How do you get pink ombré hair on blonde hair?

“First, you’ll need to get a blonde ombré as light as you can gently push the hair so it has a base for the pink to shine through,” says colorist Jafra Bryant. “Luckily, most blondes naturally tend to have a darker root area that blends into their lighter ends (via highlighting or the ever so popular “root shadow”), making for an easier grow out. After you’re already blonde, the pink itself can be applied all over –or placed to create a naturally darker or natural looking root that blends down into a pink ombre.”

How can you prevent pink ombre hair from fading?

“You can help it not fade by limiting your washes and using other aids like dry shampoo or texture sprays,” says Bryant. She says it is also helpful to wash your hair with cold water–or do a cold rinse. “This helps keep the cuticle closed and keeps the color from leaking out.”

Should you try pink ombré at home?

Bryant says to leave the bleaching part of the process to the professionals, but once your hair has been bleached and colored pink, you can help maintain the color with color-depositing shampoos. “It can be re-pinked easily at home with a tinted conditioner or a color-depositing product, such as Bleach London's Rose or Gobby Pink,” she says. “They even have pink shampoo and conditioners so over time you wash your hair it can be used to maintain the color until your next salon visit. Manic Panic is also a great choice for at-home color maintenance as a semi-permanent deposit color. They can also be added to your shampoos and conditioners for wash longevity–so each wash gets a deposit alongside the cold water lock.”

35 Stunning Examples of Pink Ombré Hair

kaia gerber with brown to pink ombre hair — @kaiagerber / Instagram

Thanks to its versatility, ombré hair—consisting of dark roots that slowly melt into contrasting, often brighter ends—has become a staple request in the world of hair color. With options including reverse ombré and balayage ombré to brunette ombrés and short-haired ombrés, the technique can be adapted to work with a variety of hair colors, cuts, and preferences. One such way to wear it is to think pink—pink ombré, that is.

Meet the Experts

Jafra Bryant is a celebrity and editorial colorist at Top Floor in LA. With over 10 years in the industry, she has worked with A-listers including Julia Garner, Haim, and more.

"Pink is a nice entry into fun colors, or if you're looking for something with less color commitment," says hair colorist Jafra Bryant. She tells us there are a few important things to know about pinks. "It can leave a warmer hue on your blonde after it's faded, depending on the color lines used. If you're a cooler blonde or like ashy tones, make sure to go [with] a lighter pink with a cooler base to get a nice fade back to blonde."

Pink Ombré Hair Color

Choosing a Shade: "Any hair color and/or length can be great with a customized pink," says Bryant. "Pink is one of the most forgiving colors since it has warm and cool tones that can be tailored per person to have a great result for most skin tones."

Maintenance Level: "The maintenance can be low depending on if someone likes a rooted look or not," explains Bryant. "If you don’t like the 'root' look, the maintenance can be on the higher side or around 7-10 weeks. She said if you don't mind the rooted look, you can stretch it to 12 weeks and use the balayage technique so it has a softer grow out from the root.

Goes Great With: Pink is a surprisingly versatile shade that goes great with both warm and cool skin tones.

Similar Shades: Millennial pink, magenta hair, pastel pink, violet ice, black cherry cola

Price: Price varies depending on natural starting shade, location, and type of salon.

Below, check out 35 examples of how to wear effortlessly cool pink ombré hair.

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Rose Gold Lob

Woman with pink ombré long bob hairstyle — @overtonecolor

The defining feature of any ombré is the stark contrast between the color of your roots and the color of your ends. The color of this rose gold ombré lob has a great starting point of differentiation, making it perfect to toss around and flip from one side to the other.

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Cotton Candy Pink

Kaia Gerber wears a pink ombré bob hairstyle — @kaiagerber

Kaia Gerber's cotton candy pink ombré was hard to miss. If this is your color inspo, be sure to use the right products to keep your hair from feeling like cotton candy while still channeling that playful pink hue. We love Davines OI All in One Hair Milk which acts as a lightweight leave-in conditioner and heat protectant.

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Flamingo Ends

Long, wavy, flamingo pink ombré hair — @seolahair

Pink has a multitude of its own shades ranging from magenta to millennial. If fuchsia is too vibrant for you, opt for a lighter tone of pink like these flamingo-painted ends seen here.

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Scarlet Fade

Woman with voluminous scarlet-toned pink ombré hair — @bleachlondon

Not every ombré has to begin at a uniform point of the hair. This scarlet pink fade has a choppy application, lying in various blocks—from side bangs to ends—beneath her natural dark brown roots.

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Bright Pink Ombré Curls

Karin Anna Cheung with bright pink ombré hair — Getty

The contrast between bright pink and deep brown or black hair makes for a bold statement.

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Flared Fringe Highlight

Woman wears pink ombré hair with flared '70s bangs — @bleachlondon

Dark roots are not a requirement of a successfully chic ombré. This mousy blonde base still serves the perfect amount of contrast for her bright pink ends. Incorporating ombré into a flared-out fringe uses pink as the highlight that frames the face and brightens everything up.

