Pink highlighting: photo, which shade of strands to choose and who will suit it, as well as step-by-step instructions and tips on coloring and choosing a technique

Who is it suitable for?

Pink strands of various widths are a universal solution for those who want to try a bolder and more original hairstyle, but are not ready to completely recolor their hair. Pink highlighting can be done on:

very light;
fair-haired;
dark;
red hair of various lengths and textures.

It all depends on the chosen shade and type of appearance. This coloring is ideal for:

girls with delicate white, cream or golden skin;
women who want to hide gray hair without resorting to complete hair dyeing.

Pink color is worth trying for those who avoid gray, pure white and silver shades that are identified with gray hair. Delicate pinkish tones refresh and rejuvenate the face , casting a warm glow on it. In this case, you can choose a color without a golden or reddish undertone, which will suit girls of a cold color type.

Despite its versatility, pink color has contraindications. It is not suitable for women with traces of rosacea on their faces, as well as those with dark olive skin. Reddish pigments mercilessly reveal imperfections such as pimples, freckles, and dark circles under the eyes. To look flawless, you will have to resort to camouflage by applying foundation and mattifying powder to the skin.

Hair color rose gold

When your hairstyle needs to fully match the gold iPhone, then it's time to visit your favorite hairstylist and add a little pink to your look. Since the day Apple introduced the new iPhone 6S color scheme, the combination of pink and gold has gained unprecedented popularity. Since the corporation still supports color in the product line, pay attention to this original way to refresh your hairstyle.

Dark chestnut roots combined with gold, pink and splashes of blonde allow the look to fully unfold, this option is ideal for a sunny summer day. Rose gold hair color as in the photo above has many variations, they are presented below.

Combining a short bob with golden pink will make your face look sweeter and freshen it up.

The grey-pink hair color like in the photo above is really cool. This is not just a gray-pink coloring. This golden-pink balayage combined with long, wavy hair and a hint of steel blue is a true masterpiece that will definitely turn heads.

The brown pink hair color in the photo above is a neutral and understated color. Medium length wavy hair combined with golden pink will create the perfect backdrop for your face. If you do not want to completely dye your hair pink, then just go through the roots with a brush and add a few strands of this color.

Needless to say, I love my pink iPhone more than a new hairstyle, but this option is an exception. The golden-pink bob option is ideal for showing off playfulness. The combination of pink with other colors makes the hairstyle softer, and the bob only complements the look.

Photo

Look at the photo to see how highlighting of various pink colors looks original.

If you are not yet ready for pink highlights, we recommend that you pay attention to other possible colors. In our separate publications you can see photos and find information about techniques for performing highlighting in caramel tones, learn how to do black, brown, chocolate, platinum, red, ash highlighting, and also learn how to make red highlighting on black hair and what the coloring technique means "salt and pepper".

Red-pink color

If you are going to a social evening, and your friends say that they easily lose you in the crowd, then you should think about choosing a rich, almost neon pink color. With its glow effect you will never get lost in the crowd again. In fact, with such a hairstyle you will attract people as much as a light to moths in the night. Take a look at these options and see if they are right for you.

A rich pink bob with hints of red-pink is ideal for a bright look; a matching neon lipstick only complements the role. This pink hair color creates a very striking look that is sure to attract attention.

Long beet red-pink hair goes perfectly with lipstick of a delicate, almost childish color with a neon tint. The roots turned out to be black and pink, which also looks good.

Neon pink wavy hair will literally rock any office, giving maximum attention to your hairstyle.

A short bob of rich pink color is the best choice for a party. It is worth adding a dark liner to highlight the eye line, steel or blue eyeshadow and a neutral lipstick to highlight the face.

Neon pink ombre will literally brighten up a cloudy day and add positive emotions to you. If you choose pink hair color for a permanent basis, but do not want to dye your roots, then this hairstyle is the best choice.

What techniques are used?

Pink highlighting involves preliminary lightening and tinting with the selected color. For those who prefer brighter colors, you can apply single-phase paint or use non-permanent dyes applied directly from the tube, without mixing with an activator.

For dark hair, bright raspberry or cyclamen tones are suitable . It is better to highlight such hair with an indentation from the roots, using the Venetian technique, ombre or balayage. If lightening is intended, you should not use too strong preparations; it is enough to bleach the curls by 3-4 tones. The strands should be moderately wide; too thin ones will be lost in the dark mass of hair.
Blonde and brown hair is the ideal palette for fashionable pastel highlights . Suitable paints can be found in professional palettes. The veil or classic contrast technique is suitable, as well as the Californian technique with darkening the roots and maximum lightening of the ends. Frequent thin strands look very beautiful. On wavy hair, you can try wide, sparse highlights with an emphasis on bangs and temples; straight strands can be decorated with a zonal technique with neat color stretching.
It is better to highlight red and brown hair using an open technique, without using foil . This method does not damage the strands; pink tints look natural and are not too noticeable.

