I love how chic and effortless this platinum lob looks with just a hint of blush pink through the ends!! My favorite way to wear this is styled with loose, undone waves tucked behind one ear. It gives off such a clean, modern aesthetic that feels effortlessly polished whether you're at work or out for the evening!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp hair with a thermal protectant using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield platinum strands from heat styling.
2. Blow-dry using a medium ceramic round brush using the round ceramic blow-dry brush listed below, lifting at the roots around the crown and off-center part to create airy, natural volume.
3. Once completely dry, take 1.5 to 2-inch vertical sections and create soft, lived-in bends through the mid-lengths with a large barrel iron using the 1.25 inch curling iron listed below, making sure to leave the last inch of the ends straight.
4. Let the curls cool for a couple of minutes, then gently rake through the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them up into effortless S-curves.
5. Mist lightly with a texturizing spray using the dry texturizing spray listed below at the roots and underneath sections to add gritty body and separation.
6. Finish with a drop of lightweight smoothing oil using the lightweight hair bonding oil listed below warmed between your palms and grazed lightly over the ends to impart a glossy, platinum shine.
I am completely obsessed with this pastel pink pixie! There's something so effortless and cool about short, feathery layers paired with that soft cotton-candy tone. It brings out every bit of texture in your cut while totally opening up your face and jawline.
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, towel-dried hair after pre-lightening to a level 10 and toning with a soft pastel pink toner.
2. Apply a dime-sized amount of the lightweight volumizing mousse listed below through the roots and mid-lengths to give grip to short layers.
3. Rough dry the hair forward using your fingers and the ionic travel hair dryer listed below on medium heat, pushing the crown and fringe forward across the forehead.
4. Once completely dry, take a pea-sized amount of the matte styling paste listed below and warm it up thoroughly between your palms.
5. Work the paste through the crown and fringe, pinching the ends to create piecey, separated definition and texture.
6. Finish with a quick spritz of the flexible hold texturizing hairspray listed below to lock in the airy volume without making it stiff.
Are you as completely obsessed with smoky pastel tones as I am? I just had to include this dreamy dusty rose ombre melt because it brings the perfect blend of edgy cool-girl energy and soft romantic vibes! The dark espresso roots melt seamlessly into those muted rose gold lengths, meaning you get that high-fashion color without stressing over constant root touch-ups. Plus, those soft U-cut layers give it so much effortless bounce and movement. Style it in loose, polished bends like this, and you're ready to turn heads anywhere you go!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping the hair for a seamless color transition. If starting with dark hair, lift the mid-lengths to ends using the hair lightening bleach powder and developer listed below to a pale blonde level 9 or 10, using a teasing balayage technique to ensure there are no harsh lines.
2. Tone and deposit the dusty rose hue on the lifted sections using the dusty mauve pastel semi-permanent hair color listed below, seamlessly blending it with a deep ash brown demi-permanent color at the roots for a flawless shadow root melt.
3. Wash and condition the colored hair thoroughly using the color-protecting sulfate-free shampoo listed below to keep the delicate pastel tones vibrant and nourished.
4. Apply a pump of the heat protectant blowout cream listed below throughout damp hair from mid-lengths to ends to shield fragile bleached strands from heat damage.
5. Blow-dry the hair smooth using a large ceramic round brush, focusing on lifting at the roots and rolling the ends under slightly to create that bouncy U-shaped curve.
6. Take a 1.5-inch curling iron or wand to add very subtle, loose bends through the mid-lengths and layered ends, alternating directions gently.
7. Finish by misting with the lightweight shine and flexible hold finishing spray listed below, lightly finger-combing through the curls for that soft, dreamy, lived-in separation.
Products Used
Hair Lightening Bleach Powder and Developer Kit
hair lightening bleach powder and 30 volume developer kit
If you want to bring out your inner cool-girl rocker, this pastel pink shaggy lob is everything! It gives that perfectly undone, lived-in bedhead vibe with tons of textured layers and choppy angled bangs. A quick blast of texturizing spray, pinch the ends, and you look effortlessly edgy in seconds!
How to do this
1. Start by bleaching your hair to a clean level 10 platinum blonde using the hair lightening kit listed below, making sure the canvas is completely even.