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Short and Sweet

Katy Perry wears a black and pink ombré pixie cut with matching makeup — @katyperry

Even the shortest of strands can pull off ombré color. Katy Perry sports an ultra-bright pink against a tight black fade for an ultra-modern version of pink ombré hair. We love to see this color worn on various hairstyles for different effects.

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Baby Pink Blend

Woman wears pink ombré box braid ponytail — @georgiamayjagger

This pastel ombré is a blend of baby pink and lavender gray. Mixing your pinks in with similar hues is another one of the many ways to wear pink ombré hair.

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Black Cherry

Woman wears cherry pink ombré hair with dark roots — @mizzchoi

This black cherry cola ombré is a pink vibe all its own. A deeper plunge of pink and purple blended hues pairs seamlessly against extra-rich, extra-dark roots.

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Untraditional Pink Ombré

This untraditional ombré shows the style worn high on the crown of the head before flowing into pinkish-red hues. Play with the placement of your ombré to determine if you're more of a traditionalist or if you'd rather go against the grain as shown above.

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Tiny Hints of Pink and Purple

Woman wears a pink ombré lob — @seolahair

If you're not quite ready to commit, add only a spritz of pink ends to your hair. These soft additions will let you decide if you're all-in on ombré. Add the tiniest hints of purple for extra dimension.

Byrdie Tip

Trying ombré on for size is a totally doable option before taking a full-throttle plunge into the depths of pink, particularly for those of you with pre-bleached strands. When your highlights are starting to fade, use a temporary tinted conditioner to both nourish those fried ends and see if pink is something you're ready to commit to. It'll rinse out before you know it.

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Watermelon Sugar

Hot pink ombré long wavy bob hairstyle — @seolahair

Seeing this bright watermelon pink tone has us feeling like we're on a sugar high. The pink ombré trend only leaves us craving more. Maybe Harry Styles was actually singing about hair color this whole time.

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Curly Hues

Woman with light pink ombré natural curls — @overtonecolor

As if pink ombré hair didn't look fabulous enough as is, mixing it into a bed of beautiful natural curls has us gushing.

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Pink Face Frame

Woman wears medium-length pink ombré hair with face-framing balayage — @seolahair

Pink ombré doesn't have to stop at the ends. Using your contrasted shade of pink as a balayage highlight to frame the face makes for an ultra-bright color statement, worn like an effortlessly sun-kissed highlight (if the sun had pink lipstick on).

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Bubblegum-Hues Ombré

Nesly wearing a white dress and blue and pink ombré hair in curls — Getty

Who said you have to mix your pink ends with a natural hair color? Singer Nesly Nefertiti shows off her fun and vibrant bubblegum pink and blue ombré.

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Ribbons of Pink

Woman wears long, curled pink ombré hair with dark roots — @overtonecolor

The way you style your pink ombré hair offers it so much more character and life. A ponytail, bun, or just a few simple curls have a major impact with the added color contrast.

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Vibrant Magenta

Color forward and curls forward. We love to see a playful pink ombré worn with confidence and ease. A blush pink cheek to match never hurt either.

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Hair Chameleon

Lucy Hale wears a pink ombré balayage long bob hairstyle — @lucyhale

Pink ombré hair is one of those color trends we're sure to see on all the celebrity hair chameleons out there, like superstar Lucy Hale. We've seen her with hair black as night and with blonde that's bright as day, so it wasn't a total shocker when we noticed she was sporting a little rose gold courtesy of hair queen and confidante Kristin Ess.

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Dipped Dreads

Woman with hot pink ombré dipped dreadlock hairstyle — @overtonecolor

No matter what type of hairstyle or texture you wear, pink ombré hair will work for you. And just as it works for hair that isn't in dreads, your shade of pink will always be more vibrant when applied to previously bleached hair.

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Subtle Pink Ombré Waves

Karol G with soft beach waves and faded pink ombré hair — Getty

Karol G's pink ombré waves, dressed up with simple braids and barrettes for dimensions, are downright effortless. If you want subtle, blonde to pink is the best combo. With the right combo of hairspray and curling wands, you can get pink beach waves of your own.

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Vivid Fuchsia

Who knew that a color as vibrant as this vivid fuchsia could blend so effortlessly with a natural brunette base? When you're dealing with long, thick hair, make sure you're mindful of keeping your strands protected and in good health while they're colored. Always opt for a reliable heat protectant before applying heat to style.

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Ombréd Pixie

Short hair, don't care. This is not a color trend that only applies to longer strands. A choppy, layered pixie cut beautifully showcases the dark roots that this lust-worthy magenta stems from.

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Ginger Pink Snaps

Woman with burnt orange and pink ombré hair with dark roots — @overtonecolor

Looking to make your pink ombré a little spicier? This ginger-tinted shade of pink pairs especially well with those darker base colors that naturally pull a bit brassy when the hair is lightened.