Reference! Pink highlights are an excellent option for covering up the yellowish color that occurs after bleaching. The warm shade looks stylish, but not too flashy.

Which strands to choose

Strands of pink color on dark hair can be different:

long;
thick or thin;
hidden.

Their size is influenced by the dyeing technique.

Hidden coloring

You should choose the volume of strands based on individual preferences:

Air Touch - allows you to change the main hair color through very small but frequent strands. It can be easily adjusted to suit a person’s personal preferences.
Highlighting - different combinations of strands. You can use thick or thin. If the purpose of the procedure is to change the primary color, then most of the head is painted.
Hand Touch - using a hairdryer, blow out layers from a thick strand, and only then apply and shade the paint. Suitable for changing the shade of a large number of strands. Not an option if it is necessary to use a different oxidizing agent per strand.

Pink ombre
You should choose the thickness of the strands after the purpose of coloring has been determined. Those people who want to emphasize pink should take a closer look at the ombre or shatush . A good option for medium-length dark hair would be bronzing. In this case, the pink color will make the hair lighter without overshadowing its natural shade.

balayage technique is done using strands from 3 to 5 cm in thickness. Thanks to this, the transition between colors will be smooth. This is a good solution for medium length hair. If you need contrasting and clear pink strands, then you should use the classic highlighting .

Pink highlights

Complex dyeing using the color stretching is suitable for bright and extravagant girls. The number of pink strands will exceed the volume of hair of a natural shade. This technique combines several painting methods: balayage, Air Touch, shatush.

Choice of paint and shade

The most interesting shades can be found in professional lines. Leaders in the field of coloristics offer drugs with different effects:

persistent;
semi-permanent.

Quickly washed off, suitable exclusively for tinting or simultaneous coloring and lightening.

When choosing a shade, you need to take into account the natural color of your hair.

For bright brunettes with a cool color type, the following are suitable:
- lingonberries;
cyclamen shades.

They can be used alone, mixed or combined. You can achieve a play of color using pre-lightening with different exposure options.

Red hair will be decorated with warm pink mixed with coral or gold. Bright reddish-pink shades are also suitable and can be used on thin strands as an original accent. All pastel options are addressed to blondes: salmon, powder, strawberry or caramel pink.

You can combine up to 6 shades in one hairstyle, but they must be kept in the general warm or cold range.
When choosing paints, you should pay attention to new products that not only color strands, but also care for them. Translucent correctors in berry tones are very popular , giving beautiful watercolor tints. For a more saturated color, varnishes are suitable, which can be mixed to achieve the ideal shade. For example, adding orange lacquer to pink will create a pleasant warm tone; adding purple pigment will give the paint a bright cyclamen hue.

Ash pink hair color

If pastel pink seems too bright for you, you can try muted tones of ash pink. Ash pink hair color tones down the pink a bit for a more conservative look. This option is also suitable for casual and office style.

The photo above shows a smoky pink, ashy hair color. The combination of muted shades of ash pink and wavy hair completely eliminates the artificial feel of the hairstyle, instead creating the illusion of a natural chestnut color.

Long hair combined with muted shades of ash pink can be called the most versatile look, it is suitable for any purpose.

The ash pink shade for short hair goes perfectly with a fur collar, as seen in the photo above.

The ash pink shade of pink diluted the original hair color, creating a brighter and more unique look.

Dying your hair pink with this ashy shade has been incredibly popular since the beginning of 2021 and will continue to be popular in 2018. The ash pink bob pictured above is just perfect. In this case, the pink served as a small accent, just enough to make it stand out from the crowd.

Step-by-step instruction

For highlighting short or medium hair, it is convenient to use a silicone cap with holes. Using a crochet hook, strands of the required width are pulled through the holes. The more there are, the more frequent the highlighting will be.
It is better to highlight dark hair using foil. First, the lightening mixture is distributed over the strands. It is applied with a brush or brush, separating the strands in a circle or on both sides of the parting using the handle of a comb.
On light hair of medium length, frequent highlighting looks impressive, in which the dye is distributed with a fine comb or a special comb with teeth of different lengths.

Reference! If you want to get a light pink shade, the strands are pre-highlighted by 4-5 levels. For those who prefer bright colors, you can do without pre-bleaching. It is better to choose a soft, ammonia-free paint with a lightener that changes the color of your hair by 1-2 tones.

