12 Pastel Rainbow Hair Ideas That Are Colorful and Cool

ciara wearing pastel rainbow hair — @ciara / instagram

Deciding what color to dye your hair can be a tough call. But what if you don’t have to choose? What if you went with practically every color instead? We’re talking pastel rainbow hair. While the thought of a multicolor pastel dye job sounds intimidating, plenty of celebs have pulled off the look, from Megan Thee Stallion to Ciara. To showcase how colorful and cool the look can be, we’ve rounded up the best pastel rainbow hairstyles for inspo. See them all below.

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Wavy Pastel Rainbow Hair

ciara with pastel rainbow hair — @ciara / instagram

Ciara elevated her wavy look with light pink and blue hues. We think the pastel color pairing is the perfect, eye-catching blend.

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Lengthy Pastel Rainbow Hair

megan thee stallion wearing long rainbow hair — @kellonderyck / instagram

She might be known as Megan Thee Stallion, but the rapper's ombré hair totally gives "My Little Pony" vibes. Each color seamlessly blends into the next, creating a gorgeous gradient effect.

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Voluminous Pastel Rainbow Curls

Blac chyna with rainbow pastel hair — @blacchyna / instagram

Blac Chyna is known to switch up her look, and this is one of her coolest and most colorful styles to date. Everything about this hairdo is pretty and playful, from her pink roots to the purple and blue face-framing pieces.

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Pastel Rainbow Bob

nicki minaj with pastel rainbow hair — Theo Wargo / Getty Images

Nicki Minaj has always been known to experiment with color, and this pastel rainbow bob looks stunning on the rapper. The blunt cut features patches of pink, green, yellow, orange, and blue.

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Pastel Rainbow Loose Waves

kesha wearing pastel rainbow hair — Jason Merritt / Getty Images

Kesha incorporated so many pastel hues into this look—and she did it well. One side features sunny yellow and green shades, while the other offers a mix of pink and blue.

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Pastel Rainbow Tips

britney spears with rainbow pastel hair tips — Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images

Britney Spears stays true to her roots—literally—by sticking to her signature blonde on top, and dip dyeing her ends in pretty pastels.

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Pastel Rainbow Space Buns

Cardi B is never one to shy away from a bold hairstyle. Here, her cotton candy-inspired hair is styled in the most adorable space buns.

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Pastel Rainbow Loose Curls

dascha polanco wearing pastel rainbow hair — Gregg DeGuire / Getty Images

There are many ways to wear pastel rainbow hair, but we love the mermaid aesthetic Dascha Polanco went for. Recreate the style by opting for a subtle pink at the roots and vibrant touches of blue, yellow, and green at the ends.

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Patterned Pastel Rainbow Hair

Rapper Asian Doll wearing pastel rainbow hair — Prince Williams / Getty Images

With strategic dye placement, you can make a pastel rainbow hairstyle even more unique. With this look, the front pieces feature alternating chunks of color, creating a unique look.

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Bouncy Pastel Rainbow Curls

Dancer Lacey Schwimmer wearing curly rainbow hair — Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images

Big, bouncy curls already make for a show-stopping look. Add dashes of pastel colors into the mix and you have an unforgettable hairstyle.

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Pastel Rainbow Braids

Lean fully into the playfulness of pastel rainbow hair by recreating this look. Style your hair in four braids and add silver hair cuff for an additional bold touch.

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