“Ai Hoshino” Glow-Up: Vivid Pink & Purple Chunky Highlights at Assort Osaka

4/12/2026

Have you ever looked at your favorite anime icon and thought, “I wish I could wear that color in real life”? 🎤✨ At Assort Osaka, we’re turning that fantasy into a high-fashion reality. 🎤 We are obsessed with this Double Process Creative Color inspired by the iconic Ai Hoshino. This isn’t your average subtle balayage—we’re bringing back Chunky Highlights with a 2026 glass hair twist. It’s bold, high-contrast, and 100% anime-coded.

🌟 The Creative Process: Double Process & Chunky Ribbing

To achieve this level of “Main Character” vibrancy, our stylists utilized a meticulous Double Process Creative Color technique.

The Foundation: We first lifted the hair to a clean, pale blonde. This step is crucial for vivid colors—it ensures that the pinks and purples stay bright and crisp rather than turning muddy.
The Technique: Moving away from the subtle “babylights” of the past, we utilized Chunky Ribbing. These bold, defined sections of color create a 3D effect that mimics anime cel-shading, making your hair look incredible whether it’s straight, waved, or in a ponytail.
The Palette: Using Shiseido Professional COLOR MUSE, we layered deep orchid purples against punchy magenta pinks for a look that feels alive.

🎨 The “Color Muse” Secret: A Fade That Actually Looks Good

One of the biggest fears with vivid hair is the “awkward fade.” We’ve solved that. By using COLOR MUSE, a premium semi-permanent system, we ensure that your hair journey doesn’t end when you leave the salon.

Gentle on Strands: Unlike traditional dyes, this system is incredibly gentle, keeping your hair feeling silky and healthy.
The “Ashy” Evolution: As the weeks go by, these vivid pigments will slowly and cleanly wash out, fading into a beautiful, soft ash blonde.
No-Stress Maintenance: Because it fades so predictably and cleanly, you don’t have to worry about a “complicated retouch.” It leaves your hair as a perfect, neutral canvas for your next color adventure!

🔮 2026 Trend Watch: “Cosplay-Chic” & Intentional Vibrancy

In our Spring 2026 Hair Predictions, we are seeing a massive shift toward intentional vibrancy. Clients are moving away from “accidental” looking color and embracing bold, high-contrast statements. This look fits perfectly into the beauty tourism aesthetic—where hair is treated as a piece of wearable art. It’s the perfect entry for your “Treat Yourself Diary.” 🌸