How to Achieve Pastel Hair

This article was co-authored by Ashley Adams. Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016. This article has been viewed 663,683 times. To achieve pastel hair, you'll first need to bleach it to platinum blonde or white, then apply whatever color of dye you'd like to use. Make sure you test the bleach on a small section of your hair to see how long you need to leave it in. After your bleached hair has dried, mix your pastel dye with white conditioner, which will form the base. Apply the dye evenly to your hair and cover it with a shower cap or aluminum foil. After 20 minutes, wash a strand of your hair to see if the color is how you want it. If it’s too light, leave your hair to keep dyeing. Check it every 5 to 10 minutes until you’re happy with the color. Then, wash and dry your hair. If there are any uneven patches, touch them up with more dye. For more tips from our Beauty co-author, including how to keep your new hair color from fading, read on!