Calico Hair: The Playful TikTok Color Trend Taking Over 2025

Written By Elle Westby

TikTok has crowned its newest hair obsession: Calico Hair Color. Inspired by the soft, patchwork tones of calico cats, this trend blends reds, blondes, and neutrals into a playful, painterly finish that feels both bold and wearable.

Calico hair color at Gem House Salon in Brooklyn—dimensional red and blonde balayage blended with warm neutral tones, styled for a glossy, modern finish.

Discover the Calico Hair trend—TikTok’s bold new mix of reds, blondes, and neutrals. At Gem House Salon in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, our stylists create seamless calico color with balayage and gloss. Serving clients from Williamsburg, Long Island City (LIC), Bushwick, and North Brooklyn.

🎨 What Is Calico Hair?

Calico hair is all about contrast and harmony. Think ribbons of coppery red, creamy blonde, and warm brunette layered together to create dimension from every angle. The result isn’t harsh stripes—it’s a soft, artistic mix that looks sun-kissed, modern, and full of personality.

On TikTok, creators are showing DIY attempts with box dyes and foils at home, but the true beauty of calico hair comes from the blend—and that’s where professional artistry is essential.

💎 Why Calico Hair Works Best in the Salon

  • Custom Placement
    At Gem House Salon in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, our colorists use balayage and foil techniques to paint shades exactly where they enhance your haircut and natural tones.

  • Seamless Blending
    Demi-permanent glosses are layered to soften transitions and keep the mix of reds and blondes looking luxe, not patchy.

  • Healthier Hair, Better Results
    Professional products (like Davines) ensure that your hair stays shiny and healthy throughout the process—something box dye can’t promise.

🌟 Why Clients Love It

  • Playful yet polished: A bold trend that still looks elevated.

  • Seasonless: Warm reds and neutrals transition beautifully from fall into spring.

  • Customizable: Soft pastels, rich coppers, or golden blondes—your calico can be as subtle or dramatic as you’d like.

✨ The Bottom Line

Calico hair color is TikTok’s boldest trend of 2025, but the secret to making it look expensive—not experimental—is professional application and expert blending.

💎 Schedule a Color Consultation

Ready to play with dimension?
Schedule a color consultation at Gem House Salon and bring TikTok’s calico hair trend to life in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, LIC, or Bushwick.

Elle Westby
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