What do Jennifer Aniston, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson and Nicole Richie have in common? They're all celebrities, it's true, but beyond that, each of these stars succumbed to the call of "calico hair" in the 2000s. It's a hair colouration trend that the world could have done without, but for a long time it was the go-to choice. Thankfully, it then fell into oblivion in favour of more modern techniques and more subtle shades.
But now it's back, thanks to Gen Z's infatuation with the 2000s, a seemingly inexhaustible source of inspiration that's bringing this unusual, if not to say dubious, take on hair highlights back into fashion. Read more: Beach waves, short cuts, bobs: A look at this season's favoured hairstyles For those who don't know, "calico hair" is nothing other than highlights in which brown, blonde and red streaks are combined. It's a look inspired by the calico cat, whose coat is adorned with the same shades in prominent patches.
Indeed, the colour job in question requires you to opt not for subtle highlights on fine strands, but for chunky highlights on wide swathes of hair, for a result that can only be described as original. Since the early 2020s, "calico hair" has made several inroads, but has never really taken hold in its original form. Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa are among the celebrities who adopted it, but were content with a duo of colours, creating a contrast between the hair surrounding the face (the two front strands) and the rest of the hair.
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