A trendy pastel color can be achieved by mixing translucent watercolor-effect paints with a transparent corrector. The more colorless product, the lighter the paint will be. This option is suitable for light or brown hair; it provides not only a delicate iridescent color, but also a lasting shine.

Toning with a transparent corrector with a small amount of pink pigment can be repeated every 2 weeks, maintaining a beautiful color. The drug is applied not only to bleached strands, but also to the entire hair.

Adding a booster will help make your strands brighter . Interesting colors are obtained by mixing different shades. Professional palettes include purple, intense lilac, wine or raspberry colors.

The drug is kept on the hair for 10-30 minutes. The thinner and lighter the strands, the shorter the exposure time. Dark and gray hair takes longer to highlight; the product is kept for 40 to 60 minutes, applying the dye in layers.
If the ombre technique is chosen, the strands are first bleached with a mixture of blonde powder and oxidizing agent 3%-9%.
After rinsing, apply tinting dye diluted with activator cream to the curls.
It is distributed onto bleached and natural curls, using a wide brush and applying loose vertical strokes from the middle to the ends.
After rinsing, the hair is treated with a moisturizing conditioner.

Highlighting with a pink tint at home

Highlighting is not advisable for non-professionals, as there is a danger of getting an unexpected result. But those who, despite the risks, decided to carry out the procedure themselves at home, should know the technique for performing it.

Pink highlights can be done at home.

Highlighting can be done either with preliminary lightening or directly with dye. The technique depends on the original hair color and the result you would like to achieve.

Required tools:

cup for mixing paint;
gloves;
foil;
comb;
towel;
paint brush.

What means are used?

For preliminary bleaching, a special bleaching powder is used mixed with oxide in the required concentration.

Tools for highlighting.

As for paint, their manufacturers offer several options:

Temporary paints. This is not a permanent dye that lasts until the first wash. Today there are many options for this type of paint. Sprays, crayons, mascaras - all this can be purchased not only from companies specializing in hair products, but also from other cosmetics manufacturers.

Such paints have a large palette of shades, are easy to apply and do not harm the hair. But they may not appear very well on dark hair.

Unstable or tint paints. This is the most harmless option and does not contain ammonia and peroxide. These dyes are suitable for damaged hair that is contraindicated using chemicals. But this type of paint has a couple of disadvantages. They are not able to color gray hair. And also they cannot change the color by more than 1-2 shades.

Loreal highlighting paints.

Semi-permanent paints. These are paints containing hydrogen peroxide. They are able to cover gray hair if it is less than 50%, as well as lighten hair by 1-2 tones. These dyes give rich color and do not damage the hair too much. And they can also care for curls if caring components are added to the composition.

Permanent paints. Give the longest lasting effect. They completely cover gray hair and can change hair color up to 4 tones. They contain peroxide and ammonia, which does not have a very good effect on the condition of the hair.

The choice of paint depends on what result you would like to achieve.

What oxide should I use for highlighting?

The main task of the oxide is the oxidation of melanin in the hair. By combining with the dye, the oxidizing agent gives the original color the desired saturation, facilitating the penetration of the dye under the hair scales.

The oxide is selected depending on the original hair color.

There are oxides of varying concentrations . Typically these are: 1.8%, 1.9%, 2.1%, 3%, 6%, 9% and 12%.

Oxide 3% gives lightening by 2-3 tones.
Oxide 6% gives lightening by 4 tones. Such concentrations are suitable for lightening blondes and light brown-haired women. And also for light highlighting of dark hair.
9% oxide is suitable for coloring gray hair.
12% oxide is the strongest and is suitable for dark Asian hair.

Important! When working with an oxidizing agent at a concentration of 12%, under no circumstances should contact with the scalp be allowed, as this can lead to severe burns.

Weak concentrations, such as 1.8%-2.1%, are used for tinting highlighted hair.
If highlighting is carried out on dark hair without prior bleaching, a concentration of 3% will be optimal for a soft effect.

How is the product applied?

For highlighting short and medium hair, it is most convenient to use a special cap with holes. Using a crochet hook, strands of the required width are pulled out and covered with the composition.

On dark hair, using foil will be most effective. The strands are separated using the handle of a comb. The composition is applied to them with a brush and wrapped in foil.

For long hair, it is best to use foil.

For frequent highlighting, the paint is distributed with a fine comb.

Tinting paint is applied to pre-lightened strands using a brush. Dyed hair should be wrapped in foil and wait the time specified in the instructions to achieve the desired effect. Next, you need to wash off the paint and apply a mask or balm.

