Pastel Hair Colour Ideas to Inspire Your Next Look

If you’re on the hunt for a super buzzy new hair colour , look no further. There are so many fun pastel hair colour ideas out there to experiment with to officially banish your boring hair blues. From bright pink inspired by the “Barbiecore” beauty trend to lavendar hair and even the oh-so-cool shade of “blue mist,” there are so many different pastel hair colours to choose from.

The wide range of shades means inspiration is endless and you’re sure to find something to save for your next salon appointment. Truly, it’s hard to scroll through Instagram or TikTok without spotting at least a few save-worthy examples of pastel hair. But before you go and grab the pastel hair dye and get to work, there are a few things you should know about joining this exclusive club.

“I always recommend consultation, especially if it’s a bigger transformation,” hair colorist Aura Friedman tells POPSUGAR. “The colourist is the expert, and [they] will let you know if your hair can handle the lightening [process].”

It’s worth noting that pastel hair is susceptible to fading, even more than other hair colours. If you have naturally dark hair that you dye pink, for example, “once the pink fades, it will turn into a beachy blond colour,” Friedman says. The colour will fade over six weeks, depending on how often you wash your hair. While fading is inevitable, there are a few things you can do to hang on to your new hue as long as possible. Make sure to use all color-safe products and do a deep conditioning treatment once a week. You can also tweak how you shower. “A cool rinse closes cuticle, gives your hair shine, and locks the tone in,” she says.

With countless celebrities trying the trend, such as Megan Fox, Lizzo, Kaia Gerber, and Dua Lipa, you can guarantee the pastel look isn’t going out of style any time soon. So, if you’ve finally decided to take the plunge, keep scrolling for pastel hair colour inspiration.

– Additional reporting by Tori Crowther and Jessica Cruel