Dark roots is the controversial hair colour that's trending this season
Dark roots have emerged as one of 2022's most controversial hair trends. Maybe it's because the last couple of years ā what with the limited access to our glam squads ā have helped us get a lot more comfortable with root regrowth. Or maybe we're drawn to slightly dishevelled looking hair. There's something subtly sexy about cba, messy-girl hair.
Kim Kardashian is the latest celeb to join the movement. Though it's not the first time she's dabbled with the trend, her most recent rendition is chunkier and grungier than the neat centre root smudge she gave us in her previous platinum phase. It could be a sign that Kim's āBlonde Eraā is on its way out, but we reckon she'll enjoy rebel roots for a little while longer, since she seems to be embracing more of a grunge beauty aesthetic heading into autumn.
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Prior to Kim, Dua became a poster-girl for the movement when she first made her switch to blonde back in 2019. And Margot Robbie's been feeling it for quite some time. Ciara has flitted in and out of the trend, remixing it against a candy floss pink hair colour. Rose Byrne been there and done it and Charlize Theron wore it against cropped hair.
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Here's a look at the celebs rocking dark roots...
kimkardashian / InstagramKim K has revisited the grown-out root (a trend she's tried previously) but this time it's chunkier and grungierā¦ And we're on board.
Getty ImagesDua Lipa has been experimenting with platinum blonde since last year and keeps returning to this grown-out statement root.
Ciara / InstagramBecause grown-out roots are not just for bottled blondes. Ciara shows how she made candy floss pink look way more wearable grounded with a darker root.
Getty ImagesMargot Robbie at this years SAG awards. She paired a loose updo with relaxed grown out roots.
Jon KopaloffRihanna was way ahead of the mullet and grown-out root trend, rocking them way back in 2012 at the Grammys.
Getty ImagesKim Kardashian dirtied up ice blonde hair with dark roots.
@harryjoshhair / InstagramRose Byrne's brunette centre parting paired down her platinum blonde strands.
Getty ImagesCharlize Theron dipped her toe into the trend with delicate baby roots showing a little (but not too much) regrowth.
Getty ImagesHailey Baldwin rocked grown out roots at a fashion event in New York and pulled off the look with ease, naturally.
Getty ImagesParis Jackson shows off her roots with this cool flipped-over parting style. Rock chick roots look especially cool on textured bobs - this is the proof.
PA PhotosSofia Richie looks the epitome of a rock chick with her slicked-back grown-out roots.
Getty ImagesCiara looks stunning with darker roots. We love the different shades in her hair, and her gorgeous makeup here, too.
PA PhotosElla Eyre proudly showed off her grown-out roots in this curly updo, which she paired with an amazing purple lip shade.
Getty ImagesKristen's rock chick look is still going strong! Her most recent style was this half-up, half-down 'do.
Getty ImagesKate Moss is the Queen of rock chick roots. She manages to make them look seriously stylish.
Getty ImagesUsually we'd advise keeping away from hairstyles that show off your roots, but sometimes it's fun to embrace your inner rock chick like Kristen Stewart, and sport a half-up, half-down 'do.
PA PhotosAn updo? When your roots are coming through? Jennifer Lawrence defies beauty odds by making this look work for her.
Getty ImagesFearne Cotton shows how to wear your roots like a cool girl. Her voluminous, textured hairstyle provides the perfect partner to her grown-out hair.
Getty ImagesNot sold on the whole roots thing? Stick to a darker, honey-toned blonde so that your natural shade will blend more evenly.
Getty ImagesSaoirse Ronan's subtle root-age works perfectly with her nonchalant, tousled lengths.
GettyPretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson has this root thing down. Her bronde (blonde meets brunette), slightly grown-out locks look stunning.
PA PhotosGrowing out your roots is a great way to start a subtle ombre look. Just follow Doutzen Kroes' lead!
Getty ImagesDiane Kruger is the master of darker roots, and knows how to make them look extremely chic.
Getty ImagesCiara's ace curls take the attention right away from her roots. They still look ultra cool, though.
PA PhotosWe'd usually advise sticking to side-swept styles or side partings when your roots are a little longer than usual, but if you're embracing them a little more, brave a centre parting.
Rex FeaturesGeorgia Jagger looks like the ultimate rock chick with her dark roots and long bangs.
Bella Hadid/InstagramFans went wild after Bella Hadid dyed her hair ice blonde with pink ends. Her new style also featured some rather cool roots, too.
Getty ImagesHow to make pastel hair look even cooler? Just let your root area grown a little, like Atlanta Decadenet.
GettyGrown-out roots can also work on shorter bob hairstyles. Jourdan Dunn's are super cool.
Getty ImagesKayley Cuoco takes grown-out roots to the extreme and totally gets away with it!
Getty ImagesLittle Mix's Perrie Edwards let her overgrown roots develop into an ombre dip dye.
Rex FeaturesHow to get the attention off of your roots? Wear a super bold and bright lipstick, like Drew Barrymore.
Getty ImagesGigi Hadid's relaxed style is only made cooler by her slightly darker roots.
Elizabeth Olsen uses her root area to her advantage.
