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    Sunset Orange Mixology: Unleash Your Inner Fire 🔥

    Sunset Orange Mixology: Unleash Your Inner Fire 🔥

    kimbokush710 in Sunset Orange

    Sunset Orange is a fiery, deep red-orange that turns out well on a more medium blonde! Since it’s primarily red-based, the red undertones of Sunset Orange may come through more strongly on hair that is more of a light blonde or higher. This is helpful if you have any brassiness, as Sunset Orange can and WILL cover that right up. It’s no wonder this shade is a consistent bestseller! 🏆

    This versatile shade can create stunning results when mixed with other colors or simply on her own. In this blog post,  we'll explore some of the most popular and exciting color combinations 🎨🧡  

    ✨AF PRO TIP✨ As a general rule of thumb, the darker your base, the deeper the shade! With that being said, you can do a lot with Sunset Orange on a plethora of bases! Yes, even your brunette hair 😉

    Remmiegustaa used Sunset Orange over her natural dark brunette hair 🤎

    Classic Combinations 🪄😍

    Sunset Orange + Ginger Flare: This fiery duo creates a vibrant, copper-toned blend perfect for those who love bold, autumnal hues.

    @aylinnheredia in Sunset Orange and Ginger Flare

    Sunset Orange + Poison: For a deeper, richer color, mix Sunset Orange with Poison. This combination results in a stunning, spicy burgundy shade.
    @tattoofleur in Sunset Orange and Poison
    @mahgreggahhh used Sunset Orange and Poison on a platinum base for this electric custom mix ⚡️❤️‍🔥
    Sunset Orange + Aquamarine: This unexpected pairing can be mixed. However, we just had to show you these two as a split dye combo because this is a pair that DESERVES more attention!

    @shrexual.waffles in an Aquamarine and Sunset Orange split dye 💙🧡


    Sunset Orange + Cosmic Sunshine: This mix will give you more of a true orange, meant to simmer down those red undertones.

    @laura_lomonaco_mua in Sunset Orange and Cosmic Sunshine

    Pastel Perfection 😘🤌

    Sunset Orange + Arctic Mist Diluter: Dilute Sunset Orange with Arctic Mist to create a soft, pastel peach shade. Start with a base of Arctic Mist and add just a couple drops of Sunset Orange for that perfect custom mix! 

    @ciarasikes in Sunset Orange and Arctic Mist Diluter 

    Sunset Orange + Periwinkle + Arctic Mist: This combination results in a unique shade with just a touch of orange, perfect for a subtle switch up! Pssst… you don’t need bleach for this one! View the mix here 🤩

    Edgy and Bold 💥

    Sunset Orange + Electric Paradise: This high-energy mix creates a vibrant, neon-like orange. One word… STUNNING!!

    @themetalromantic in Sunset Orange and Electric Paradise

    Sunset Orange + Wrath: For a darker, more intense shade, combine Sunset Orange with Wrath.

    @a.dragon.soul in Sunset Orange and Wrath ❤️

    Cover- Ups✨

    A faded warm tone like a red, pink, or most purples would be easily covered by a warm tone like Sunset Orange. However, cooler shades like blues and greens may cause Sunset Orange to appear more muddy or dark if it’s applied on top 🤢  So for example, if you’re wanting to cover a blue or green shade, transitioning to a purple that can cover cooler tones more easily first, THEN moving more toward a red or orange, will give you a more accurate result in the long run!! I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again; The color wheel MATTERS! 

    Want to learn how to understand the color wheel and become a color theory pro? Check out our other post on The Hair Color Wheel Explained ✨ Still have questions, reach us anytime via email: support@arcticfoxusa.com or send us a message in the chat!

    Remember: The beauty of Arctic Fox lies in experimentation. Don't be afraid to mix and match colors to find your perfect shade 🥰

    Have you tried any of these Sunset Orange combinations? 🍊👀 Share your results in the comments below and as always… Happy coloring, Fox Fam! 🎨🖌️👩‍🎨

     

    2024 Fall Hair Color Trends

    2024 Fall Hair Color Trends

    Autumn is here, and it's time to give your hair a makeover! With the leaves changing and the air getting crisp, there's no better time to experiment with a new hair color. This fall, we're seeing a resurgence of bold, vibrant shades, rich rubies, fiery reds, and of course a fall twist on the color of the year in baked peach. Let's dive into some of the hottest semi-permanent hair color trends to slay these coming Fall months! 

