Stacey Nguyen Pop Culture From silky smooth liquid hair to striking skunk stripes, there’s no shortage of trendy hair inspiration. But what if you’re looking for something a little more out there, say, an autumnal vibe meets chunky highlights? Try calico hair. If you’ve ever wanted to match with a calico cat, this is the perfect hair trend to try.
Okay, let’s first give those less versed in a quick primer. What exactly is a calico cat? Calico cats don’t belong to a specific breed per se — they’re basically cats with a tri-color coat of white, black, and orange. When it comes to color distribution, calicos are usually a bit more white than black or orange.
Calico are pretty rare, and calico hair can also give humans a pretty one-of-a-kind look. The hair trend takes inspiration from the calico cat’s fur colors, featuring thick ginger, brunette, and blonde stripes. See a direct example here: You can have many different variations of calico , including styles where the blonde stripes specifically frame the face or ones where the colors are more blended out.
Some people even spring for bold horizontal stripes. Although calico hair can be a bit divisive (just peek at ), it’s undeniably unique. The idea of giving your hair highlights and coloring it isn’t exactly new.
But this hair trend had some of its earliest buzz in the fall of 2023, when hair enthusiasts shared videos of themselves with ginger, brown, and blonde hair for a warm and fun spooky season style. C.