With its cotton-candy-like hues, pastel hair may appear to be a recent innovation.

However, the truth is that individuals have embraced pastel hair for hundreds of years.

In the 1700s, both men and women wore powdered wigs.

Light lavender hair

According to author and historianGeri Walton, women could purchase lavender-colored powder for their wigs.

In modern times, lavender hair has been donned by various celebrities.

In 2015, pop star Katy Perry showed off her lavender tresses on the red carpet at the Grammys.

Lavender dreadlocks

At the 2019 Met Gala, Kylie Jenner wore a stunning lavender frock designed by Versace.

Jenner topped her show-stopping look by wearing a matching long lavender wig.

While this notion applies to all shades of purple in the color family, lavender is beyond versatile.

Dark lavender hair with curtain bangs

Instagram user@vntage.melaninchose a light lavender hue for her dreadlocks.

Her hairstyle frames her face beautifully, while the lavender shade emphasizes her stunning features and smooth skin.

If you want to minimize the damage from lightening your hair, consider a darker lavender shade.

Short and curly lavender hair

Her client has mid-length wavy hair and curtain bangs that create an edgy look.

However, if you dye your hair lavender, you might find yourhair color washing out too fast.

Lavender is, unfortunately, not a long-lasting color.

Someone with a purple layer of hair

Instagram user@samhatfieldhairdemonstrates how this look appears on someone with long wavy blond hair.

The two videos show how powerful lavender hair can be on various types of tresses.

Despite their differences in hair, both look exquisite with their lavender mane.

A woman with long lavender hair

Sport lavender locks with a bob cut

Like to keep your hair short?

Chop it off and get a bob cut to show off your lavender hair.

Hairstylist Larry King toldHarper’s Bazaar UKthat bob cuts are timeless.

Lavender bob cut

Instagram user@haaratelier_patricialinkmannlooks chic in a bob cut with a lavender blond balayage color.

Weave different colors into your lavender hair

Lavender hair allows you to show off your adventurous side.

But if you want to experiment with even more color in your hair, you have options.

Purple and lavender hair

Similarly,@sandy.shimmercombines a light lavender shade with a darker lavender shade.