Hot Magenta Peekaboo

Vivid pink-purple magenta sitting under a black base, high in saturation and clearly pinker than the reds beside 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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Magenta occupies the ground between red and violet, and next to cherry it reads distinctly pink and much less bloody. On a dark base the panel looks near-black until the hair lifts off the shoulders, then throws a strong pink cast across the underside. Dense pigment means it holds better than any pastel, but it fades in stages, going bubblegum first and then a peach-tinged blonde as the underlying yellow surfaces.

Undertonecool. The blue-pink direction belongs on cool and neutral complexions, and because the shade has real density, fair skin is not washed out the way a pastel leaves it.
Starting pointThe underneath section needs lifting to a light yellow, level eight or nine, or the pink goes dull and lands closer to a flat plum.
UpkeepTop up every four weeks with a pink direct dye, wash cool, and expect the last of it to leave as a warm blonde stain rather than clean hair.

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Questions about Hot Magenta Peekaboo

Which skin undertones suit Hot Magenta Peekaboo?

Cool undertones. The blue-pink direction belongs on cool and neutral complexions, and because the shade has real density, fair skin is not washed out the way a pastel leaves it.

What hair do I need to start with for Hot Magenta Peekaboo?

The underneath section needs lifting to a light yellow, level eight or nine, or the pink goes dull and lands closer to a flat plum.

How much upkeep does Hot Magenta Peekaboo need?

Top up every four weeks with a pink direct dye, wash cool, and expect the last of it to leave as a warm blonde stain rather than clean hair.

Can I try Hot Magenta Peekaboo on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Hot Magenta 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.