JAKARTA - Ghost roots are predicted to be the dominant hair style trend in 2026. This is a hairstyle where people boldly make the hair roots the center of color exploration.
The trend of ghost roots began to steal the spotlight through Billie Eilish's appearance at the Golden Globes and Grammy 2024. She appeared with glowing red and neon green hair roots, which contrasted sharply with her jet black hair.
Since then, the exploration of color at the roots of the hair has been expanding, ranging from pink, pastel blue, to light blonde. By coloring the roots of the hair, ghost roots give a real light on the hair.
"Ghost roots also give a little real light. For people who like darker, more gothic hair, it's a great way to add frivolity or color, without completely switching to the light side," Bleach London founder Alex Brownsell said, quoted from Dazed Digital, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Actually, ghost roots are not a really new hair style concept. This style reminds us of the angel ring hairstyle that is popular in Japan, as well as the aesthetics of the early 2000s emo kids, as well as some anime characters.
However, the current version of ghost roots comes with a high fashion touch, which feels more chic and conceptual. This hairstyle is now increasingly used in the runway models of various fashion brands.
Outside the runway, one of the studios that drives the ghost roots trend is OOO-ing Studio in Taiwan. This salon is known for its vibrant dyeing techniques and experimental haircuts, with its models often appearing like game characters.
To create a ghost roots hairstyle, it is recommended to make it at the salon. This is because you need to ensure that the hair roots look brighter than the rest of the hair with bleaching or dyeing techniques.
Ghost roots are often combined with short haircuts such as crop models or faded/tapered on the side, creating a subtle contrast like a ghost (ghost) on the roots. This involves a special dyeing process at the salon, especially for the roots of the hair, then adjusted to the desired haircut.
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