Remember five years ago when pastel-coloured hair was everywhere? From candyfloss pink to lilac dip dyes, it wasn’t unusual for at least one of your friends to try out a rainbow-inspired shade.

Fast forward to the last couple of years, and those bright and bold hair trends have taken a back seat. The ‘Clean Girl’ aesthetic took over and we entered our nostalgic 90s beauty era, meaning pastel hair was quickly traded out for more natural-looking colour. Think sunflower blonde and caramel balayage – soft, subtle and seriously low-maintenance.

But, as with all things in fashion and beauty, trends have a way of coming back around. This autumn, we’re expected to see pink hair making a serious comeback, and this time round – there’s a shade that suits everyone.

We spoke to two hairstylists who have forecasted pink hair to be huge this coming autumn. Christel Barron-Hough, founder of STIL salon and Tom Smith, celebrity hairstylist and trend expert, both agree that pink hair is back and it’s more versatile than ever. Here’s how to make it work for you…

Pink hair is back and, according to hairstylists, there’s a shade to suit everyone