How long should highlighting last?

The dye is kept on the hair for 10 to 60 minutes. Depending on hair type and desired effect.

Price of pink highlighting at home.

The price depends on the chosen dyes. From 150 rub. when choosing inexpensive temporary dyes, up to 3,500 rubles. when choosing expensive professional paint with pre-bleaching.

Home highlighting will cost from 150 rubles. up to 3500 rub.

How much does highlighting with pink strands cost in a beauty salon?

The cost of highlighting in a salon depends on the level of the salon and its region. In addition, the cost varies greatly depending on the length and thickness of the hair. In the provinces, the procedure can cost 500-1000 rubles. In the center, the price can reach up to 5,000 rubles. and higher.

In the salon, highlighting will cost from 500 to 5000 rubles.

How long does the procedure take?

For medium-length hair, highlighting will take approximately 2 hours.

The entire highlighting procedure will take approximately 2 hours.

Persistence.

Color fastness depends on the type of dye and highlighting technique.

Temporary dye is washed off after the first wash of hair.
Tint products last up to 6-8 water procedures.
Semi-permanent color lasts from three weeks to three months, gradually fading.
Permanent paint has an “indelible” effect that only requires touching up the roots.

Color fastness depends on the type of dye and highlighting technique.
Pink pigments are considered moderately durable. The brighter the color, the faster it fades. Pastel shades last the longest in their original form.

Reference! To ensure bright color lasts longer, don’t wash your hair every day. It is enough to carry out water procedures once every 4 days, using dry shampoo between them.

How often can highlights be done?

You should take a break of 1-3 months between highlights before re-lightening or permanent coloring.

The frequency of highlighting depends on the speed of hair growth and color washout.

To maintain the shade, you should refresh the color after washing it out, depending on the dye. It is best to choose caring, gentle modern formulations.

How to avoid mistakes?

In order not to injure your hair and get the desired color, it is important to mix the preparations correctly. When lightening, an oxidizing agent of 3%-9% is used ; a stronger concentrate is needed for dark or graying hair. It is advisable to lighten the strands without foil; in the air the effect is softer.

To prevent streaks from being noticeable on the hair, the paint is distributed with soft, free brush movements. It is convenient to use a wide-tooth comb; it is especially good for coloring bangs and the back of the head.

When mixing paint, it is important to use products from the same manufacturer . Some brands recommend specific products that provide the ideal effect. Shampoos, hair conditioners and other products that can change the dye formula should not be added to the product.

Features of highlighting on light brown hair

Thanks to highlighting, you can lighten dark brown hair, and give light brown hair a beautiful effect of sun-bleached strands.

Just always remember, for the result to be truly successful, you should contact a professional in the salon. It is not recommended to do highlighting at home yourself.

What to do if you fail?

The most common problem after color highlighting is too bright or an incorrectly selected shade. It can be softened by thoroughly washing your hair with a deep cleansing shampoo or a special product that removes excess pigment. After this, the strands are re-tinted, choosing a softer shade. A light blonde dye with a drop of warm or cool pink pigment will do. The mixture can be diluted with a transparent corrector that provides shine.

Reference! Pink dye can be applied not only to bleached, but also to natural strands. The result is a variety of shades, noticeable not only on light, but also on dark hair.

If your hair becomes stiff and dull after dyeing, you need to take a course of restorative masks. , which are applied after washing the hair and renewed daily, will help improve the condition of highlighted hair High-quality preparations quickly restore hair shafts without weighing them down.

Care to maintain results

Immediately after tinting, pink strands may look too bright. But after the first wash, the excess pigment will disappear, and the curls will acquire a softer and more natural tone. The effect lasts for 3-4 weeks, then re-staining is required. Pink pigments are moderately persistent and disappear gradually. The brighter the original color, the faster it changes; pastel highlights last up to 5 weeks.

You can maintain the desired tone using tinted shampoos . There are products on sale with additives that prevent pigment from washing out. After each wash, you need to use a nourishing balm that restores damaged rods.

Bright strands should not be washed too often. The optimal schedule is once every 5 days; you can refresh your curls using dry shampoo with herbal extracts.

Nourishing masks with oils and proteins will help maintain the softness and elasticity of your hair . They restore keratin scales, prevent fragility, and provide shine. You need to make masks 1-2 times a week; for maximum effect, the compositions should be alternated.

Pink highlighting is an original solution for refreshing hair color. Depending on the shade of your hair, you can choose bright or delicate watercolor tones; tinting shampoos, nourishing masks and restorative balms will help maintain them.