    Ruby Wine

    @stellacini in Wrath and Ritual over a faded green base

    If you're looking for a deep, rich color that's perfect for fall, ruby wine is the way to go. This gorgeous shade can be easily achieved using a 50/50 mix of long-time Arctic Fox favs Ritual and Wrath. @stellacini got the most gorgeous velvet-y vibe with this mix over her faded green base! This rich color is sure to turn heads and is the perfect statement for fall. 

    Ebony

    @morganmckain in Transylvania 

    Blue-toned black is sneaking back in, and we’re definitely not mad at it! Ebony is making the charts as a fall trending color, and it’s perfect for our Foxes who are dyeing to add a bit of mystery to their look. Pour up Transylvania to transform into whatever shade you’re rockin’ into a bold hair choice with a sultry, mystic edge. You can also add a touch of Blue Jean Baby for that extra punch.

    Pro Tip: Transylvania is a pigmented color with blue undertones and will bleed during the dyeing process so be sure to cover up, use vaseline and scrub your shower immediately!

    Neon Oranges and Pinks

    @ddcohair in Frosé, Peach Prosecco, and Electric Paradise

    @torymua in Porange

    This one might be a bit of a surprise, but fall is a great time to whip out the neons and make the boldest statement of 2024. Peachy oranges, and rusty pinks are THE color combo to totally seal the show and try something unique. Porange and Electric Paradise will be your stars for this show, both vibrant AF, and both with UV reactive tones that will glow in the dark if you’re gracing any festivals in the fall months. When working with these stunners, bleach will get you best results, so make sure you’re applying on a bleached, even base for the best results you could dream of! 

    Baked Peach

    @lolaliner in Peach Prosecco

    Peach ruled 2024 from start to finish, and for a trendy twist on the color of the year, baked peach is the one to dye! You’ll need a platinum base for this look to shine it’s brightest, and then, you guessed it! Peach Prosecco is your gal. Add a few drops of Ginger Flare for a grungier vibe and you’ve got the hottest color on your hands.

    Fiery Red

    @missempi in Poison and Sunset Orange

    RED has to be our favorite color - and if you’ve seen the Fox Fam rocking a red you KNOW you’ve found yourself heading to checkout for that same bottle. All our reds have INSANE color pigment payoff, but Poison is the IT girl when it comes to a good red. The lighter your base, the more venomous the color, so keep that in mind when you’ve decided on your poison. With a head of hair like this, you’ll be a walking fire hazard! 

    Pro Tip: Sunset Orange is known for its red undertones, so a touch of that to your concoction and you’ll have to call the fire department! 

    And that’s a wrap on our trend report, Fox Fam! Will you be dyeing any of these? Don’t forget to tag us @arcticfoxhaircolor and you just might get a feature. We can’t wait to see! 

    Most Loved Colors for Tints: Unleash Your Natural Hue with Arctic Fox

    Most Loved Colors for Tints: Unleash Your Natural Hue with Arctic Fox

    So, you've got beautiful, unbleached hair and you're ready to add a touch of color without the full commitment? 👀 You're in the right place! Arctic Fox offers a range of shades that are perfect for creating subtle yet stunning tints on your natural base. Let's dive into our most loved colors for tinting unbleached hair 🏊‍♀️

    Understanding Your Base

    Before we dive into specific shades, it's important to understand your natural hair color. Are you a brunette, a redhead, or somewhere in between? Your base color will influence how the tint looks. For example, blue hair dye! 💙😱  If you have naturally brunette hair vs red hair, the outcome would likely be different 👇

    👩‍🦰 💆🏽‍♀️For SUPER red hair, when blue dye is applied, the red and blue pigments can mix, creating a greenish hue. However, the blue dye will often appear closer to its original shade on brunette hair!

