The best temporary pastel hair dyes for a summer hair makeover

Plus how to dye your hair pastel at home

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Leanne BayleyDirector of Lifestyle & Commerce

Updated: July 23, 2021Jul 23, 2021, 11:17 AM GMT+1

Many of us have been tempted to experiment with our hair over the years, and if you don't want to go too vibrate then soft pastel colours are the way to go. Created using temporary to semi-permanent hair dyes, celebrities from Hilary Duff to Lottie Moss have been experimenting with new hair colours. And really, there’s never been a better time if you’ve always wanted to try pastel hair - summer is the ideal time to do it!

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Tempted? Luckily, semi-permanent hair dyes can be done yourself, so you don't need to wait for a hairdresser to update your look. The experts at Bleach London have put together some tips for dyeing your hair at home.

Top tips for dying your hair pastel pink

Tip 1. To create a pastel look, the hair has to be a very light blonde for the colour to show. Use the Bleach London Total Bleach Kit to lift the hair to a pale blonde. For extra guidance, head to chat.bleachlondon.com for a virtual consultation followed by a video appointment with a Bleach Colour Expert.

Tip 2. Knock out any yellow tones and create a clean base by using a toner. This colour correcting step is important, otherwise your pink will look more peach, for example.

Tip 3. Follow with the semi-permanent or temporary hair dye.

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Here are some at-home dyes you can get your hands on…

Box of Jerome Russell Bblonde semi-permanent color blush pink hair dye featuring a woman with pink hair.

Jerome Russell Blush Pink Semi-Permanent Toner, £4.78, Superdrug

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Jerome Russell's new Blush Pink Semi-Permanent Toner is expertly formulated to add a perfect pink tone to pre-lightened, or blonde hair. This professional semi-permanent hair toner is formulated to tone and colour blonde hair to achieve a pink finish, that banishes any unwanted brassy tones, typically caused by bleaching. The no-ammonia dye will get ride of any brassy, yellow pigments, leaving you a fresh, bright, bold, candy pink result that lasts for up to 16 washes.