The 13 Best Ways To Do Pink Hair

Jackie Summers | February 10, 2017

Valentine’s Day is approaching and while many people’s thoughts turn to pink candy hearts, pink cupcakes and frilly pink lingerie, the hair obsessed (you know who you are) find themselves dreaming of pink hair color. And why not? There are so many variations to dream about. From cotton candy to pink champagne to crushed cherries, there’s a sweet (or sassy) blush hue for you.

But first, if you’re planning to “pink different,” here are a few things to keep in mind from the pros at Matrix:

1. Keep your skin tone in mind.

There’s a wide array of pink hair shades, and just like any hair color, you should choose a tone that complements your complexion. If you’re a cool, porcelain doll, for example, choose a powdery, pastel pink hair color. For warmer complexions, a peachier pink will be more flattering.

2 . Keep your hair health in mind

. The pink process involves some chemistry. In order to deposit the final pinky hue, your stylist will first have to lighten your hair to nearly white to create a blank canvas. That means your locks must be in great condition from the start in order to stay healthy through the process. Use intense conditioners before and after you take the pink plunge, and be sure your stylist adds the amazing new bond restoration products—which rehab hair during the hair lightening and coloring processes and keep it healthy after you leave the salon.

3. Keep your commitment level in mind

. You can play around with temporary or nearly-temporary shades, but if you’re really committing to your pink hue beyond a few shampoos, know that it’s a dramatic hair color change—like going from brunette to blonde. So be prepared for frequent visits to the salon for touch-ups.

4. Keep your budget in mind.

See number three. Those frequent touch-ups and deep conditioning treatments will keep your hue in the pink and looking perfect, but they may require cutting back on your daily lattes or skipping a few trips to the mall.

So enough of the disclosure stuff. If you’re ready to go rouge, here are 13 on-trend choices to help you find the right shade of pink for you.

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Pink Velvet

Deep rose evolves into lighter pink strands in this unique, rosy ombré design.

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Bed of Roses

Beautiful, raspberry mousse highlights brighten a rich, berry-stained base color.

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Tropical Punch

No halfway measures with this vivid magenta. It’s #pinkhairdontcare all the way!

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Pink Quartz

An artful combination of magenta, pink and peach produce this “gem” of a rosy-toned hue.

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Chocolate Raspberry

Adding flirty pink accent pieces to a rich brunette base is the best way to have it all!

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Pink Tips

Here’s a sweet way to explore a rosy world. Simply dip your tips into the pink pool with a “Frozen”-worthy cool blonde that melts into carnation-colored ends.