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Break at the Fringe

Woman with pink ombré hair and natural dark bangs — @overtonecolor

Having a fringe should always work in your favor, even when it comes to hair color. If you don't want to apply pink color to your fringe, use it instead as a guide to indicate where your ombré is going to start.

Byrdie Tip

To prevent your bright pink color from fading as fast, wash less often and try to use cold water. Avoid shampoos labeled as "clarifying," as they can fade hair more quickly. Stick to hair products safe for color-treated hair.

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Face-Framing Ombré

Mary Chateris with pink ombré hair — Getty

Model and DJ Mary Charteris rocked a face-framing pink ombré at a Bombay Sapphire pop-up. The soft pink of this ombré is ideal for those who want a statement look that won't clash with bold fashion looks.

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Low and Long

Woman with long pink ombré hair with sandy brown base — @overtonecolor

With hair that is especially long, experiment with your ombré placement to keep the hair from experiencing too much damage. Here, we see a pink ombré worn super low, with added brightness all along the edges.

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Low-Hanging Fruit

Woman with tousled dark hair with pink ombré tips and eyeshadow — @overtonecolor

Having a raspberry pink hue fall low on your ombréd strands does not make your hair a literal interpretation of low-hanging fruit. Caring for your strands while wearing any color is crucial to its health. Be sure to use a shampoo and conditioner made for colored hair to help boost its vitality and prevent further damage.

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Skunk Ombré

Woman with face-framinglight pink ombré hair on dark base — @overtonecolor

Skunk hair is the latest dual-tone color contrast making a rise in salon requests everywhere. Blending skunk hair with pink ombré? Well, that might just be a literal stroke of genius.

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Ballerina Bun Pink

Hailey Bieber wears a high bun with blonde to light pink ombré — @haileybieber

Pink ombré isn't just some inventive, edgy way to express yourself. As seen on Hailey Bieber, this color trend can be soft, delicate, and red-carpet-worthy. Bieber showed off her pink ends with a high-placed ballerina bun.

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Bold Magenta

Samantha Pauly poses with bold pink ombré hair — Getty

When you want your hair to be the main event, go for a bolder, brighter pink. There is nothing subtle about this magenta ombré.

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Traditional Ombré

Woman with long light pink ombré hair — @seolahair

This traditional ombré has long, dark roots that fade into its brighter counterpart halfway down the hair shaft. The longer the root color, the more traditional it leans.

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Perfectly Placed Pink

Demi Lovato wears a pink ombré updo — Getty Images

Demi Lovato's perfectly placed pink ombré gives dimension and movement to their hair. If you have thin hair, adding in highlights can give the illusion of thicker hair.

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Curled and Coiffed Light Pink Ombré

Cardi Bi with curly blonde and pink ombré hair — Getty

Cardi B's gorgeous curls elevate her elegant look. The platinum blonde and soft bubblegum pink combo makes for a girly, feminine vibe.

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Baby Pink Ombré

Kim Kardashian wears long light pink ombré hair — @kimkardashian

Kim Kardashian had fun jumping in on the ombré trend as she showed off her baby pink locks. Her hair has dark roots, fading to a platinum blonde and transitioning to a pastel pink.

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Mermaid Pink

Rita Ora wears pink to purple-gray ombré hair — Getty Images

Rita Ora's hair is totally drool-worthy. The singer doesn't stick to just pink ombré with this edgy look, infusing blonde, pink, and purple.

FAQ

How do you get pink ombré hair on blonde hair?

“First, you’ll need to get a blonde ombré as light as you can gently push the hair so it has a base for the pink to shine through,” says colorist Jafra Bryant. “Luckily, most blondes naturally tend to have a darker root area that blends into their lighter ends (via highlighting or the ever so popular “root shadow”), making for an easier grow out. After you’re already blonde, the pink itself can be applied all over –or placed to create a naturally darker or natural looking root that blends down into a pink ombre.”
How can you prevent pink ombre hair from fading?

“You can help it not fade by limiting your washes and using other aids like dry shampoo or texture sprays,” says Bryant. She says it is also helpful to wash your hair with cold water–or do a cold rinse. “This helps keep the cuticle closed and keeps the color from leaking out.”
Should you try pink ombré at home?

Bryant says to leave the bleaching part of the process to the professionals, but once your hair has been bleached and colored pink, you can help maintain the color with color-depositing shampoos. “It can be re-pinked easily at home with a tinted conditioner or a color-depositing product, such as Bleach London's Rose or Gobby Pink,” she says. “They even have pink shampoo and conditioners so over time you wash your hair it can be used to maintain the color until your next salon visit. Manic Panic is also a great choice for at-home color maintenance as a semi-permanent deposit color. They can also be added to your shampoos and conditioners for wash longevity–so each wash gets a deposit alongside the cold water lock.”