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Key Takeaways
- Pastel hair colors are a leading summer hair color trend, with a variety of colors from subtle lilac to vibrant peach.
- Achieving these shades typically requires pre-lightening, making bond-repairing hair care essential for maintaining your hair's structural integrity.
- Regular salon gloss treatments keep your summer hair color looking fresh, shiny, and multidimensional between full color appointments.
As the weather warms up, you might find yourself wanting to refresh your look to match the vibrant energy of the season. Pastel hair colors are the ultimate way to embrace the latest summer hair color trends. Whether you are looking for a subtle wash of color or a full unicorn-inspired transformation, there is a pastel shade designed for your specific style.
Here are the top 10 pastel hair colors to try this spring and summer, along with the science of keeping your new shade vibrant and healthy.
The Top 10 Pastel Hair Colors for Summer
1. PASTEL BLUE HAIRCOLOR
2. PEACH (BLORANGE) HAIRCOLOR
The perfect match for those new to vivid tones, this warm shade is a beautiful mix of pale orange and pink. Often referred to as "blorange," it is soft, warm, and ideal for those wanting a bright, sunny look without committing to an extreme color change.
3. PASTEL PINK HAIRCOLOR
Considered spring’s sweetest hair trend, this bubblegum pink shade is incredibly popular for a reason. It brings a vibrant, playful energy that perfectly matches the summer vibe and fades beautifully into a soft blush tone over time.
4. PASTEL MERMAID HAIRCOLOR
Inspired by the sea, this look is a beautifully blended mix of soft greens and blues. It creates a multidimensional, mystical effect that looks especially stunning when styled in loose beach waves or natural curls.
5. LILAC HAIRCOLOR
For a more subtle approach to the trend, lilac offers a sheer wash of color. It is a stunning, understated purple that blends beautifully with natural hair colors, especially for blondes looking for a temporary twist for the summer months.
6. PASTEL RAINBOW HAIRCOLOR
Embrace a multi-tonal finish by incorporating multiple soft pastel shades throughout the hair. This magical, prismatic look is a showstopper for festival season and allows your colorist to customize the exact placement of each hue.
7. PASTEL OMBRE HAIRCOLOR
If you cannot decide on just one shade, the pastel ombre technique uses a seamless blend of multiple pastel colors. It creates an artistic gradient that transitions smoothly through various soft hues, melting from the root down to the ends.
8. LAVENDER HAIRCOLOR
Lavender is a soft purple hair color formulated with a hint of silver. This metallic-inspired finish adds an edgy yet sophisticated twist to traditional purple hair, giving it a modern, cool-toned vibe that reflects light beautifully.
9. DUSTY ROSE HAIRCOLOR
This is a modern update to the beloved rose gold hair trend. By adding a shadowed root at the hairline, stylists create depth and dimension. This technique makes the pink tones look more natural, lived-in, and sophisticated as your hair grows out.
10. HOLOGRAPHIC HAIRCOLOR
Inspired by popular makeup trends, this color features an array of soft purples, pinks, and blues. The strategic placement of these colors creates a shimmering, holographic impression on the hair as it moves in the light.
How to Maintain Pastel Hair Color This Summer
Pastel hair colors are delicate and require the right at-home routine to maintain their vibrancy and shine:
- Cleanse with Sulfate-Free Care: Protect your delicate pastel tones from fading by washing with a gentle, sulfate-free system. Using the Redken Color Extend Magnetics collection helps secure color molecules within the hair fiber, keeping your shade vibrant for longer.
- Schedule a Salon Gloss: Pastels naturally fade over time. To keep the color looking fresh, schedule regular Redken Shades EQ Gloss appointments with your stylist. This professional service refreshes the tone, conditions the hair, and adds incredible shine between major lightening services.
- Use At-Home Gloss Products: To maintain your hair color’s vibrancy and shine between salon appointments, use color-safe, shine-enhancing products like Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo, Conditioner, and Treatment Spray.
Want to learn more about fantasy hair colors? Ask your local Redken stylist about Shades EQ, the Redken semi-permanent hair color line!
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