    Color theory magic! 🪄


    Top Picks for Tinting Unbleached Brunette & Blonde Hair

    Now, let's explore some Arctic Fox shades that work wonders on your unbleached hair:

      • Ginger Flare: This fiery red is perfect for enhancing natural red tones or adding a spicy kick to brown hair.
      • Poseidon: For a subtle, yet bold tint, Poseidon can create a truly beautiful blue.
      • Aquamarine: This shade can add a delicate, sea-foam green cast to your hair, resulting in a soft and ethereal look.
      • Purple AF: For a bolder statement, Purple AF can create a subtle violet tint that adds depth and dimension.
      • Virgin Pink: This hot pink can add a playful and youthful touch to your hair.
      • Wrath: This deep, rich red can add a dramatic yet natural-looking depth to brown hair.
      • Ritual: For a burgundy-inspired tint, Ritual can create a sophisticated and luxurious look on unbleached hair.

    Top Picks for Redheads

    • Ginger Flare: This is an obvious choice, but it’s a must-mention! It will intensify your natural red hues and add a vibrant kick.
    • Poison: For a deeper, richer red, Poison can be a stunning option. It can add depth and dimension to your natural color.
    • Poseidon: This might sound counterintuitive, but Poseidon can actually create a beautiful, muted copper or reddish-brown tone on natural red hair.
    • Purple AF: For a bold and unexpected look, Purple AF can create a vibrant, reddish-purple hue.
    • Aquamarine: This can create a unique, almost strawberry blonde effect on natural red hair.

    Top Picks for Gray Hair:

    • Poseidon: For a subtle, cool-toned tint, Poseidon can add a touch of shimmer to your gray locks.
    • Aquamarine: This shade can create a delicate, sea-foam green overlay that compliments gray hair beautifully.
    • Purple AF: For a softer, more muted purple, Purple AF can add depth and dimension to your gray.
    • Wrath: This deep red can add a striking contrast to gray hair, creating a bold and edgy look.
    • Ritual: For a darker, more mysterious vibe, Ritual can offer a rich burgundy tint.
    • Virgin Pink: If you're feeling adventurous, Virgin Pink can add a playful pop of color to your grays! 

    Tips for Tinting

    While it seems fairly simple to just slap the color on your hair, we always suggest a strand test! This will give you a good idea of how the dye will interact with your hair and help you achieve your desired look ✨

    Since every hair type has unique hydration, damage, and porosity levels, it's essential to avoid any unwanted surprises, by doing that strand test! we can’t stress it enough 🫶

    Remember: Arctic Fox is all about self-expression. Don’t be afraid to experiment and find your perfect tint!

    FINALLY… The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Let’s check out some inspo 😍🚨

    @amandayamila in a mix of Purple AF and Violet Dream

    @chirpwithme in Aquamarine

    @nightcherryx in Virgin Pink

    @skeletonqueen.99 in Wrath

    @xoxmadelyn in Ritual

    @kyrasantoro in Purple AF

    🩶✨ Don’t forget to check out this grey hair transformation using Arctic Fox Hair Colors. OH and you can’t forget this silver hair transformation using Aquamarine! 👏

     

    Have you tried tinting your unbleached hair with Arctic Fox? Bet you want to now 😉 

    Well when you do, be sure to share your results and favorite shades with us in the comments below and be sure to tag us on socials! As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach us at support@arcticfoxusa.com or through DM! Happy coloring, Fox! 🌈

    Mixing AF Semi-Permanent Hair Dye - Our Most Underrated Mixes

    Mixing AF Semi-Permanent Hair Dye - Our Most Underrated Mixes

    The best part about using AF semi-permanent hair dye? The absolutely ENDLESS customizability of our colors. ✨ You can create your own custom mixes and unleash your inner artist on your hair with just about any hair dye color combo you can dream of. 


    Let's dive into the realm of dynamic duos, perfect pairings, and all things Arctic Fox that effortlessly blend together - like peanut butter and jelly or your favorite color combo! Our Fox Fam would argue that mixing Arctic Fox hair dye is an art form. You can easily create a unique blend of color right from the comfort of your home. Our DIY formula is perfect for anyone wanting to experiment. Here are some of our most underrated color combinations you didn’t know you needed in your life!

    Dusty Rose Gold 

    Frosé and Space Cowgirl

    Let’s get dreamy with it! Frosé hair dye and Space Cowgirl hair dye create an unexpected color combo that GIVES springtime dream for our pastel lovers out there. Get out your AF mixing bowls and brushes and pour in a ratio of 70% Frose to 30% Space Cowgirl to get this lustrous color combo! It’s important that Frose hair dye a majority of this mix to nail the color on pre-lightened hair. 

