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02.05.2025
TREND ALERT: Pink Hair Color and Nails
By: Jaclyn Harwood
Pink hair and nails are taking over the beauty scene, and it's clear why—this playful yet bold trend allows clients to express their individuality with vibrant shades that can range from soft and sweet to striking and edgy. For salon professionals, it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skill and creativity. Whether you're perfecting the latest pastel balayage, all-over shades or creating eye-catching pink nails, there are endless techniques to explore. By mastering this trend, you’ll not only meet the demands of your clients but also position yourself as a go-to expert for high-impact looks.
PINK HAIR COLOR
PINK SORBET
Customize the look for your salon guests through placement and formulation. This beautiful look created by balayage specialist and hair artist, Danielle Jocelyn @dmjocelyn_ showcases two formulas to add soft dimensional results.
FORMULA #1: Illumina Color 9/59 + Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect 0/65 Special Mix
FORMULA #2: Koleston Perfect 10/95 + Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect 0/65 Special Mix
Mix each formula with Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume) in a 1:2 mixing ratio. Develop for 20 minutes.
Complete the look with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, infused with a special blend of oils, including jojoba and argan to deliver weightless hydration. Recommend Color Fresh Mask Pink to refresh the look at home and lock in color until the next salon visit. #PROTIP: Mix Color Fresh Mask with conditioner to dilute maximum vibrancy and maintain pastel results.
RUBY BLUSH
Discover this blush blonde created by Wella Professionals Global Top Artist, Matthias Herzberg @matherzberg. A beautiful take on the PINK trend with subtle dimension ranging from rich rose to soft peony.
PRE-LIGHTEN with BlondorPlex Powder Lightener. Mix in a 1:1.5 mixing ratio with Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 3% (10 volume). Once desired lightening is achieved, rinse and shampoo with Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Reveal Shampoo, to cleanse and moisturize . Follow with WellaPlex No. 2 Bond Stabilizer on damp hair for 10 minutes. Rinse.
TONE with Color Touch 10/0 + 0/56 (20:3) with Color Touch Emulsion 1.9% (6 volume). Process for 20 minutes. Rinse. Shampoo and condition with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair, powered by Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and Omega 9, Ultimate Repair rebuilds the inside AND outside layers to restore and stabilize protein and moisture. Finish the look with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue, blowdry and style.
COTTON CANDY
Discover the perfect blend of sophisticated blonde and delicate rose with a look created by blonde, vivid and pastel specialist, Laila Pettersen @lailapettersenhair.
PRE-LIGHTEN with Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect 10/96 + 10/16 and Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 12% (40 volume). Develop for 30-40 minutes. Shampoo and condition with Wella Professionals INVIGO Brilliance to optimize pH and protect.
TONE with Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect 10/95 + 0/65 (4:1) and Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer Pastel 1.9% (6 volume). Develop for 20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and condition.
Finish the look with Wella Professionals INVIGO Miracle BB Spray, Sebastian Professional Potion 9 and Sebastian Professional Dark Oil.
PEONY GLOW
Check out this stunning soft pink, created by Wella Professionals Top Artist Ionela Chiriac @chiriac.ionela. We're obsessed with its chic elegance, subtle dimension and shine. Three words... Pink. Hair. Goals.
PRE-LIGHTEN with BlondorPlex Powder Lightener. Mix in a 1:1.5 mixing ratio with Welloxon Perfect Creme Developer 6% (20 volume). Once desired lightening is achieved, rinse and shampoo with Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair. Follow with WellaPlex No. 2 Bond Stabilizer on damp hair for 10 minutes. Rinse.
TONE with Color Touch 10/73 + 10/6 and Koleston Perfect Special Mix 0/65 with Welloxon Perfect Pastel 1.9% (6 volume). Process for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Lock in color and shine with Wella Professionals Color Motion+ Shampoo and Conditioner. The perfect duo to protect hair color from fading and to enhance overall vibrancy and shine.
PINK NAIL COLOR
Get ready to continue the trend with the top pink polish shades from OPI. Sheer tint, iridescent rose and soft blush tones are set to compliment any look and elevate every occasion. Here are a few of our favorites and go-to shades for your next nail session.
Reach for OPI Nail Envy Powerful Pink, and add the perfect pink paired with strength to rebuild and repair. The bold magenta nail strengthener toughens up nails, thanks to its Tri-Flex Technology™ that enforces a liquid shield, to encourage layer-building strength. Formulated to strengthen and protect against chipping, peeling, and splitting - resulting in healthy-looking nails that everyone will envy. HOW TO APPLY: Apply 2 coats to bare nails. Instruct salon guests to follow with an additional application, daily. Remove on day 7, if desired. The perfect tool for guests to use in between professional services to maintain balanced color and strength.
Stay on trend with this totally mod-ern light pink, long wear nail polish. The perfect hue that delivers chic elegance with a touch of sweetness: OPI Mod About You.
Available in: Nail Lacquer, GelColor and Powder Perfection.
Be a vision of beauty in this love-ly hot pink long wear nail polish. OPI Pink Flamenco is sheer, beautiful, and great for hot nights. The shades deliver intensely pigmented color coverage and every stroke self corrects and stays put thanks to OPI Intelli-Gel technology. Available in: Nail Lacquer, GelColor and Powder Perfection. A stunning soft, shimmery shade that adds the right amount of bright pink to any salon guest.
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