25+ Gorgeous Pink Highlights Ideas for Blonde, Brown, and Black Hair

Looking to add some color to your style? Pink highlights offer endless possibilities to express yourself and showcase your personality, whether it is soft and feminine or has total punk rock chick vibes.

This article shares 27 gorgeous pink hair streaks ideas. From soft cotton candy hues and cute pastels to electric fuchsia tones and dark cherry pink shades, we’ve got a ton of cool pink hair highlights for you to see.

Let’s get started!

Ash Brown Hair with Light Rose Gold Pink Highlights

Woman with ash brown hair and light rose gold pink highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @beautexjlg

Pink doesn’t have to be about making a loud statement with your hair and wearing a bright hue that screams “look at me!” And this feminine look is proof of that! The rose gold highlights look so pretty and shimmering on ash brown hair that we’re totally considering getting this color combo at our next appointment.

Bright Blonde Hair with a Pink Money Piece

Woman with bright blonde hair featuring a pink money piece.
Image Credit: Instagram @snipsolovely

This subtle bright blonde look achieved with babylights is just super cute and we’re totally in love with the pretty bright pink raccoon tail framing the model’s facial features. The stylist used Redken shades 09V & 09VG for the gloss and Pulp Riot’s Bright Pink shade for the pink.

Blonde Hair with Pink & Black Highlights

Woman with blonde hair featuring pink and black highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @beauvoirhair

Although this look is completely subtle and understated, it still gives off the ultimate punk-rock Barbie vibe! The stylist started by applying hair extensions to give the client some length and then finished the look with two-toned light pink and black peekaboo highlights at the tips. It’s an incredibly cool look, perfect for women who love color but want to keep things low-key at the same time.

Dark Hair with Hot Pink Streaks

Woman with dark hair and hot pink streaks.
Image Credit: Instagram @cosmovanna

This look is on fire! The chunky pink streaks really bring out the depth of the model’s dark hair and look just stunning on her mane. The hot pink compliments the natural shade very well and we are loving the Dracula vibes it gives off.

Blonde Hair with Light Pink & Violet Highlights

Woman with blonde hair and light pink and violet highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @brushedrootssalon

We are obsessed with these light pink and violet highlights on blonde hair! It’s still a bold look but totally understated at the same time, and a great example of a pop of color done right. For the highlights, the stylist used Pravana violet and neon pink dyes.

Chunky Hot Pink Highlights on a Dark Base

Woman with chunky hot pink highlights on a dark base.
Image Credit: Instagram @softihair

Chunky highlights are among the 90s hair trends we’re most thrilled to see making a comeback. And why not make them stand out in this show-stopping shade of pink? To put together this stunning look, the stylist used Pulpriot for the color and K18 for the protection.

Blonde Hair with Light Pink Highlights

Woman with blonde hair and light pink highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @beautybysteph121

This is the perfect look for those who want to experiment with pink without fully committing to an over-all color. The stylist added just a gentle touch of dusty rose highlights throughout the client’s blonde hair, and the result is nothing short of amazing.

Hot Pink Chunky Highlights on Blonde Hair

Woman with hot pink chunky highlights on her blonde hair.
Image Credit: Instagram @jd_dyes

Looking for a more alternative style that will help you showcase your individuality? Look no further than this pretty candy cane-inspired look! We are obsessed with how vibrant this pink shade is and how dreamy it looks on the model’s light blonde hair. To prevent the pink from fading out, make sure you always use a heat-protectant spray when styling your hair.

Black and Blonde Color Block Hair with a Hot Pink Streak

Woman with black and blonde color-blocked hair featuring a hot pink streak.
Image Credit: Instagram @samihairmagic

This is the color combo you never knew you needed! The way the blonde and pink highlights blend with dark hair here is literally a form of art. The stylist used Redken for the dark and blonde, Pravana for the pink, and K18 to protect the hair.

Bright Pink Peekaboo on Brown Hair

Woman with bright pink peekaboo highlights on her brown hair.
Image Credit: Instagram @kandakreations

This bright pink peekaboo hair color style might be just the bold twist you’ve been looking for. If your hair is naturally straight, the pink highlights will remain relatively hidden, adding a fun surprise to your look.

Light Brown Hair with Pink & Purple Peekaboos and Platinum Highlights

Woman with light brown hair featuring pink and purple peekaboos and platinum highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @ra_hairstyles

To get this irresistibly shiny look, the stylist applied platinum blonde highlights throughout her client’s light brown hair and topped off the look with gorgeous pink and purple peekaboos. The result? An understated yet radiant look perfect even for women who prefer a more subtle style.

Gray Hair with a Pastel Pink Money Piece

Woman with gray hair featuring a pastel pink money piece.
Image Credit: Instagram @hairhousebyrekhasachdev

This must be one of our favorite ways to compliment gray hair! Mixing pastel colors with natural grays is a style that’s been trending hard these past years, and we love that the stylist chose to add just a touch of color to face-framing layers to create this totally understated look.

Brown Hair with Rose Gold Pink Face Framing Highlights

Woman with brown hair and rose gold pink highlights and money piece.
Image Credit: Instagram @kosanyc

Adding some subtle rose gold ribbons and face framing pieces to your brown hair will breathe new life into your look. A cute pink color like this can highlight your best features and is a fun and unique way to add a touch of color to your style. How gorgeous is this color combo by stylisy @kosanyc?!

