Rose gold is a hair color that blends soft pink with golden or peach tones, like the metal. Here's what sets it apart, who it suits, what to ask your colorist for and how to keep it looking fresh.
Rose gold hair at a glance
- Type: Vivid / blonde
- Tone: Warm
- Lightening needed: Yes, to a light blonde, unless you're already blonde.
- Maintenance: High
- Touch-ups: 3 to 5 weeks
What makes it different
It's a gentler, warmer alternative to pink. It suits blondes especially well, since it can be added with a tinted gloss.
Who it suits
Warm and neutral undertones. On brunettes it works best as balayage on lightened ends.
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What to ask your colorist
- Say more pink or more gold.
- Ask whether a gloss over your blonde is enough.
- Ask how it fades: usually to a peachy blonde.
- Bring photos taken in daylight, and say what you don't want as well as what you do.
How to maintain it
Use cold water and a rose gold color-depositing conditioner weekly.
Shades and variations
- Rose gold blonde: blonde with a pink tint.
- Rose gold balayage: on a brown base.
- Deep rose gold: more saturated, closer to copper-pink.
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FAQ
What is rose gold hair?
Rose gold is a hair color that blends soft pink with golden or peach tones, like the metal.
Who suits rose gold hair?
Warm and neutral undertones. On brunettes it works best as balayage on lightened ends.
Do you need bleach for rose gold hair?
Yes, to a light blonde, unless you're already blonde.
How often does it need touching up?
About every 3 to 5 weeks.
