If you have blonde hair, you can apply the color directly to your strands. If you’re starting with a dark base you’ll always have to lighten your hair with bleach before adding your light pink color. But what if you’re not ready to go maximum vibrancy just yet? If this sounds like you, it could be time to dip your toe (or, more accurately, your hair strands) into the great, wild world of dip dye. Why we love it: Opting for highlights is one of the easiest ways to switch up your hair color without a huge commitment. Don’t get us wrong, when you go with highlights in a color like pastel pink you are clearly looking for some flair — but it can be done in a sleek and, believe it or not, subtle way. Written by: Shalwah Evans, Photo Credit: Bel Mills, IG/@ bel_pipsqueekinsaigon and Georgia Bess, IG/@ georgia_bess, Photo Design: Crystal Simone Follow this tutorial and learn how to dye your hair grey or silver from the comfort of your own bathroom. Covering everything from the tools you need to the colouring process, here’s everything you need to know to achieve the perfect silver shade."

Try a pink and turquoise braid, or grey hair with blue tips. With seven colours to choose from, and no commitment, why not have some fun? After all, if you’re not totally happy, you can always wash that shade right out of your hair. Make sure your clothes are covered before you spray. Even though our sprays wash out easily, it’s better to be safe than sorry with your favourite outfit. url": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-color/hair-color-ideas/how-to-get-pastel-pink-hair" We’ve rounded up your go-to guide for creating the perfectly cool, blunt colour punch the dip dye style in known for. Read on to discover:

We’ll let you in on a little secret. Creating your own balayage hair at home is actually much easier than it looks. In this tutorial, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to get vibrant blonde balayage hair at home in just a few simple steps. Squeeze a coin-sized amount of colour directly into your gloved hand. Avoid the scalp to prevent stains.

description":"Ombré hair has been one of the most popular trends of recent years. It’s literal translation from French means ‘shaded’. One key reason for its popularity is that it’s great for those looking for a low-maintenance colour. By creating a natural-looking, two-tone effect, ombré hair removes the need to top up your roots every few weeks. id": "https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/hair-color/hair-color-ideas/how-to-get-pastel-pink-hair", How do you achieve this level of colour freedom? Simply choose your colour, and spray. OK, it’s not quite that simple, but it’s close. This tutorial will guide you through how to spray dye your hair at home and achieve fierce colour – without the long-term commitment.To create a gradated effect, blend the colour upward with your fingers. Repeat with the other part of hair.

Once you’re ready to dye your strands, grab your Féria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Hair Color in Smokey Pink and give them an even coating, stopping about three to five inches from the ends. You can also opt for a temporary version and use the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Soft Pink.How to DIY: Since balayage can be too complex a technique to try on your own, we’re only giving you the temporary hair color version of this look. Apply the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Soft Pink to your hair, stopping three to four inches from your roots. Then comb the hair color through your hair again, starting a half inch from your roots through your lengths, creating a “natural” swept-on color. Step three: Apply the Colorista Spray 15cm away from your hair. This is best done in the bathroom, so be careful of the walls and furniture!

Shampoo & dry hair well so the caring colour can better soak into hair. Brush to untangle your hair. Wear a towel to protect your clothes, placing all your hair over it. Wear your gloves. Don't forget to keep them on while rinsing. It is a good idea to do a test strand before colouring all of your hair to make sure you like the colour. Step one: Comb your hair thoroughly to ensure there aren’t any tangles, and to help you achieve an even coverage. How to DIY: First things first, if you have dark hair you’ll need to lighten it with bleach first. Put some time between your bleaching session and your dyeing session to prevent hair damage. Then, coat your ends with the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Hot Pink for a cohesive look that’s still a headturner. If you want to upgrade the edge factor on this look, grab the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Hair Makeup Temporary 1-Day Hair Color Spray in Pastel Mint and form some highlights with the light green color. It’ll create a contrast of highlights and lowlights across your mane in two shades that play extremely well together.Why we love it: A swept-on pastel pink lets your new color blend so seamlessly with your natural shade, the pink hue is the only giveaway that it wasn’t created by sun kisses. It’s bold, fun and playful in the best way. Pair it with cherry blossom-inspired makeup for a true monochromatic beauty look.