That way you can see how it brings out your eyes and complexion. If you can’t decide on a specific pastel shade, Friedman recommends holding up a shirt or scarf in the colors you’re considering to your face. Do a trial run before you even buy your dye. She finds pinks are easiest to do at home, since they look pretty no matter the tone, and green is the most unpredictable, since it can veer yellow. Generally, the only way to achieve that shade is by bleaching your hair, which she absolutely does not recommend doing yourself. Stephanie Brown, master colorist at IGK Salon Soho, says to keep in mind that even if you have darker blond hair, the color may not turn out as vivid as it looks in the box. It won’t necessarily dye your hair completely but instead will give you a glow if you are in bright lights or natural sunlight.” For dark hair, I would recommend rich winter colors. “Instead, look for jewel tones, which will really pop, especially if your hair is highlighted. If your hair is more of a honey blond or darker, I’d recommend steering away from pastels, since the color won’t show up as well,” says Aura Friedman, master colorist at Sally Hershberger salon. “If you have a light blond tone, pastels are a perfect way to keep your hair light and add in color.

That said, pastels like baby pink and lavender aren’t for everyone. The good news is it's easier to DIY fun colors, especially pastels, than it is for any other at-home dye job. Read on for everything you need to know before dyeing your hair pink (or a similar pastel shade). Before I pull the trigger on yet another bottle of pastel hair dye (I might break tradition and go with a peachy orange), I decided to reach out to the pros for the basics.

Pastel pink hair dye