Google "who invented Ombre' hair?" and the first names that comes up is Aaliyah & Tre' Major!
The origins of the ombré hair technique are unclear, but the word "ombrer" is French for "to shade". The earliest written record of the word in France is from 1671, and in England it dates back to 1661.
The ombré hair technique became popular in the early 2000s after singer Aaliyah had her hair dyed in a gradual fade from dark roots to lighter ends. Aaliyah's hairstylist, Tre Major, is credited with creating the innovative style.
Happy Birthday to Tre' Major today!!
Photography in this post from Jeff Dunas.











