Photo: Karley Saagi
Pink is not just for little girls! This bold and playful hue has taken the beauty world by storm, offering endless possibilities for self-expression. Whether you’re a pastel princess or a vibrant vixen, there’s a shade of pink out there just for you. So, are you ready to enter the world of pink perfection?
Champagne Blonde: A sophisticated, luminous blonde with subtle undertones of beige and gold. It’s like capturing the effervescence of a champagne flute in hair color.
- Achieving the look: To create champagne blonde, a colorist typically pre-lightens the hair to a pale blonde base. Then, a soft, golden toner is applied to infuse warmth without brassiness. Subtle balayage highlights can add dimension.
Strawberry Blonde: Playful, warm and sunny! Strawberry blonde with reddish undertones, reminiscent of sweet juice from freshly picked strawberries.
- Achieving the look: A strawberry blonde is created by lifting the hair to a light blonde base and then applying a copper-based toner. The intensity of the red can be adjusted based on the desired depth and warmth of the tone.
Cotton Candy Hair: A dreamy, pastel pink that evokes a whimsical and sweet atmosphere.
- Achieving the look: This ethereal shade requires a very light base, often platinum blonde. A soft pink toner is applied, and the color can be diluted with clear gloss for a more pastel effect.
Peachy Pink: This beautiful shade of pink is a soft, almost pastel pink with subtle orange undertones. It looks like an Arctic supreme peach or a summer sunset.
- Achieving the look: A peachy pink is created by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a toner with pink and peach pigments. The ratio of pink to peach can be adjusted for desired warmth.
Rose Gold: Isn’t it gorgeous? Rose gold is a luxurious blend of pink and gold, creating a metallic, shimmering effect.
- Achieving the look: A rose gold is achieved by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a toner with pink and gold pigments. The balance of the two colors will determine the overall tone.
- Achieving the look: To create a perfect shade of dusty pink, the hair is lightened to a pale blonde, then toned with a combination of pink and gray pigments. The addition of a clear gloss can help to soften the color. The key to this hair look is a uniform shade with no blotchy spots and yellowness.
- Achieving the look: This beautiful Barbie pink shade can be achieved only on a very light, almost white hair base. Of course, it is important to go to a professional hair salon (that specializes in hair dyeing) to keep your hair healthy. A vibrant pink direct dye is applied to achieve that desired Barbie-pink intensity.
- Achieving the look: Similar to Barbie pink, a very light base is needed. A neon pink direct dye is used, and the intensity can be adjusted based on the desired brightness. You can add a few contrasting streaks to add dimension to this hair look.
Hot Pink Hair Color: Next we have this passionate, fiery pink with a hint of red undertones.
- Achieving the look: In most cases, the hot pink is created by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a vibrant pink toner with a touch of red pigment for depth.
Dark Fuchsia: And, at last, we have the darkest shade of pink – fuchsia. It is a bold, enigmatic shade that marries the intensity of crimson with the vivacity of pink. It’s a deep, rich hue with undertones of purple, creating a captivating, almost jewel-toned effect. Of course, it doesn’t look as blinding as neon pink, but is easier to maintain this vivid shade (and it keeps your hair healthier.)
- Achieving the look: To get this striking color, the hair colorist typically begins by lightening the hair to a pale blonde base. A custom blend of intense fuchsia and violet dyes is then applied. The colorist might incorporate a darker shade at the roots for a more dramatic, rooted look or opt for a solid, vibrant fuchsia from root to tip.