2. Deposit an all-over pastel blush toner using the pastel pink semi-permanent hair color listed below, allowing it to process fully to get that soft cotton candy shade.
3. Cut the hair into a textured collarbone-skimming lob with heavy razored layers throughout the crown and choppy, angled side-swept bangs.
4. Prep damp hair with a small amount of the lightweight volumizing mousse listed below, working it from roots to ends for lift.
5. Rough dry your hair upside down with a blow dryer to encourage maximum volume and separation.
6. Once dry, mist sections with the dry texturizing spray listed below and lightly scrunch or pinch ends using the matte styling paste listed below to define that piecey, rocker-chic texture.
If you've been dreaming of taking the plunge into fun color, this dreamy pastel pink blowout is your sign! It gives the sweetest fairy-core vibe while staying completely chic and sleek. Pair it with long face-framing layers and a polished blowout, and you'll literally feel like you just stepped out of a salon photoshoot every single day.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping your pre-lightened, level 10 blonde base with a semi-permanent pastel pink or rose toner using the pastel pink depositing treatment listed below to achieve that even, dusty blush hue.
2. On damp, freshly washed hair, apply a dime-sized amount of the heat protectant blowout cream listed below throughout your mid-lengths and ends to prevent heat damage and lock in shine.
3. Use a tail comb to carve a clean, precise center part down the middle of your head.
4. Blow dry your hair in sections using the ceramic round brush listed below, rolling each section downward and softly curving inward at the ends to create smooth, natural movement.
5. For the face-framing layers, pull the front sections forward with the round brush while blow drying, then bevel slightly away from the face to open up your features.
6. Once completely dry, warm 1-2 drops of the smoothing hair serum listed below between your palms and lightly smooth over flyaways and the ends.
7. Finish with a gentle mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep everything touchably soft and styled all day.
I'm totally obsessed with this pastel pink wavy lob. The dreamy blush tone paired with those relaxed, beachy bends makes it feel so romantic and effortlessly cool at the same time. It's chic enough for brunch or a date night, but also super casual and wearable for everyday style. If you've been wanting to try a fashion color without losing that sleek, sophisticated edge, this cut and color combo is pure magic.
How to do this
1. Start with clean, towel-dried hair and apply a generous mist of the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your lightened strands.
2. Blow dry the hair using a round ceramic brush to create lift at the root and smooth out the cuticle.
3. Divide hair into horizontal sections and use a 1.25-inch curling iron to add loose, relaxed bends, making sure to leave the last inch of the ends straight for that chic, effortless lob vibe.
4. Break up the waves gently with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb once the hair cools.
5. Spray the dry texturizing spray listed below evenly throughout the mid-lengths and ends to build airy volume and lived-in texture.
6. Finish off by smoothing a drop of the lightweight hair bonding oil listed below over flyaways and ends to add a radiant shine.
If you're hunting for the ultimate carefree festival look, this is it! It’s ridiculously easy to pull off—just two loose, low pigtails secured behind the ears with relaxed, effortless face-framing pieces left out. Paired with that stunning cotton-candy pastel pink hue, it gives the sweetest, most carefree energy.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, dry hair with a generous spritz of the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your lightened strands.
2. Use a large barrel curling iron to create loose, effortless waves throughout your lengths, always alternating curl directions for that messy, lived-in movement.
3. Part your hair down the center, making sure to pull out generous, face-framing pieces along both temples to soften the front.
4. Divide the rest of the hair into two equal halves behind your ears, gathering each section loosely near the nape and securing them with the small elastic hair ties listed below.
5. Gently tug at the pigtails and the crown to loosen them up and create a relaxed, voluminous feel.
6. Finish by misting your lengths with the texturizing finishing spray listed below to give your waves long-lasting, airy texture that will hold up all day.
There is something just so timeless and pretty about a classic, silky blowout. The way this soft strawberry blonde catches the golden light is gorgeous! It's one of those styles that looks totally effortless and clean, while the subtle chin-length layers softly frame the face without feeling heavy.
How to do this
1. Start by washing hair with a color-safe nourishing shampoo and conditioner to preserve warm strawberry blonde tones.
2. On towel-dried hair, mist a generous amount of the leave-in heat protectant spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends.
