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12 Beauty Looks Celebrating Pantone’s Colors of the Year, Ultimate Gray & Illuminating

Positivity supported by fortitude: that’s how Pantone describes its 2021 Colors of the Year, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. Now, take a peek at ways to bring these colors to life in the beauty sphere!

Gina Escandon
Gina EscandonDigital Content Strategist
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December 10, 2020
12 Beauty Looks Celebrating Pantone’s Colors of the Year, Ultimate Gray & Illuminating

 

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Pantone named Ultimate Gray and Illuminating the Colors of the Year for 2021, two very different picks joined with a lot of thoughtfulness. After a strange year, Ultimate Gray symbolizes fortitude and strength, while Illuminating reminds us that there’s positivity and sunny days ahead.

Pantone’s annual selections tend to impact color trends in a big way. We’re celebrating with a roundup of cheery yellow shags, pebble-hued tips and more beauty looks that will inspire clients in the year ahead.

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Remember to tag #modernsalon with your Ultimate Gray and Illuminating creations for the chance to be featured on our Instagram!

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