    Brunette Bombshell

    Ginger Flare + Transylvania

    Our foxes are always asking for natural colors - and we have great news, you can totally create your own natural color mix at home! If you’re ready for a drastic transition from neon to natural, start with a base of Ginger Flare hair dye and add a few drops of Transylvania hair dye. To achieve that gorgeous reddish-brown, you’re going to need 80% Ginger Flare with 20% Transylvania ratio. This mix is shown on level 10 hair, so be sure to do a strand test before you try this beautiful brown hue to see how it will show up on your current hair level. 

    The Witch

    Girls Night and Transylvania

    This purple haze is guaranteed to put a spell on anyone.  👀 Give a smoky hue to Arctic Fox’s Girls Night hair dye by adding a few drops of Transylvania hair dye. You’ll want a ratio of 80% Girls Night and 20% Transylvania for this dreamy purple shade. This mix is shown on a level 10 base, so make sure you’re there or lighten up with Bleach, Please. A tiny may take to darker bases (no guarantees) but be sure to do a strand test to see how it looks on your locks!

    Peach Princess

    Arctic Mist Diluter, Girls Night, and Poison

    You’ll never guess what AF hair dyes make up this rustic shade! Start with 75% Arctic Mist Diluter, then add in 20% Girls Night hair dye, and finish off with 5% Poison hair dye. As always with lighter shades, you’ll need to start with a base level 10 hair for the mix to show up as pictured! This peachy perfect mix will turn heads throughout festival season, you’ll be dyeing to keep it all summer long.  Give it a go next time you want to spice up your look, and tag us so we can see! 

    Rich B*tch

    Ritual and Sterling

    Show off your expensive a** taste with this delicious berry shade that looks good enough to eat! Go halfsies with a mix of Ritual hair dye and Sterling hair dye to get this smokey berry color. This is perfect for wanting to turn things up a notch and opt for a more natural looking shade while still exploring purple hues! The mix pictured is on a level 10 base, so go with a strand test to see how it shows up on you.

    Creative Hair Dye Color Placements 

    Split Dyes

    Ritual and Arctic Mist Diluter + Sterling and Electric Paradise

    Talk about a perfect pairing! This stunning split dye is a mix of 50% Ritual hair dye and 50% Arctic Mist Diluter on one side with Sterling hair dye and Electric Paradise hair dye mixed together for the other. If you’re looking for a trendy but daring color combo for Vday (or year ‘round), this color placement should definitely be next up on your list. Oh, and the adorable puppy, you ask? We partner with rescues like Pup Culture to prevent animal cruelty and promote animal welfare! If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you can apply to adopt the adorable doggos they rescue. Visit @pupculturerescue on Instagram where they post their pups weekly! 

    Dreamy Color Melt

    Girls Night and Periwinkle

    If a split dye isn’t calling your name but you still want to show off two colors at once, a color melt is your move! A color melt is simply starting with one color on the top part of your hair that quite literally melts beautifully as it meets with another color towards the bottom half of your hair! This stunning color melt is Girls Night hair dye and Periwinkle hair dye - and OMG it’s a literal dream. Girls Night and Periwinkle are on the lighter end of our vivid hair dyes, so you absolutely need to start with level 9 hair or lighter! Use our Bleach, Please hair lightening kit to get your hair to the desired level if you need, and always always do a strand test.

    Halo

    Virgin and Poison

    Looking to mix it up even more? 👀 Check out halo hair, it’s literally everywhere right now! A halo color placement is one color on your first layer of hair, and a different color on the layers beneath it. It gives a gorgeous peekaboo effect and the styling options are truly endless! This fiery look from @alexajdmakeup was made using Virgin Pink hair dye and Poison hair dye. We love this color combo, especially during the month of February when red and pink hues reign supreme. Lucky for you AF shades are made for creating these daring looks at home! Virgin Pink hair color is a vibrant hot pink and will appear as a magenta tint on brown hair, its most vibrant form comes with pre-lightened hair. Poison hair color has a slight orange undertone that will prevent it from fading to a pink. Poison will give a dark, subtle tint to darker tones of hair but will turn out most vibrantly on hair that is pre-lightened to around a level 8. Give it a go the next time you’re feeling spicy!