3. Apply a small amount of the smoothing blowout cream listed below to keep the strands sleek and eliminate flyaways.
4. Create a clean, precise center part using the fine-tooth rat tail comb listed below.
5. Blow dry section by section using the large ceramic round brush listed below, directing the airflow downward to smooth the cuticle.
6. At the ends and around the face-framing layers, roll the round brush slightly inward to create a soft, natural curve rather than a pin-straight finish.
7. Finish off with two to three drops of the lightweight hair smoothing oil listed below through the ends for high shine and a silky touch.
I think the key to pulling off a whimsical pastel shade like cotton candy pink is balancing it with an effortless, undone haircut. Cutting it into a textured blunt bob with lots of movement keeps the fairy-like color looking fresh and cool rather than overly sweet. To style it, you just want to add some quick, alternating bends with a curling iron and rough it up with lots of texture spray so it looks perfectly lived-in!
How to do this
1. Start by bleaching the hair to a clean, pale level 10 blonde, then tone and deposit a soft cotton candy pastel pink shade using the gentle pastel pink semi-permanent hair color listed below.
2. Cut the hair into a textured, collarbone-grazing blunt bob with point-cut ends and subtle face-framing soft layers around the cheekbones.
3. Apply a small amount of the lightweight heat protectant spray listed below evenly through damp hair and rough dry with a blow dryer using your fingers for maximum natural body.
4. Once completely dry, take 1.5-inch vertical sections and wrap them loosely around the 1.25-inch ceramic curling iron listed below, leaving the ends straight and unwrapped to keep that effortless, modern vibe.
5. Alternate curl directions away from and toward the face, ensuring the front face-framing pieces curve gracefully away from the cheekbones.
6. Allow the waves to cool, then shake out the texture with your hands and mist thoroughly with the dry texturizing spray listed below to add grit, airy volume, and separation.
7. Finish off by rubbing a tiny drop of the matte texture paste listed below between your palms and pinching the ends for a piecy, lived-in finish.
I am completely obsessed with this color combination! The way the deep brunette melts into that subtle, dreamy rose gold balayage is everything. It catches the sunlight so beautifully and gives you that effortless, romantic vibe without being overwhelming. If you have naturally dark hair and want a soft pop of dimension, this is definitely the look to try!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with a leave-in conditioner and a thermal protectant using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands.
2. Blow dry hair smooth using the ionic blow dryer and a large round boar bristle brush listed below, focusing on creating lift at the roots with a clean side part.
3. Once the hair is fully dry, section off horizontal layers starting at the nape of the neck to add subtle movement.
4. Take 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around the 1.5-inch ceramic curling iron listed below for just 4-5 seconds, leaving the very ends out to achieve a soft, modern bend rather than tight curls.
5. Gently brush through the waves using the wide-tooth comb listed below to blend them together seamlessly.
6. Finish off by applying a couple of drops of the lightweight smoothing hair oil listed below through the mid-lengths and rose-tinted ends for high shine and flyaway control.
If you want to spice up a classic brunette bob without going fully blonde, this soft rose gold balayage is pure magic! A quick bend with a curling iron creates these effortless ribbons of blush pink that catch the sunlight beautifully. It looks like you spent forever at the salon, but the blunt cut keeps styling super quick and easy!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a lightweight thermal spray using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Blow-dry hair smooth using a medium ceramic round brush, lifting at the roots to maintain natural body without creating excessive volume.
3. Divide hair horizontally into manageable tiers, then take 1.5-inch vertical sections and clamp a 1.25-inch curling wand midway down the strand, alternating directions to create loose, relaxed S-waves.
4. Leave the bottom half-inch of the ends uncurled to keep the blunt bob geometry modern and relaxed.
5. Allow the curls to completely cool, then gently finger-comb through the waves to break up the pattern into seamless ribbons.
6. Mist lightly with the texturizing wave spray listed below to enhance separation and give that airy, lived-in feel.
7. Finish off with a drop of the lightweight hair shine serum listed below smoothed lightly over the mid-lengths and rose-tinted ends to add high gloss and keep flyaways locked down.