Blonde Hair with Hot Pink Highlights

Woman with blonde hair featuring hot pink highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @hairby.macee

This stunning look gets us excited for the warm season. We love how the sandy blonde waves melt into the hot pink hues, creating a super romantic and feminine look. If you’re looking to add a dash of pink to your blonde hair, this hot pink hue is the perfect inspiration.

Dirty Blonde Hair with Pink and Purple Highlights

Woman with dirty blonde hair and pink and purple highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @hairmassiah

Here we have another stunning example of a colorful balayage done right. We love how each shade of pink and purple seamlessly flows into the next, while the natural dirty blonde hair beautifully blends everything together.

Pink and Peach Overlay Balayage

Woman with a pink and peach overlay balayage.
Image Credit: Instagram @gold.dust.studio

How stunning is this balayage with pink and peach overlay? These two delicate, yet contrasting hues, compliment each other very well and create a super gorgeous and romantic look that we can stop obsessing over!

Dark Cherry Pink Highlights

Woman with dark cherry pink highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @ryanteam

We love how the dark cherry pink highlights enhance the red tones in the model’s naturally dark base color. This rich, luscious color combo works wonders for those with warm undertones and is a relatively low-maintenance style.

Black Hair with Bold Pink Highlights & Orange Money Piece

Woman with black hair featuring bold pink highlights and an orange money piece.
Image Credit: Instagram @kristigdoeshair

Although pairing black hair with pink highlights might seem like a too bold of a contrast, if it’s well executed, it can look as natural and seamless as it does here. And when done right, it’s a great way to add pops of color to your dark hair. Just look at that cute orange face framing streak!

Brown Hair with Vivid Pink and Light Purple Highlights

Woman with brown hair featuring vivid pink and light purple highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @angdoeshair__

If you have dark brown hair, go for more vibrant shades like this pretty pink and purple combo. You want your base color to match the intensity of the vivids to make the colors pop properly. For lightening the hair, the stylist used O&M products and Pulpriot vivids for the colors.

Pastel Pink Balayage on Dark Hair

Woman with a pastel pink balayage on her dark hair.
Image Credit: Instagram @artistrybyavery

For this gorgeous look, the stylist played with different depths of pastel pink to create a multi-dimensional and whimsical effect. It’s a lovely option if you are looking for a bold pop of color that is also feminine and romantic.

Neon Pink Balayage on Dark Hair

Woman with a neon pink balayage on her dark hair.
Image Credit: Instagram @tellyscreations

If you’re looking for a bold and bright look that’s bound to turn heads, this stunning neon pink balayage is a great source of inspiration. The highlights are perfectly placed to create a gorgeous flow of color and this shade of pink compliments the client’s dark hair very well. Plus, it looks so edgy and chic on a choppy bob.

Blue and Pink Highlights Color Melt

Woman with blue and pink highlights in a color melt style.
Image Credit: Instagram @theneonblonde

This striking mix of blue and purple highlights makes us wish we were bold enough to wear our hair like this! The vivids are just masterfully executed and blend so well with each other, while the layered lob makes the colors really pop. To create this neon wonder, the stylist used Danger Jones vivids.

Barbie Pink and Mountain Dew Green Highlights

Woman with Barbie pink and Mountain Dew green highlights.
Image Credit: Instagram @alyssawiener

Be ready to have all eyes on you with this ultra-futuristic look courtesy of @alyssawiener. The Barbie pink and Mountain Dew green highlights look so gorgeous together on the dirty blonde base, and even though keeping these colors bright might not go as smoothly as you’re hoping, we think this look is totally worth it!

Brown Hair with Fuchsia Pink Streaks

Woman with brown hair and fuchsia pink streaks.
Image Credit: Instagram @jealousysalonpgh

How pretty and glossy is this wavy bob with pink highlights? The fuchsia pink face framing layers make this style super fun and playful and make the client look both chic and edgy.

Black Hair with Bright Mauve Pink Streaks

Woman with black hair and bright mauve pink streaks.
Image Credit: Instagram @styledbystarfire

This gorgeous long bob with bright mauve pink highlights is packed with personality and gives off the ultimate grunge vibe. It may be a bit of a hassle to maintain and does require some bleaching to get right, since the pink would not naturally pop on dark hair like that, but it’s still nothing short of amazing.

Dusty Pink Balayage & Money Piece on Light Brown Hair

Woman with a dusty pink balayage and a money piece.
Image Credit: Instagram @hannahleehair

This dusty pink shade is to die for! The stylist used a beautifully vivid color to create a subtle and blended look that feels very natural, and we absolutely love the money piece as well! This lovely shade compliments the client’s cool undertones very well and will look great on you if you have blonde or light brown hair.

Vibrant Pink Balayage on Black Hair

Woman with a vibrant pink balayage on her black hair.
Image Credit: Instagram @rinadeedoeshair

There’s something about a vibrant pink hue that looks irresistible paired with dark hair, isn’t there? The stylist used a natural semi-permanent hair dye by Iroiro (shade 70) to create this gorgeous balayage look.