Kylie Jenner’s Teal Highlights
With Teal already highlighted as a major hair colour trend for 2026, Kylie Jenner has just given it a high-profile boost with her bold new highlights.
Industry experts explain why this colour is attracting attention and how it can be interpreted across different styles.
Brian ‘Leo’ McCallum, Owner and Colour Director ROAR Hair & Beauty
“What Kylie’s done with this look is a masterclass in contrast: the depth of her dark base against that hit of teal makes the colour pop in a really modern, graphic way. We’ve seen the return of vivid tones building over the past few seasons, but teal is different — it’s fresh, it’s futuristic, and it’s already been highlighted as a major hair colour trend for 2026. It feels expressive and confident and is a modern take on one of her past iconic looks, which I love.
Teal is such an exciting shade because it lives in that space that can be both soft and striking — it’s bold, but it’s also extremely wearable.
At ROAR, we love it when clients are ready to play with colour in this way; it’s about creating hair that turns heads but still feels wearable, polished, and full of personality. Teal, especially in these glossy, contrasted placements, is a brilliant way to do just that.”
Suzie McGill, Artistic Director, Rainbow Room International
“Kylie Jenner’s new teal look really brings Transformative Teal into focus. It’s a shade that’s already been highlighted as a major trend for 2026, and seeing it on someone with Kylie’s influence confirms just how current and wearable it is. I love this tone because it’s vibrant, full of energy, and instantly elevates a style. On Kylie, it makes a statement but still feels authentic to her, that balance of impact and individuality is exactly what makes Transformative Teal so exciting”
Tracey Anne Smith, Creative Director of MOOD
“Transformative Teal has been on the trend radar for a while, but Kylie Jenner’s latest look has pushed it straight into the spotlight. Her take is fearless, bold, unapologetic, and full of attitude. I love how the colour moves between oceanic depth and the electricity of the skies; it feels alive, fluid, and dynamic. This isn’t a shade for the faint-hearted — it’s for clients who want to change the game. Kylie’s revival of teal really cements it as one of the defining statement colours of 2026.
To achieve vibrant, fashion-forward hues like this, I always reach for MOOD Colour Cream — it delivers intense, long-lasting results.
I also recommend pairing it with a colour-protecting routine at home, such as MOOD Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner, to help maintain the shade’s brilliance and longevity.”
Seung Ki Baek, Creative Colour Expert and RUSH Artistic Team Member
“This aquatic, vibrant shade blends an array of blue and green hues to create the most beautiful statement colour, teal. Harmonising delicate femininity and vibrancy, this shade encapsulates an essence of edgy without straying too far from its graceful feel.
This colour can be adapted to be bespoke to the individual, with the teal being tailored to partner with different complexions, working for both blondes and brunettes to add depth and dimension to their base colour.
As always with colour, the condition of the hair should be at forefront of your mind at all times and keeping this as pristine as possible is key.”
Safy Burton, Safy B’s Salon
“Kylie’s teal ends were legendary – I’m so glad she has brought them back! Her colours have created a massive shift in creative colour for clients, inspiring them to experiment more – something which every stylist loves to hear! The teal trend is a fun expression of individuality, working on blonde and brunettes.
When colouring the hair, it’s important to take into consideration the clients skin tone, lighter skin may look washed-out and darker skin will require higher contrast of colour intensity for this trend to really work.”
I love this colour when teamed with a bob or when using the peekaboo colouring technique to inject fun into your client’s hair!
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