I'm totally obsessed with this gorgeous 90s-inspired blowout! The way the layers flip outwards at the ends gives so much bounce and movement, especially with that rich copper ombre melt. It feels super classy for the office but honestly looks breathtaking for a dinner date too!
How to do this
1. Prep damp hair with a lightweight blow-dry primer and thermal heat protectant using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands.
2. Apply a dollop of volumizing styling mousse throughout the roots and mid-lengths to give body and lasting memory to the blowout.
3. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers, starting at the nape of the neck, and dry using the large ceramic round brush listed below.
4. As you reach the ends, roll the round brush upwards and outward away from the body, blasting with warm air and locking each section with a cool shot to create those bouncy, flipped-out wing tips.
5. For the curtain bang sections around the face, over-direct the hair forward and roll back and away from the face to create a soft, swept-back frame.
6. Roll the finished top sections into the large self-grip velcro rollers listed below while cooling down to maximize crown lift and smoothness.
7. Remove rollers gently, brush through with the wide paddle brush listed below, and mist lightly with the flexible hold hairspray listed below for a sleek, all-day hold.
This hairstyle gives you the prettiest pop of color without committing to full-head bleach, making it such a fun go-to for chilly days or cozy coffee dates – I got so many compliments when I wore this out!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with the smoothing blowout cream listed below to protect against heat and add silky shine.
2. Blow dry hair thoroughly section by section using a large round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots for gentle volume and smoothing the cuticle down.
3. Apply a light mist of the thermal heat protectant spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends.
4. Take 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, leaving the very ends slightly relaxed for a modern, fluid wave.
5. Direct the front face-framing pieces back and away from your face to naturally highlight your cheekbones and open up the look.
6. Once the curls have completely cooled down, gently rake through them using your fingers or the wide-tooth detangling comb listed below to soften them into loose cascading waves.
7. Finish the style with a couple of drops of the lightweight nourishing hair oil listed below rubbed between your palms and smoothed over the ends to make that dusty rose balayage shine.
I am totally obsessed with this dusty rose gold lob! The way the deep brunette base melts so effortlessly into that muted pink blush is pure perfection. Styling it with loose, undone waves really brings out all the dimension in the color without looking overdone.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with the heat protectant leave-in spray listed below to shield strands and keep the color vibrant.
2. Blow-dry hair smooth using a ceramic round brush listed below, focusing on creating subtle lift at the roots while keeping the mid-lengths straight.
3. Create a clean middle part and section hair into top and bottom halves for easier styling.
4. Take vertical 1.5-inch sections and use the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to add relaxed bends. Wrap each section around the barrel leaving the bottom inch out for a modern, undone finish.
5. Alternate the direction of your curls away from and toward the face, keeping the pieces right along the cheekbones directed backward.
6. Once the hair has cooled completely, mist with the dry texturizing spray listed below and gently rake through with your fingers to break up the waves into an effortless, lived-in texture.
7. Apply a tiny drop of the lightweight hair oil listed below to the ends to add shine and seal your delicate rose gold color.
A dreamy, creamy strawberry blonde blowout that hits right at the collarbone. The swoopy curtain bangs do all the heavy lifting here, accentuating the cheekbones while the layered ends stay soft and rounded. It's totally effortless, sophisticated, and perfect for cozy sweater days when you still want your hair to look polished without trying too hard.
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, damp hair and prep from roots to ends using the volumizing root lift mousse listed below to ensure lasting body.
2. Mist your strands thoroughly using the thermal heat protectant spray listed below to guard against heat styling.
3. Section hair horizontally into manageable tiers, beginning at the nape of the neck.
4. Using the ceramic round blowout brush listed below and a concentrated blow dryer nozzle, wrap sections around the barrel, pulling upwards for volume and rolling inwards at the ends to create a soft, beveled flick.
5. For the curtain fringe, roll the front sections forward over the round brush, dry under tension, and sweep back away from the eyes to produce that signature sweeping cheekbone swoop.
6. Once cooled, rake fingers through to loosen the bounce and apply a dime-sized amount of the lightweight smoothing hair oil listed below through the mid-lengths and ends for glossy shine.
