Sophisticated, chic, and totally grown up – pastel hair is back in a big way but not as you know it. Originally reserved for just teenagers and millennials, the techniques stylists use today have evolved leaps and bounds in the last five years, enabling salons to create beautifully finished looks that are far from the more experimental rainbow colours of the past. Head turning? Yes. Grungy? Absolutely not.
From subtle hand-painted lowlights to elegant bubblegum shades, the pastel hues currently trending right now have a cool, metallic finish. They have the power to complement every age and skin tone, so much so that popping in for a rainbow colour boost is becoming the equivalent of a half head of highlights. We salute the Colour Blowdry from Wella that lets you add pastel colours to your hair in the space of your lunch hour. And the best part? The colour lasts for around four washes, so you can change it up as often as you change your mind!
Perfect for illuminating your face and maximising your eye colour, metallic pastel hair is now available in a range of semi-permanent colours, making it a low commitment option that appeals to just about every age group. See blogger Victoria from Inthefrow for some serious pastel inspiration. So you don’t need a party or special occasion to take the plunge – and you don’t have to be a teenager to pull them off; we promise. Today’s colours are chic and totally wearable, so why not book in now and see what all the fuss is about? Pastel hair is calling you…
By Rebecca Hoffnung