"It's Only Rock 'n' Roll" by Ksfh
Pastel hair colors have made a significant impact on social media, style circles, and the celebrity crowd over the past years. Lana Del Rey, Cara Delevingne, Pixie Lott, the Kardashians, and Nicole Richie are just a few of the many women who have embraced this trend with enthusiasm.
These colors work best on blondes, but many brunettes have tailored the look to suit themselves as well. Brown or black-to-pastel ombrés have been a major trend among women with darker hair, with celebrities like Sky Ferreira, Katie Price, and Rihanna leading the way.
Pastel Pink and Purple Hair
The naturally light hair has been lifted to a summery blonde base. The section around her face has been toned with a pastel ombré that starts with light purple at the roots and gradually transitions into a soft rose-pink at the tips.
Stylists typically keep the darker color—here, light purple—near the roots, and the lighter color—rose-pink—at the ends for easier maintenance, as natural roots are often darker than the pastel tips.
The nude-colored dress complements the playful mood of her hair color, while her dark, intense makeup enhances the sultry vibe of the look. Her long hair has been cut into connected layers, with the ends curled using a large-barrel curling iron to maximize the glam factor.
This look is perfect for a night out on the town with friends!
Half Up-Style with Pastel Colors
This photo highlights the versatility of this hairstyle and color. It features the same model, hairstyle, and pastel color as the previous photo. However, here her hair has been curled from root to tip and styled into a half-updo.
The black dress gives the look a slightly more formal feel compared to the sparkly nude dress in the previous picture. This style is perfect for turning heads and attracting attention!
The dramatic eye makeup takes center stage, while her light rose-tinted lips flawlessly complement the rose-pink pastel tones in her hair. Even if you work in a semi-corporate environment, you can hide most of the pastel-colored section by styling your hair in a French roll.
Updo with Pastel Hair Colors
This is another example of the versatility of this style and color. The same model and hair color are featured here, but this time her hair is styled in a high, tailored French roll with curls spilling over the top.
Notice how most of the pastel color is hidden, except for the light rose-pink curls at the top. This hairstyle is more structured and demure than the previous ones, which is why the model is now dressed in a sheer black blouse with tiny gold dots.
Her eye makeup is dark, dramatic, and winged, complementing both the black blouse and the hairstyle. The rose-pink lips balance the pastel hair color for a cohesive look.
Short Hair with Pastel Hues
This is a more subdued example of pastel hues, perfect for even the strictest corporate environments. The light blonde hair has been toned to a cool ash blonde. A few strands of light rose-pink have been added around her hairline and at the roots to create dimension and movement.
Her short, slightly layered bob has been curled with a small-barrel curling iron and then brushed out for a laid-back, natural look.
Short Bob with Violet Hues
Here we see an artistically blunt and ultra-modern short bob, a style favored by many. The blunt cut complements her slim and striking face. Her dark roots have been toned with a violet-based toner, creating a subtle violet hue that prevents her light golden blonde hair from becoming brassy.
This technique is excellent for naturally dark-haired individuals whose blonde tips tend to yellow over time. Toning the regrowth with a violet toner leaves a pastel hue that subtly washes over the blonde hair as the toner fades, keeping the blonde cool over time.
Modern Hair for Older Women
In this photo, the same model and haircut are featured as in the previous picture, but her hair has been blow-dried back into a sophisticated and structured style. The violet-toned roots have toned the surrounding sections of hair to a cool ash blonde.
This look works well for everyone, but it’s particularly flattering for older women. The violet-toned roots blend seamlessly with gray hair, especially between highlight appointments, and the violet toner gives a beautiful ash blonde effect to medium to light grays.
The sheer black top creates a demure and sophisticated contrast to the playful party looks from earlier. Her eye makeup, in shades of violet and purple, enhances the pastel hues in her hair.
Pixie Cut with Cool Hair Colors
This short, cropped pixie cut features structured sides and a longer, wispy top. The style highlights her striking jawline and facial features. Pixie cuts generally suit oval or slim faces with striking features such as intense eyes or a defined mouth.
The standout feature here is the color. The very short sides and back of the natural light brown hair are toned with a medium pastel-rose hue. The longer top section has been toned with a medium ash blonde, with a streak of light blue extending vertically along the hairline. The cool tones work harmoniously with the style and the her features.
Pixie Cut with Blue Coloring
This is the same pixie cut as in the previous picture, but here the hair is blow-dried to the side and back. The light electric blue contrasts beautifully with the medium pastel-rose tones on her natural light brown hair.
All of the hair colors in this style share a cool ash undertone, creating a unified look despite the use of three different colors: light ash blonde, light electric blue, and medium pastel rose-brown.
The metallic gray eye makeup creates a visual parallel with the hair’s horizontal layers, emphasizing the color transition from medium pastel rose-brown to light electric blue to ash blonde.
Hairstyles: Kristijan Petek for Ksfh
Makeup: Marco Zagar
Hair Color: Marco Beltram
Photography: Rok Trzan