7. Set the shape with a gentle mist of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep the flyaways down without losing movement.
If you're wanting to switch up your blonde for spring or summer, this dreamy pastel peach shade is honestly everything!! It has the softest apricot undertone that warms up your whole face, and styling it with relaxed, effortless waves really lets the light catch all the dimensional tones.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield your delicate pastel strands from styling heat.
2. Blow-dry using a medium round ceramic brush, lifting at the roots around the crown and sweeping the front layers away from your face for instant airy volume.
3. Section the hair into 1 to 2-inch sections and use a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to create soft, undulating waves, curling away from the face on both sides.
4. Be sure to leave about an inch of the ends out straight while curling to keep the wave pattern relaxed and lived-in rather than overly formal.
5. Allow the curls to cool completely, then mist thoroughly with the texturizing wave spray listed below.
6. Gently rake through the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them up into seamless, soft ribbons.
7. Finish by applying a tiny drop of nourishing hair smoothing oil listed below to the ends for shine and color preservation.
I fell in love with this look the minute I saw how effortless a pop of color can actually be when paired with a natural dark base! By keeping the roots rich and deep, you don’t have to stress over frequent salon touch-ups, while the faded dusty rose ends add just the right amount of playful edge. It’s chic, super wearable with an everyday blowout, and honestly makes any casual outfit look instantly cool.
How to do this
1. Start by bleaching the mid-lengths to ends to a pale yellow blonde base using the hair lightening kit listed below, ensuring you diffuse and feather the transition line upwards to avoid harsh demarcations.
2. Once lifted and washed, apply a semi-permanent pastel or dusty rose dye using the pink direct dye listed below, saturating the ends thoroughly and blending slightly upward into the dark base.
3. Rinse with cool water and cleanse with the color-safe sulfate-free shampoo listed below to keep the pink pigments locked in.
4. Apply a dime-sized amount of the smoothing heat protectant serum listed below evenly through damp hair from mid-lengths to ends.
5. Blow-dry straight using the ceramic round brush listed below, directing the airflow down the hair shaft for an ultra-smooth, polished finish with natural swing.
I’m absolutely obsessed with this powdery pastel pink shade because it’s the ultimate statement color that still feels soft, chic, and wearable for everyday street style. The long subtle layers give it just enough movement and swing without looking over-styled. If you've been on the fence about taking your blonde to a dreamy rose gold or baby pink, definitely give this a try—it's such a fun mood boost!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping your pre-lightened platinum blonde hair with a gentle cleansing routine to ensure an even canvas.
2. Apply an all-over pastel blush pink or rose gold gloss or semi-permanent toner using the color application brush listed below, working from roots to ends for seamless saturation.
3. Let the color process for around 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with cool water and applying a rich color-depositing conditioner to lock in the pastel pigment.
4. Mist damp hair evenly with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your lightened strands from blow dryer heat.
5. Section the hair into manageable layers and blow-dry using the large ceramic round brush listed below, focusing on smoothing down the cuticles and rolling under at the ends for that soft, bouncing curve.
6. Once completely dry, warm a pea-sized drop of the lightweight hair serum listed below between your palms and smooth over the lengths to eliminate any flyaways and boost shine.
7. Finish the entire look with a light sweep of the flexible hold hairspray listed below so your hair stays touchably soft and holds its shape all day long.
A glass-like, pin-straight finish will always be an absolute showstopper. If you want to switch up your classic dark hair without going fully light all over, a subtle dusty rose sombre melt is the perfect move. It gives your ends that delicate, muted pastel glow while keeping your roots ultra-low-maintenance. Just sweep it to the side for an effortlessly polished look!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with the smoothing blowout cream listed below to control flyaways and add a silky base.
2. Mist hair evenly from roots to tips using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands before heat styling.
3. Blow-dry the hair completely smooth using a concentrator nozzle and the large ceramic round brush listed below, creating tension to ensure a super sleek finish.
4. Establish a deep side part using the fine-tooth tail comb listed below, guiding the hair cleanly over to one side.
5. Divide hair into clean, manageable horizontal sections and glide a flat iron through from roots to ends, gently curving the iron inward at the tips for a softly rounded edge.
