it look nothing less than perfect.

Strawberry Blonde Bob

Brighten up your layered, side swept bob by adding pretty streaks of lilac and rosy purple. These tones add warmth and vibrancy to the hairstyle which will make you stand out this summer.

Purple Waves – Wavy curly haircut for short hair

You don’t have to hide your purple hair in subtle highlights for them to look cool and trendy. This curly crop shows that bold purple can be worn all over and look amazing. It’s not just the color that we love here, the thick, curly top and shaved undercut also looks incredible.

Two Tone

Two vibrant shades in one head of hair looks drop dead gorgeous. Be warned that indigo blue and shocking purple together is a hair color that only bold, confident girls should wear, as it is sure to turn plenty of heads.

Super Short Straigth pink Bob for girls

Haircuts don’t come much sleeker than this short, ear length blunt bob, complete with a shaved undercut. The color has been expertly applied, and is a slightly pinkish shade of violet, sure to flatter any skin tone.

Rainbow Chocolate

We never would have imagined that chocolate brown and bold purple would go so perfectly together. However, this shaggy bob proves that these shades work like a dream when worn as contrasting ombre colors.

Pastel Purple – Wavy curly bob hairstyle for women over 30

Short curls can look completely adorable in any color. However, this icy lilac hue makes them look even sweeter. This is a truly creative and individual tone which looks stunning, especially when worn with slightly dark roots.

Wavy Graduated Bob hairstyle for medium hair

Daily medium hairstyles: Looking for a way to make your beautifully mid length, graduated bob stand out? This slightly wavy bob has been cut in an A line shape and those shades of deep purple and dark brown make it look totally sultry.

Dip Dye for shoulder legnth hair

This feathered, flicked out long bob (or lob) could be mistaken for an average blonde hairstyle. That is, of course, until it gets to those curled out ends which have been dip dyed in a deep shade of eye catching purple.

Wine Red for long hair – red long hairstyle for girls

Purple comes in many different shades. These long, mermaid like waves are on the reddish end of the purple scale, and are a deep cherry color. The ends have been dip dyed a deep purple shade which really makes those perfect curls look even more defined.

Dark Waves – chic colored long wavy hairstyle for girls

Don’t be fooled into thinking that if you have naturally jet black hair, or even just extremely dark locks, you won’t be able to pull off purple. It will take quite a bit of bleaching and dyeing, but the overall effect is a stunningly dusky shade of purple which works wonderfully with waves like these.

Plum Purple – short purple dark hairstyle for round faces

This deep shade of plum works beautifully with a dark, shoulder length bob. That severe side parting creates plenty of volume on one side of the hair and helps hair look bouncy and full of body.

Pastel Waves – chic purple long hairstyle for girls

These thick, luscious waves look fit for a mermaid. The faded shade of lavender is slightly misty and looks nothing less than magical. Only treat yourself to this stunning hairstyle if you don’t mind putting up with plenty of upkeep.

Shimmery Highlights

If you’re looking for a way to update your mid-length, jet black locks then this is it. Add some subtle, shimmering tints of blue, purple and red, and you’ll find that your hair looks glossier than ever.

Blonde and Purple Ombre

The bob is a classic hairstyle which has been proven over time to suit just about any girl. This beautiful look makes the most of two very different shades. The top layer is a deep blonde and brown balayage while the lower section is a jaw-dropping purple. Also you can try the balayage hairstyles.

Princess Curls

Blonde princess curls have been proven time and time again to be a flattering style well suited to any girly girl. If you want to update and add plenty of character to this style, opt for lavender ribbon highlights like these.

Rainbow Dip Dye

It’s very rare to come across a hairstyle where purple is the most subtle shade; however, this is an example of exactly that. The shades of purple in this ‘do are ashy and understated, while the blue tips are about as bold as it gets.

Glistening Blue

Different hues of purple gradually blend into one another in this lengthy curly hairstyle. It starts out as a deep midnight blue and fades into a magical violet color.

Beach Babe Waves

The only way we can think of improving on big, bouncy waves is to add an exotic shade. This shimmering shade of purple does exactly that, and looks absolutely beautiful, especially thanks to those rosy tones of pink.