Skunk Stripes: A Look at the Y2K Hair Trend Making a Comeback
First Xtina, then Dua Lipa, now you.
As early millennium trends continue to resurface in the 2020s, the skunk stripe hair trend is a classic hairstyle of the times. It girls Dua Lipa and SZA can be seen sporting the look, as well as a diverse plethora of Instagram influencers and TikTok e-girls alike. Simple enough for anyone to try out but unique enough for anyone to stand out in, skunk stripes should be your next emotional haircut.
The skunk stripe is the next generation of chunky highlights, a popular hair trend pioneered by girls of the late '90s to early noughties. Perhaps the most popular early iteration of chunky highlights belonged to Christina Aguilera, with her platinum blonde hair and thick strands of black in between: the pop culture predecessor to the modern skunk stripe.
The skunk stripe is accessible to a number of hair types, versatile in style, and low maintenance. By dyeing a strand (or strands) of dark or colored hair in a contrasting light or bright color, the skunk stripe is easily achieved, and can be created in a variety of ways that suit your personal aesthetic. Opt for dyeing two layered strands, curtain bangs (a staple of e-girl style), the paralleled areas of the contrast shade, a peek-a-boo style in the back, or a single standout streak to lay among a dark canvas of hair.
See more inspiration on how to style your own skunk stripe here:
