From TV stars, to Insta-famous runway models, to mega pop singers, there’s a certain style that’s been getting a lot of play lately: pastel hair. And guess who’s the latest celebrity to take on the exciting trend? Well, Frank Ocean officially has pink hair now - and the Internet’s kind of going crazy.
Yep, following in the footsteps of people like Hilary Duff, Kylie Jenner, and Katy Perry who took on the pale pink hair trend before him, Ocean recently debuted his own take on the look - and it’s pretty darn killer (not to mention here just in time for summer). He was first spotted sporting his new 'do whilst out and about in New York City with Kendall Jenner and fashion stylist Luka Sabbat - the three all looking enviably cool together, of course. Ocean’s hair color made for quite the statement, the pale, near-neon shade of pink creating a striking contrast with his dark facial hair.
At any rate, Ocean’s newly cotton candy pink hair comes as a pretty major departure from his old hairstyle, which had a more classic vibe. Still, it’s not the first time he’s experimented with colors - in fact, he rocked a pretty darn awesome shade of green on the cover of his last album. Most of the time, though? He tends to keep things simple and classic on the hair front.
So, ready to take a look at the new style in action? His fans really like it ......thousands and counting, to be exact. A few threw shade at the hype around the look. Many found it inspirational. While others were just plain jealous. What do you think of his new look?
It’s easy to want to set the bar pretty low when it comes to summer style. It’s hot, for one. And for another, everyone deserves a break from thinking so hard about clothes. Maybe that’s why the style moments that do happen are ones we remember vividly. Frank Ocean’s pink hair feels like one of those things that may very well encapsulate the summer of 2017.
True, summer has only just begun, but Frank Ocean is a style icon who tends to hide more than he stunts, and “millennial” pink has been everywhere forever and this feels like the peak of that trend. Jenner was wearing a Chanel fanny pack and Morpheus sunglasses. Sabbat tucked his track pants into his boots and had on shoulder pads of the Balenciaga variety. Dedicated fashion people that they are, everyone wore an expression of dead seriousness while the paparazzi was taking their photos. And they looked great, too. Seriously, no wonder these people get paid to front ad campaigns.
Does Ocean’s hair look good? Yes, very much so. For one, he’s above-average handsome and still in his twenties. For another, there’s something about the sickly sweet color that plays well against his otherwise conventional, Los Angeles-guy clothes. If Ocean’s choice of Vans and a slim navy suit at the White House state dinner in October taught us anything, it’s that the guy knows how to swerve just enough. The color also happens to be perfect-not at all orangey and faded out just a touch.
But should you do this with your hair, too? Nah. It’s summer.
Forget platinum-Frank Ocean is out to ensure that pink hair is here to stay. Spotted while taking a stroll with models Kendall Jenner and Luka Sabbat in New York City, the singer debuted a buzz cut tinted a cool shade of calamine. This latest variation offers a nod to Millenial pink, a descriptor that nods to a now ubiquitous shade of soft rose. The gender-non-specific hue has already shown promise as a head-turning summer win, with model Slick Woods making waves at the Met Gala last month with a head turning sherbet buzz cut of her own.
WHEN: June 2, 2017
Calin Van Paris covered beauty and wellness at Vogue for a decade. You can find her on the West Coast getting lost in the forest or sitting by the river, picking flowers and vintage, and working through her TBR pile. She’s a huge fan of the creative play that comes …
“Pink + White” is a song by American R&B singer Frank Ocean, released as a part of his 2016 studio album Blonde. The song was written and produced by Ocean and American record producer Pharrell Williams. The song features additional vocals by fellow American singer Beyoncé.
Frank Ocean - Pink + White
Overall, Frank Ocean’s pink hair is more than a moment; it signals a broader seasonal trend toward playful color and confidence in personal style. It aligns with a culture of celebrity experimentation where color becomes a canvas for expression, summer-ready and media-friendly at once.