Cloud Dancer: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026, Reimagined for Hair

Close-up of silver-blonde ash hair color with a Pantone swatch showing Cloud Dancer Color of the Year 2026

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angela Wall | Fort Worth Curl Specialist | Salon Owner (@angelailluminate) Every year, Pantone names a Color of the Year that reflects where culture is headed. For 2026, that color is Cloud Dancer — a soft, luminous white that feels calm, intentional, and quietly powerful. At […]

Meet Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year

Rich brunette hair with soft waves featuring a Pantone color swatch graphic labeled "Color Of The Year 2025: Mocha Mousse".

The Pantone Color Institute selects a hue that reflects the global mood, trends, and cultural tone each year.  For 2025, the spotlight falls on PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a rich, chocolatey brown that blends comfort, connection, and timeless sophistication. From fashion runways to home décor and now to hair salons, Mocha Mousse is making waves […]