6. Finish by smoothing a couple drops of the lightweight shine hair oil listed below through the mid-lengths and dusty rose ends for a mirror-like shine.
Are you as obsessed with playful pastel dips as I am?! I just love this effortless brunette-to-pink wavy bob because it adds such a dreamy, romantic touch without needing to bleach your roots. You can style the waves loose and messy like this, or flat iron it sleek for a totally modern two-toned vibe. It is such a fun way to experiment with fashion color without a full commitment, perfect for golden hour photos or festival season!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping towel-dried hair with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield your hair and keep the pastel color vibrant.
2. Blow-dry using a paddle brush, keeping volume natural and parting your hair straight down the middle.
3. Take 1- to 1.5-inch vertical sections and create relaxed, horizontal S-waves using the ceramic flat iron or curling wand listed below, leaving the very ends slightly straight for an effortless look.
4. Allow the waves to cool completely, then mist hair thoroughly with the dry texturizing spray listed below to give body, grit, and lived-in definition.
5. Work a tiny drop of the lightweight finishing hair oil listed below through the mid-lengths to pastel ends to add shine and tame any flyaways.
6. Finish with a spritz of the flexible hold hairspray listed below to keep your wavy bob bouncy all day long.
This is a go-to hairstyle if you want to try an edgy fashion shade without the nightmare of maintaining your roots. The deep dark brown base transitions seamlessly into a muted dusty mauve-pink that feels super chic and grown-up. Just a quick round brush blowout with curved-under ends and you're out the door looking totally put together.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, towel-dried hair with a lightweight smoothing cream and heat protection using the thermal protection spray listed below.
2. Create a deep side part aligned with the arch of your eyebrow to get that sweeping, dramatic frontal lift.
3. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers, starting at the nape of the neck.
4. Blow dry each section using the ceramic round brush listed below, rolling the ends inward toward your collarbone to create a smooth, rounded silhouette with plenty of volume.
5. For the face-framing front pieces, blow dry them forward and slightly up at the root, rolling them inward around your cheekbones for that soft, framing swoop.
6. If needed, gently glide the digital flat iron listed below along any unruly strands, curving the wrist under at the very tips to lock in that beveled edge.
7. Finish by misting a small amount of the flexible hold hairspray listed below and smoothing a drop of the nourishing hair serum listed below through the ends for shine and flyaway control.
I am totally obsessed with this look! Taking a classic collarbone-grazing lob and infusing it with subtle dusty rose and peach tones over a soft brunette shadow root is pure magic. It’s fresh, romantic, and gives your everyday waves the prettiest, warm glow without feeling over the top.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping freshly washed, damp hair with a thermal shielding cream using the heat protectant spray listed below to keep your color vibrant and strands protected.
2. Blow dry hair smoothly using a medium round ceramic brush, directing airflow down the shaft to achieve a soft, polished base while keeping natural body at the roots.
3. Establish a clean center part, then section hair horizontally into two or three working tiers.
4. Take vertical 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around the 1.25-inch curling iron listed below, leaving the last inch of your ends straight out for that modern, effortless lob shape.
5. Alternate the curl direction away from and toward your face, but always curl the face-framing front pieces away from the cheekbones to open up your features.
6. Allow the waves to cool down completely, then apply a tiny pea-sized drop of the nourishing hair oil listed below to your fingertips and gently finger-comb through the waves to break them up into soft S-bends.
7. Finish the entire style by spraying the dry texturizing spray listed below from mid-lengths to ends, shaking the hair gently at the roots to create touchable, lived-in volume.
If you are looking for a hair color that feels fresh and unexpected without being overwhelmingly bright, this muted dusty rose shade is such a stunning choice! I love pairing a soft, sophisticated color melt like this with pin-straight styling tucked cleanly behind the ears. It gives off that effortless, ultra-chic modern look that works just as easily in the office as it does for a night out. Just keep a flat iron and some smoothing serum handy, and you have got a sleek look that feels totally elevated!
