L'Oréal launches DIY ombre set
Would you try this at home?
By Marianne Mychaskiw, InStyle magazineThe ombre trend of yesteryear is still having a moment (Rihanna is the latest star to try it), and now you can get the look at home with L’Oréal’s first-ever DIY ombre set.
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The brand just launched Wild Ombre kits, available in tones to match light, medium, and dark hair colors. Each is equipped with a plastic brush to help you get the shift in shade just right.
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So, would you dye your own ombre highlights? Answer in our poll, and if you’re looking for a DIY project, shop the kits for $10 each at lorealparisusa.com.
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