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What the Cool Kids Are Wearing: Hair Color Edition

From sombré to pastel, the new hues to try in 2014

by Hayley Mason | COMMENT

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Awash in Pastels Kelly Osbourne knew the power of lavender hair color way before the rest of us, but we've officially jumped on the bandwagon. And so did Nicole Richie. She debuted newly pastel locks on March 3, sending Instagram followers into an instafrenzy. (And now, Lauren Conrad's joined the purple team.) But it's not just lavender that's in for 2014; Petroff and de Souza agree that any shade of pastel will make waves. So if you're dreaming of springy mint greens, cotton candy pinks or pale blues -- think beyond your wardrobe.

Who Can Pull It Off: You can. You just have to decide to commit and go with it.

What to Ask For: Ask if your stylist has done a hair color like this before you even make the appointment. Just because it's trendy, doesn't mean every stylist has tried it, and you want to be comfortable knowing you're not a test subject. If you have black or brunette hair, know you're going to have to bleach your hair. To avoid too much damage, Petroff suggests testing out the look on your just your tips.

Beware Of: Pastel shades can go from editorial to trashy in an instant. If you want to play around with soft shades, keep in mind you'll have to plan your clothes, makeup and hairstyle accordingly. Make sure to adjust your makeup so you're not washed out. According to Petroff, "Uggs and sweats just won't cut it."

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