Peekaboo Highlights: The Playful Pop of Color You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Published on: 2025-05-26

Looking for a bold, creative way to update your hair without a full-on transformation? Peekaboo highlights are the playful trend that’s taking over 2025—and for good reason. These hidden pops of color are the perfect way to express your personality, experiment with bold shades, and keep things professional or subtle when you need to.

At Venelle Salon & Spa in Park Slope, Brooklyn, our colorists specialize in fun, customized peekaboo highlights that blend beautifully with your style and hair type—whether you're a student, creative professional, or simply love to stand out.


What Are Peekaboo Highlights?

Peekaboo highlights are strategically placed sections of vibrant or contrasting color that are typically hidden underneath the top layers of your hair. They “peek” out when your hair moves or is styled in certain ways, offering a burst of surprise and color.


Why Everyone Loves Peekaboo Highlights

🎨 Creative Freedom: Try bold colors like blue, purple, pink, or neon—without committing to an all-over change.
🔒 Office-Friendly: Keep them subtle and hidden when needed, or flaunt them with braids, ponytails, or curls.
🧼 Low Maintenance: Since they’re hidden, the grow-out is soft and natural, requiring fewer touch-ups.
🌈 Customizable: Choose from vivid neons, jewel tones, soft pastels, or even a contrast of platinum on dark hair.


Best Hair Types for Peekaboo Highlights

Peekaboo highlights work beautifully on:

  • Straight hair: Especially when layered—reveals color in movement.

  • Wavy hair: The texture naturally shows off the hidden hues.

  • Curly/textured hair: Pops of color look stunning and multidimensional between curls.

They also suit all hair lengths—from bobs to long layers.


Popular Peekaboo Color Combos in 2025

💗 Rose pink under honey blonde
💙 Icy blue in dark brunette layers
💜 Lavender beneath silver or platinum
🍭 Rainbow streaks under natural brown
🖤 Black and electric red for bold contrast


How to Maintain Peekaboo Highlights

  • Use color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner

  • Limit washing to preserve vivid tones

  • Use a cool water rinse to reduce fading

  • Book a gloss or toner every 4–6 weeks to refresh vibrancy


Ready to Play with Color?

Let’s create a bold, beautiful color reveal that’s uniquely yours! Book your peekaboo highlight service at Venelle Salon & Spa and let your color personality shine through—whether it’s sweet, edgy, or somewhere in between.

📞 Call now: 718.989.9800
🌐 Book online: venellespa.com


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