Cotton Candy Peekaboo

Pale pastel pink hidden under dark hair, milky and soft rather than bright, with a trace of warmth in it.

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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Pastels are diluted pigment sitting on almost-white hair, which is exactly why this is both the softest looking and the shortest lived shade here. The panel reads as a pale blush when the hair moves and can vanish completely in low indoor light. With so little pigment holding on, it lightens with every single wash, though it usually gives you a pretty faded version of itself for a week or two before it goes.

Undertonecool, neutral. A soft blue-pink carrying a little warmth, it stays gentle against fair and light-medium skin rather than pulling color up into the face.
Starting pointThis only works on hair lifted to a very pale level nine or ten, so dark hair means bleaching the panel out fully before the pastel goes on.
UpkeepFour to eight washes per application in practice, so most people mix the pigment into conditioner and re-apply at home instead of booking a salon visit.

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Questions about Cotton Candy Peekaboo

Which skin undertones suit Cotton Candy Peekaboo?

Cool, neutral undertones. A soft blue-pink carrying a little warmth, it stays gentle against fair and light-medium skin rather than pulling color up into the face.

What hair do I need to start with for Cotton Candy Peekaboo?

This only works on hair lifted to a very pale level nine or ten, so dark hair means bleaching the panel out fully before the pastel goes on.

How much upkeep does Cotton Candy Peekaboo need?

Four to eight washes per application in practice, so most people mix the pigment into conditioner and re-apply at home instead of booking a salon visit.

Can I try Cotton Candy Peekaboo on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Cotton Candy Peekaboo on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.