How to do this
1. Start on freshly washed, conditioned hair and gently towel dry to remove excess moisture.
2. Apply a dime-sized amount of the smoothing heat protectant serum listed below evenly from mid-lengths to ends.
3. Using a tail comb, create a razor-sharp, exact middle part down the center of the crown.
4. Blow-dry hair completely flat and smooth using the ionic hair dryer with concentrator nozzle listed below and a flat paddle brush, directing the airflow downwards to eliminate any frizz.
5. Divide hair into small, manageable horizontal sections and glide through with the ceramic flat iron listed below at a moderate heat setting to achieve that ultra-sleek, pin-straight finish.
6. Tuck both front sides neatly behind the ears, applying a tiny touch of the lightweight styling cream listed below to keep flyaways smoothed down.
7. Mist all over with the lightweight shine and flexible finishing spray listed below to lock in the glossy finish and keep the style in place all day.
This soft pastel pink lob is chic, playful, and so easy to style on busy mornings – I wore this exact wavy cut out for brunch and got non-stop compliments!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, towel-dried hair with a lightweight heat protectant spray listed below to shield your pastel strands from thermal damage.
2. Blow dry using a medium ceramic round brush listed below, focusing on lifting the roots at your side part to create effortless crown volume.
3. Once bone-dry, divide hair into horizontal tiers and use a 1.25-inch curling iron listed below to create relaxed, bendy waves, making sure to leave the last inch of your ends straight for a contemporary edge.
4. Let the curls cool entirely before running your fingers gently through to break them up into soft, cohesive ribbons.
5. Mist a generous layer of dry texturizing spray listed below throughout the mid-lengths and underside to give the lob body, separation, and airy movement.
6. Finish off with a few drops of weightless smoothing hair oil listed below raked through the ends for a glossy, healthy pastel sheen that catches the light.
How gorgeous is this soft dusty rose gold melt?? The seamless blend from deep chocolate brunette roots down into muted pastel blush ends is just pure perfection. What really makes this color pop is the gentle face-framing wave—it shows off all the subtle tonal dimensions without feeling stiff or over-styled. If you've been wanting to try fun pastel tones without bleaching your whole head from the scalp, this shadow-root balayage is the ultimate low-maintenance way to go!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with the heat protectant spray listed below to shield colored strands from heat damage.
2. Apply a dollop of lightweight smoothing blowout cream throughout mid-lengths to ends, focusing on maintaining softness and slip.
3. Blow dry using a large ceramic round brush, lifting at the roots for subtle body and rolling ends outward around the face to create soft face-framing movement.
4. Once completely dry, take 1.5-inch sections and curl away from the face using the 1.5-inch curling iron listed below to produce wide, bouncy waves.
5. Allow the curls to cool fully for a few minutes so the shape sets firmly.
6. Gently rake through the waves with a wide-tooth detangling comb to soften them into polished, flowing ribbons.
7. Finish by misting the rose gold ends with a lightweight shine serum to lock in glossy reflection and prevent flyaways.
This hairstyle is what I like to call the fairy-floss dream. You start with an ultra-clean icy platinum base that smoothly melts into a candy pastel pink right around the collarbone. Blow dry it smooth with a large round brush to turn the ends under, giving you that soft, bouncy, picture-perfect finish.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with a generous mist of the heat protectant spray with argan oil listed below to safeguard delicate lightened strands.
2. Apply a dime-sized amount of the smoothing blowout cream listed below through the mid-lengths and ends to maintain a silky, frizz-free texture.
3. Section the hair into manageable horizontal layers and blow dry using the large ceramic round brush listed below, directing the airflow down the hair shaft for high shine.
4. As you reach the bottom third of each section, rotate the round brush inward toward your face and chest to create that soft, curved C-bend shape.
5. For the pastel pink gradient, maintain the color saturation weekly between salon appointments using the pastel pink semi-permanent color depositing conditioner listed below on the ends.
6. Finish the look by running a drop of the lightweight hair shine serum listed below through the ends to define the layers and enhance overall gloss.
There's nothing quite like a dreamy dusty rose melt into rich espresso roots! I love how seamlessly the soft pink ribbons blend through these polished blowout waves without ever feeling over the top.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping clean, damp hair with the lightweight blowout heat protectant cream listed below from mid-lengths to ends.
2. Blow-dry using a large round ceramic barrel brush, directing the airflow down the hair shaft to lock in maximum shine and smoothness while slightly beveling the ends.
