woman covered her right face with pink doughnut
Photo: Karley Saagi

Pink is not just for little girls! This bold and playful hue has taken the beauty world by storm, offering endless possibilities for self-expression. Whether you're a pastel princess or a vibrant vixen, there's a shade of pink out there just for you. So, are you ready to enter the world of pink perfection?

kloe kardashian with champagne blonde hair

Champagne Blonde: A sophisticated, luminous blonde with subtle undertones of beige and gold. It's like capturing the effervescence of a champagne flute in hair color.

  • Achieving the look: To create champagne blonde, a colorist typically pre-lightens the hair to a pale blonde base. Then, a soft, golden toner is applied to infuse warmth without brassiness. Subtle balayage highlights can add dimension.   

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a strawberry blonde hair

Strawberry Blonde: Playful, warm and sunny! Strawberry blonde with reddish undertones, reminiscent of sweet juice from freshly picked strawberries.  

  • Achieving the look: A strawberry blonde is created by lifting the hair to a light blonde base and then applying a copper-based toner. The intensity of the red can be adjusted based on the desired depth and warmth of the tone.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a cotton candy hair

Cotton Candy Hair: A dreamy, pastel pink that evokes a whimsical and sweet atmosphere.

  • Achieving the look: This ethereal shade requires a very light base, often platinum blonde. A soft pink toner is applied, and the color can be diluted with clear gloss for a more pastel effect.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a peachy pink hair

Peachy Pink: This beautiful shade of pink is a soft, almost pastel pink with subtle orange undertones. It looks like an Arctic supreme peach or a summer sunset.

  • Achieving the look: A peachy pink is created by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a toner with pink and peach pigments. The ratio of pink to peach can be adjusted for desired warmth.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a rose gold hair

Rose Gold: Isn't it gorgeous? Rose gold is a luxurious blend of pink and gold, creating a metallic, shimmering effect.

  • Achieving the look: A rose gold is achieved by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a toner with pink and gold pigments. The balance of the two colors will determine the overall tone.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a dusty pinke hair

Dusty Pink: My personal favorite! The shade looks muted, with a soft pink and grayish undertone, giving it a vintage, romantic feel and dark feminine energy.

  • Achieving the look: To create a perfect shade of dusty pink, the hair is lightened to a pale blonde, then toned with a combination of pink and gray pigments. The addition of a clear gloss can help to soften the color. The key to this hair look is a uniform shade with no blotchy spots and yellowness. 

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a barbie pink hair

Barbie Pink: After the popularity of the Barbie movie this bold, bright, and iconic pink hair came back to the trends! Not surprising, as this juicy hair color is full of energy and fun.   

  • Achieving the look: This beautiful Barbie pink shade can be achieved only on a very light, almost white hair base. Of course, it is important to go to a professional hair salon (that specializes in hair dyeing) to keep your hair healthy. A vibrant pink direct dye is applied to achieve that desired Barbie-pink intensity.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a neon pinke hair

Neon Pink: Love punk hairstyles? This electrifying, high-energy pink will bring all the attention to your looks!

  • Achieving the look: Similar to Barbie pink, a very light base is needed. A neon pink direct dye is used, and the intensity can be adjusted based on the desired brightness. You can add a few contrasting streaks to add dimension to this hair look.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a hot pink hair

Hot Pink Hair Color: Next we have this passionate, fiery pink with a hint of red undertones.

  • Achieving the look: In most cases, the hot pink is created by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a vibrant pink toner with a touch of red pigment for depth.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a dark fuchsia hair

Dark Fuchsia: And, at last, we have the darkest shade of pink – fuchsia. It is a bold, enigmatic shade that marries the intensity of crimson with the vivacity of pink. It's a deep, rich hue with undertones of purple, creating a captivating, almost jewel-toned effect. Of course, it doesn't look as blinding as neon pink, but is easier to maintain this vivid shade (and it keeps your hair healthier.)

  • Achieving the look: To get this striking color, the hair colorist typically begins by lightening the hair to a pale blonde base. A custom blend of intense fuchsia and violet dyes is then applied. The colorist might incorporate a darker shade at the roots for a more dramatic, rooted look or opt for a solid, vibrant fuchsia from root to tip.

Final Thoughts...


