20 Hottest Pastel Hair Color Looks

Stand out with this color.

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Julyne Derrick
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Julyne Derrick is a freelance beauty writer and contributing writer for Byrdie.
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Julyne Derrick
Updated March 27, 2019
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Can You Get Away With Pastel Hair Color?

Irene Kim in gorgeous teal hair color
Irene Kim in gorgeous teal hair color. Vivien Killilea / Getty Images

It's called "Unicorn Hair Color" and it's proven to be quite popular in recent years.

Brazen celebrities including Kate Bosworth, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Pink, and Rihanna have hit the red carpet in streaks, bright dyes, washes of pastels and dip-dye looks. For inspiration (or simply pure entertainment), see these celebrities and others in this photo gallery. I had a blast pulling it together for you.

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Don't Color All Your Hair, Add in a Few Pastel Extensions

A model walks the catwalk in strands of multi-colored hair
A model walks the catwalk in strands of multi-colored hair. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images
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Green dip-dye hair

A girl with green tinted hair talks with friends at a cafe at London Fashion Week at Somerset House on February 18, 2011
A girl with green tinted hair talks with friends at a cafe at London Fashion Week at Somerset House on February 18, 2011. Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images
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Pink hair extensions

A model backstage at the Odd Molly Spring 2011 fashion show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion week
A model backstage at the Odd Molly Spring 2011 fashion show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion week. Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images