    Now that you’re a pro at color combos make sure you tag us on IG @arcticfoxhaircolor if you try out any of these mixes or split dyes. We love to see you explore your inner hairstylist with our DIY friendly hair dye colors!

    How to Recreate the 2024 Color of the Year with Arctic Fox Hair Dye

    How to Recreate the 2024 Color of the Year with Arctic Fox Hair Dye

    While we say goodbye to another year, one of the most anticipated things about the year ahead is Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement and how it applies to what’s happening around the globe. Did you know Pantone first started their Color of the Year program in 1999? For the last 25 years, the team at Pantone has found a way to visualize the current state of the world through color, something our Fox Fam can really get behind!

    Before we look ahead, we thought it would be fun to look back one last time. We spent all of 2023 celebrating our 10th anniversary, so before moving into the next decade of AF we’re time traveling to see how Pantone encompassed the last 10 years in terms of color and why. SO many of these colors are still some of the Fox Fam’s favorite shades to play with!

    2013 - Emerald, a hue that enhances a sense of well-being further by inspiring insight as well as promoting balance and harmony.

    2014 - Radiant Orchid is still a custom hair dye mix that we love to see and according to Pantone it’s “expressive and exotic blooming with confidence and warmth.” 

    2015 - Marsala became a favorite in the fashion and beauty world because of its versatility being flattering on just about everyone, dramatic and grounding, and just a gorgeous color that enriches our minds, bodies and souls.
    2016 - Rose Quartz and Serenity, a softer take on color as Pantone blended two shades for the first time with colors that “psychologically fulfilled yearning for reassurance and security; a color combination that challenged traditional perceptions of color association” (hello split dye).
    2017 - Greenery, nature’s neutral and symbol of new beginnings. We can never get enough green, honestly. 
    2018 - Ultraviolet, one of our personal favorites as a color that communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future. Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. We know why our Fox Fam makes our deep purples a best seller each year. 
    2019 - Living Coral was an animating and life-affirming color with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge. 
    2020 - Classic Blue, a color we all needed at the time to suggest reassurance and our desire for a dependable and stable foundation, imprinted into our psyches as a restful color, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility.  
    2021 - Illuminating and Ultimate Gray, a marriage of two independent colors conveying a message of strength and hopefulness, enduring and uplifting, something we all needed to feel in a post-pandemic world.   
    2022 - Very Peri, a color to help us embrace an altered landscape of possibilities, opening us up to a new vision as we rewrite our lives. Something that resonates with our Periwinkle lovers.   
    2023 - Viva Magenta, a shade rooted in nature and expressive of a new signal of strength, brave and fearless, promoting joy and optimism, powerful and empowering. We talked about why this was so fitting for our Fox Fam here

    That brings us to 2024…. We say it every year, but it feels like the folks at Pantone are reading our minds, or maybe, we just know what we’re talking about when it comes to color too 😀The 2024 Color of the year is PEACH FUZZ! According to Pantone, “Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration. A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others or for enjoying a moment of stillness and the feeling of sanctuary.” As a brand who puts our community first, we could not love this more. 

    Peach Fuzz sits between pink and orange on the color spectrum, and we’ve already been dreaming of ways for you to give this a try in 2024. We fully expect this color to be EVERYWHERE in the spring. 

    If you’re looking to nail “Peach Fuzz,” you’ll want Sunset Orange Hair Dye and our Arctic Mist Diluter. If you’re already at a level 10 for your base color, use Arctic Mist Diluter the heck out of Sunset Orange until the color appears as warm and fuzzy as you’d like. Of course, perform a strand test FIRST to be sure you’re peachy keen! 


    Faded Sunset Orange 

    For a more pinky peach hue, take your diluted Sunset Orange and mix her with Frose or Electric Paradise Hair Color, depending on how pink you want to take your peach. 

    @siren.style in Sunset Orange and Electric Paradise 

    For a darker take on the Color of the Year, start out with Cosmic Sunshine hair dye, add a dollop of Frose hair dye and a few drops of Sunset Orange.

    @sheaella in Cosmic Sunshine, Frosé, and a few drops of Sunset Orange

    One of our most coveted mixes is this dreamy peach made with equal parts Arctic Mist Diluter and Girls Night hair color plus a dollop of Poison


    So, are you ready to embrace that warm fuzzy feeling? Don’t forget to tag us @arcticfoxhaircolor with your new look! 

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