So, there you have it – ten stunning shades of pink hair to inspire your next hair makeover. Whether you’re a pastel princess or a bold babe, there's a perfect pink out there for you. Don’t be afraid to experiment and embrace your inner color queen!
  • August 14, 2024

10 Beautiful Shades of Pink Hair You Have to Try Yourself (From the Lightest to the Darkest!)

woman covered her right face with pink doughnut
Photo: Karley Saagi

Pink is not just for little girls! This bold and playful hue has taken the beauty world by storm, offering endless possibilities for self-expression. Whether you're a pastel princess or a vibrant vixen, there's a shade of pink out there just for you. So, are you ready to enter the world of pink perfection?

kloe kardashian with champagne blonde hair

Champagne Blonde: A sophisticated, luminous blonde with subtle undertones of beige and gold. It's like capturing the effervescence of a champagne flute in hair color.

  • Achieving the look: To create champagne blonde, a colorist typically pre-lightens the hair to a pale blonde base. Then, a soft, golden toner is applied to infuse warmth without brassiness. Subtle balayage highlights can add dimension.   

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a strawberry blonde hair

Strawberry Blonde: Playful, warm and sunny! Strawberry blonde with reddish undertones, reminiscent of sweet juice from freshly picked strawberries.  

  • Achieving the look: A strawberry blonde is created by lifting the hair to a light blonde base and then applying a copper-based toner. The intensity of the red can be adjusted based on the desired depth and warmth of the tone.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a cotton candy hair

Cotton Candy Hair: A dreamy, pastel pink that evokes a whimsical and sweet atmosphere.

  • Achieving the look: This ethereal shade requires a very light base, often platinum blonde. A soft pink toner is applied, and the color can be diluted with clear gloss for a more pastel effect.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a peachy pink hair

Peachy Pink: This beautiful shade of pink is a soft, almost pastel pink with subtle orange undertones. It looks like an Arctic supreme peach or a summer sunset.

  • Achieving the look: A peachy pink is created by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a toner with pink and peach pigments. The ratio of pink to peach can be adjusted for desired warmth.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a rose gold hair

Rose Gold: Isn't it gorgeous? Rose gold is a luxurious blend of pink and gold, creating a metallic, shimmering effect.

  • Achieving the look: A rose gold is achieved by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a toner with pink and gold pigments. The balance of the two colors will determine the overall tone.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a dusty pinke hair

Dusty Pink: My personal favorite! The shade looks muted, with a soft pink and grayish undertone, giving it a vintage, romantic feel and dark feminine energy.

  • Achieving the look: To create a perfect shade of dusty pink, the hair is lightened to a pale blonde, then toned with a combination of pink and gray pigments. The addition of a clear gloss can help to soften the color. The key to this hair look is a uniform shade with no blotchy spots and yellowness. 

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a barbie pink hair

Barbie Pink: After the popularity of the Barbie movie this bold, bright, and iconic pink hair came back to the trends! Not surprising, as this juicy hair color is full of energy and fun.   

  • Achieving the look: This beautiful Barbie pink shade can be achieved only on a very light, almost white hair base. Of course, it is important to go to a professional hair salon (that specializes in hair dyeing) to keep your hair healthy. A vibrant pink direct dye is applied to achieve that desired Barbie-pink intensity.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a neon pinke hair

Neon Pink: Love punk hairstyles? This electrifying, high-energy pink will bring all the attention to your looks!

  • Achieving the look: Similar to Barbie pink, a very light base is needed. A neon pink direct dye is used, and the intensity can be adjusted based on the desired brightness. You can add a few contrasting streaks to add dimension to this hair look.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a hot pink hair

Hot Pink Hair Color: Next we have this passionate, fiery pink with a hint of red undertones.

  • Achieving the look: In most cases, the hot pink is created by pre-lightening the hair to a pale blonde and then applying a vibrant pink toner with a touch of red pigment for depth.

a portrait of a beautiful woman with a dark fuchsia hair

Dark Fuchsia: And, at last, we have the darkest shade of pink – fuchsia. It is a bold, enigmatic shade that marries the intensity of crimson with the vivacity of pink. It's a deep, rich hue with undertones of purple, creating a captivating, almost jewel-toned effect. Of course, it doesn't look as blinding as neon pink, but is easier to maintain this vivid shade (and it keeps your hair healthier.)

  • Achieving the look: To get this striking color, the hair colorist typically begins by lightening the hair to a pale blonde base. A custom blend of intense fuchsia and violet dyes is then applied. The colorist might incorporate a darker shade at the roots for a more dramatic, rooted look or opt for a solid, vibrant fuchsia from root to tip.

Final Thoughts...


So, there you have it – ten stunning shades of pink hair to inspire your next hair makeover. Whether you’re a pastel princess or a bold babe, there's a perfect pink out there for you. Don’t be afraid to experiment and embrace your inner color queen!