3. Divide hair into horizontal sections and use a 1.5-inch curling iron, wrapping each section outward away from the face to create soft, cascading waves.
4. Allow the curls to completely cool before gently raking through them using the wide-tooth detangling comb listed below to transform them into soft ribbons.
5. Work a couple drops of the smoothing hair oil listed below between your palms and smooth over the lengths to add separation and glossy definition.
6. Finish with a flexible mist of the weightless shine finishing spray listed below to keep the waves bouncy and touchable all day.
Are you completely obsessed with smoky pastel tones like I am? I just had to share this gorgeous dusty mauve wavy lob because it strikes the absolute perfect balance between edgy and romantic, don’t you think?! The deep ash brown shadow root keeps it super wearable and saves you from harsh regrowth lines, while those soft, tousled waves give the multi-dimensional lavender-rose tones so much movement. You could wear it sleek and straight, or pop it in a cute half-up messy bun on casual days. Give this dreamy pastel melt a try if you're ready for a fresh new vibe!
How to do this
1. Start by prepping your pre-lightened, pastel-toned lob with a heat protectant spray with argan oil listed below to safeguard the delicate color.
2. Blow-dry using a medium round ceramic ionic hair brush listed below, focusing on lifting at the roots to give the crown a bit of airy body.
3. Divide your hair into horizontal sections and use a 1.25-inch ceramic curling iron listed below to create loose, relaxed bends.
4. Wrap vertical sections away from the face, making sure to leave the last inch of the ends out for that effortless, modern lob silhouette.
5. Once your whole head is styled and cool to the touch, gently rake through the waves with a wide-tooth detangling comb listed below.
6. Finish with a generous mist of the dry texturizing spray for volume listed below throughout the mid-lengths and ends for that chic, lived-in separation.
Isn't this sleek bob with dusty rose highlights so stunning to look at?? Pairing a classic blunt bob and full bangs with bold pastel streaks gives it that perfect effortless edge without being over the top. One thing I love about this hairstyle is how versatile it is with different face shapes! Plus, that gentle bevel at the ends frames the jawline so nicely.
How to do this
1. Start by prepping damp, freshly washed hair with a lightweight thermal protectant using the heat protectant spray listed below to shield strands from hot styling tools.
2. Blow-dry the bangs straight down flat against the forehead using a flat paddle brush, angling airflow from above to keep them completely smooth and eliminate cowlicks.
3. Section the remaining bob into manageable layers and blow dry using a medium ceramic round brush, slightly rolling under at the ends to achieve that sleek, rounded curve around the jawline.
4. Pass a ceramic flat iron smoothly down each ribbon-highlighted section from roots to ends using the ceramic flat iron listed below to enhance intense shine and straightness.
5. Rub a couple of drops of smoothing serum between your palms using the nourishing hair serum listed below and gently graze over the perimeter to tame flyaways.
6. Finish with a spritz of flexible shine spray using the lightweight finishing hairspray listed below to keep the bob in place with natural movement.
This wavy lob is seriously gorgeous and such a fun way to play with fashion color without committing to a full bleach out! I'm completely obsessed with how the dark brunette smoothly melts into that dusty rose pink at the ends. It gives off the coolest effortless, lived-in texture, and if your hair is medium thickness this cut will sit perfectly on your shoulders!
How to do this
1. Start by getting a blunt collarbone-length lob with slight movement at the ends, and have your colorist lighten the mid-lengths to ends to a clean level 9 or 10.
2. Tone the ends with a soft dusty rose gold or pastel pink gloss using the pastel pink hair toner listed below.
3. On damp hair, apply a light heat shield spray using the heat protectant spray listed below to keep your color vibrant and strands healthy.
4. Blow dry smooth with a round ceramic brush, then take 1.5-inch sections and wrap them loosely around a wide curling wand using the 1.25 inch curling wand listed below.
5. Make sure to leave the last inch of your ends straight for that modern, effortless bend.
6. Once all sections have cooled completely, gently rake through the waves with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to break them up.
7. Finish by spritzing all over using the dry texturizing spray listed below to add piecey definition, body, and that gorgeous lived-in vibe.
