From Shego's villain vibes to Deku Midoriya's heroic locks, black hair with green highlights has been serving iconic looks across pop culture for years. Billie Eilish, FKA Twigs, and Kylie Jenner have all rocked this electrifying combo, proving it's a timeless statement. And let's be real, color pairing green highlights on black hair absolutely slays during spooky season. Keep reading to learn 5 easy ways to get this October-perfect hair at home with Arctic Fox!
1. Green Highlights on Black Hair
@snipfreak used Neon Moon, Phantom Green, and Poseidon
Classic green highlights on jet black hair give off that cool, mysterious energy that makes people do a double-take. It's edgy without trying too hard, and the subtle pops of green add just the right amount of drama.
How to get the green highlights on black hair look
Use a weaving method to section out the pieces of hair you want green with hair clips. Apply bleach to lighten those pieces, wait 10-15 minutes to process, then wash and dry your hair. Apply your chosen shade of green to the lightened sections and wait at least 30 minutes (or go longer for extra saturation). Rinse with cold water and voila—you're rocking black hair with green highlights!
Pro tip: If you already have highlights, skip the bleach and just slap your favorite shade of green on top. Need to freshen up the black sections? Try Transylvania!
2. Black and Green Split Dye Hair
@stevieleigh123 in Space Cowgirl
Split dye is giving fun, cool, weird-but-make-it-fashion energy. Half black, half green—it's bold, it's statement-making, and it's surprisingly easier to pull off than you think.
How to get the black and green split dye look
Create 2 symmetrical sections by making a clean middle part using hair clips. Use bleach to lighten the side you want green, wait 10-15 minutes to process, then wash and dry your hair. Apply your chosen shade of green to one side and Transylvania to the other side. Wait at least 30 minutes (or go longer for extra saturation), then rinse one side at a time with cold water to avoid color mixing. Voila—you're rocking a black and green split dye that's out of this world!
Pro tip: When washing your hair, always use cold water and wash the green side first, then cover it with conditioner before doing the black side to avoid mixing colors.
3. Black Hair with Green Bangs
@cakefacedcutie in Iris Green
Green bangs on black hair? Ultimate baddie energy. This look is cool, fun, and seriously eye-catching—plus it's one of the most user-friendly ways to rock black and green hair since you're only working with a small section.
How to get the black hair with green bangs look
Use hair clips to section out your bangs from the rest of your hair. Apply bleach to lighten your fringe, wait 10-15 minutes to process, then wash and dry your hair. Apply your chosen shade of green to your bangs and add Transylvania everywhere else. Wait at least 30 minutes (or go longer for extra saturation), then rinse your bangs first with cold water before rinsing out your black dye to avoid color mixing. Voila—you just made your black hair POP with a green glow!
Pro tip: When washing your hair, always use cold water and wash the green side first, then cover it with conditioner before doing the black side to avoid mixing colors.
4. Black Hair with Chunky Green Highlights
@elsbethdz in Cosmic Sunshine, Iris Green, and Poseidon
Chunky highlights are back and better than ever! This look brings bold, fun, playful vibes while giving your hair major dimension and movement.
How to get the chunky green highlights look
Use hair clips to section out your chunky green highlights. Apply bleach to lighten those sections, wait 10-15 minutes to process, then wash and dry your hair. Apply your chosen shades of green to the bleached sections and Transylvania to the rest of your hair. Wait at least 30 minutes (or go longer for extra saturation), then rinse each chunky highlight one at a time with cold water to avoid color mixing. Voila—you're rocking black hair with chunky green highlights!
Pro tip: Use different shades of green hair dye like neon green, dark green, and bright green to add extra dimension.
5. Black and Green Color Block Hair
@dmxrven in Phantom Green and Transylvania
Color blocking is giving major cool-girl baddie energy. It's modern, it's fresh, and like green bangs, it's one of the most user-friendly ways to experiment with black and green hair since you're working with defined sections.
How to get the black and green color block look
Use hair clips to section out your green color block. Apply bleach to lighten the green sections, wait 10-15 minutes to process, then wash and dry your hair. Apply your chosen shade of green to the color block sections and add Transylvania everywhere else. Wait at least 30 minutes (or go longer for extra saturation), then rinse your color block section first with cold water before rinsing out your black dye to avoid color mixing. Voila—you just made your black hair shine with pops of green!
Pro tip: When washing your hair, always use cold water and wash the green side first, then cover it with conditioner before doing the black section to avoid mixing colors.
FAQ
What skin tone does green hair look good on?
Anyone can rock green hair, but different skin tones pop depending on the shade of green you choose. Warm undertones glow in a bright, warm green. Neutral undertones can rock a pastel green like nobody's business. Cooler undertones look especially flattering in a deep emerald green.
What highlight color is good for black hair?
Black hair pairs beautifully with so many shades of the rainbow, but we especially love black hair with green highlights!
Does green look good with black hair?
Yes! Green has been paired with black hair on celebrities and in the media since the beginning of time.
What's the hardest color to get out of hair?
The hardest hair color to remove is generally black or red due to its dark, large pigment molecules. Blue and green are also difficult, especially if they are on a yellow-based blonde and turn into an unwanted green hue as they fade. Check out our blog on easy blue hair dye removal!
Time for your Black and Green Hair Transformation
There you have it—5 easy ways to get black and green highlights at home with Arctic Fox! Make sure to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, X, and Threads @arcticfoxhaircolor for more black and green hair color inspo and tips and tricks. Don't forget to tag us in your hair transformation for a chance to be featured!
