How to get Adéla's hot pink hair and keep it looking that good

If you recently show singer Adéla in Vogue's Best Beauty Looks of the Week and immediately wanted her hair, you're not the only one. The dimensional pink, soft and romantic at the roots, punchy and electric at the ends, was created by celebrity colourist Matt Rez using Paul Mitchell, and it's the kind of colour that looks effortless but takes real skill to pull off.

Here's everything you need to know: what went into the look, how to ask for something similar at your next salon appointment, and how to keep it vibrant once you've got it.

What makes this colour so special

Adéla's look isn't just one shade of pink, it's two working together. A soft, blushy baby pink sits closer to the root, transitioning into a true, saturated hot pink towards the ends. The contrast between the two is what gives the look its depth and that eye-catching shift depending on the light.

Matt achieved this using Paul Mitchell ColorWays, a professional vivid colour range built for exactly this kind of bold, multi-tonal result. The baby pink comes from a shade called Sugar, a delicate shade while the Hot Pink at the ends is applied undiluted for maximum intensity. A touch of Magenta was also worked in to add warmth and richness that stops the colour from looking flat.

What to ask for at the salon

If you want a similar look, here's how to talk to your colourist about it:

— Ask for a "dimensional pink" or "graduated pink" rather than an all-over colour. This is what creates that soft-to-bold shift rather than one flat tone.

— Mention that you'd like it lighter and softer at the root with more intensity towards the mid-lengths and ends. This is more flattering as it grows out and frames the face beautifully.

— Vivid colour like pink requires your hair to be lightened first, the lighter your natural hair, the more vibrant the pink will be. Be honest with your colourist about your current colour history so they can advise on what's achievable in one session versus building up over time.

— Ask about a bond treatment during your lightening service. Matt used epres Professional Bond Repair throughout Adéla's colour process to keep her hair strong and healthy during lifting. It's worth requesting this, especially if significant lightening is involved.

How to keep your pink looking fresh

Vivid colours are stunning and they do need a little extra care to stay that way. Here's what makes the biggest difference:

— Wash your hair less frequently. Water and shampooing are the biggest culprits for colour fade. Try to stretch washes to every 2–3 days, and use dry shampoo in between.

— Always use cool or cold water to rinse. Hot water lifts the hair cuticle and lets colour escape faster.

— Switch to a colour-safe or colour-protecting shampoo and conditioner. These are formulated to cleanse without stripping your colour.

— Top up the tone at home with Paul Mitchell Colour-Depositing Treatment in Rose Quartz. This refreshes the vibrancy between salon visits.

— Book a colour refresh appointment every 4–6 weeks if you want to keep the vibrancy at its best. Vivid colours are a commitment but the results, as Adéla proves, are absolutely worth it.

Ready to go pink?

The best thing about this look is that it works at different intensities. You can keep it soft and everyday with more Sugar tones, or go full hot pink for something that genuinely turns heads. Talk to your Paul Mitchell colourist about what version works best for your hair and lifestyle, they'll get you there.