35 Black and Pink Hair Ideas for a Bold Colour Makeover

3. Black Hair With a Single Pink Money Piece

Instead of colouring both front sections, use one pink money piece for an intentionally asymmetrical effect. 

Fuchsia, magenta and neon-inspired pinks work particularly well when you want the single section to feel deliberate. It can also be a useful way to experiment with a vivid shade before committing to larger sections. 

4. Chunky Bubblegum-Pink Highlights

Chunky pink highlights use wider sections than traditional fine highlights, creating much clearer separation between pink and black. 

Place them near the face, underneath the parting and through the lengths. Straight styles emphasise the block placement, while waves and curls soften the boundaries slightly. 

5. Magenta Highlights on Jet-Black Hair 

Magenta brings purple-red depth into the pink family and creates rich contrast against jet-black hair. 

Leave the upper section or roots predominantly dark and work magenta through the mid-lengths and ends. Keeping the roots dark can also make regrowth less central to the finished look. 

6. Pink Skunk-Stripe Highlights on Black Hair 

A pink skunk stripe uses one or two thick sections near the front of the head instead of scattering colour throughout. 

The placement suits middle and side parts and can extend from root to end or remain mainly around the fringe and temples. It is a strong option if you want obvious contrast without turning half the hair pink. 

7. Black Hair With Muted Pink Babylights 

Babylights use much finer pieces than standard highlights, giving the pink a softer, hazier effect. 

Dusty rose, muted berry and mauve-pink tones can make this feel less graphic than bubblegum or neon colour. Even subtle-looking pink may still require selected sections of dark hair to be lightened first. 

8. Alternating Black and Pink Streaks 

Alternate clearly defined black and pink sections around the head for a striped, Y2K-inspired result. 

The effect is particularly obvious on straight or blunt hair because each panel stays visually separate. On curls and waves, the two colours can appear more blended as the sections overlap. 

Pink Peekaboo Hair and Underlayer Ideas 

Peekaboo colour keeps the black top layer dominant while hiding pink underneath. It can look discreet when the hair is down and dramatically different once you tie it up. 

9. Pink Peekaboo Hair Under a Black Top Layer 

Keep the top of the hair black and place vivid pink underneath. 

When the hair falls naturally, only small flashes may show. In a half-up style, ponytail or braid, much more of the pink becomes visible. 

10. Hot-Pink Nape Underlayer on Black Hair 

Concentrate hot pink around the nape while keeping the crown and upper lengths dark. 

This placement works particularly well if you regularly wear buns, claw-clip styles or ponytails because lifting the hair reveals the hidden colour underneath. 

11. Pink Underlayer on a Black Bob

A bob gives hidden colour less length to hide behind, so a pink underlayer can show naturally as the ends move. 

On a blunt bob, the colour can create a strong band beneath the black. With layers, smaller pink sections appear through the outer shape. 

12. Black Hair With Pink Underneath and Bangs 

Combine an underlayer with pink beneath or around the fringe so the hidden colour connects to the front of the hairstyle. 

Keep the pink pieces narrow for a subtle detail or use a wider under-fringe panel if you want the contrast to show even when the rest of the underlayer is concealed. 

13. Pink Peekaboo Curls on Black Hair 

Pink underneath naturally curly hair behaves differently from pink underneath straight hair because coloured curls can appear individually between darker ones. 

If curls are your normal finished style, consider planning the placement around the dry curl pattern. A section that looks perfectly positioned when stretched may shift once the hair coils back into shape. 

14. Hidden Pastel-Pink Underlayer on Black Hair 

Pastel pink underneath a black exterior creates one of the strongest dark-versus-light contrasts in this list. 

Pale pink generally needs a sufficiently light underlying canvas to read clearly as pastel, so this can be a more involved option for naturally black or previously dark-coloured hair. 

If the hair has already undergone substantial lightening, its current condition matters before adding another chemical process. It is also useful to understand what people really mean when they talk about removing bleach from hair.

Black and Pink Ombré Hair Ideas 

Ombré keeps black around the upper hair while transitioning into pink through the lengths or ends. 

15. Black-to-Hot-Pink Ombré

A classic black-to-hot-pink ombré moves gradually from dark roots into saturated pink ends. 

Starting the colour around the lower lengths keeps more black visible and makes natural root growth less central to the look. Deliberately rooted colour can also allow longer between major placement appointments than colour applied directly from the scalp. 

16. Black-to-Pastel-Pink Ombré 

Move from black through a smoky or mauve transitional shade before reaching pastel pink at the ends. 

Because true pastel pink normally needs a much lighter underlying base, this version can require more significant lightening than a deeper raspberry or magenta result. 

17. Black Hair With Pink Dip-Dyed Ends 

Dip-dyed ends keep the transition between black and pink deliberately sharp rather than blended. 

The concept is simple: black through most of the lengths with a defined band of pink at the bottom. Shorter hair can use the same idea with only the tips coloured. 

18. Black-to-Raspberry-Pink Ombré 

Raspberry gives the gradient a deeper red-pink finish. 

It can feel richer and less candy-coloured than pastel or bubblegum pink, particularly on curls and waves where the transition becomes visually softer. 

19. Black-to-Rose-Pink Gradient 

A rose-pink gradient uses softer, more muted pink through the ends. 

Adding an intermediate mauve or dusty-rose stage between black and pink can make the shift feel less abrupt while preserving the two-tone identity. 

20. Reverse Pink-to-Black Ombré 

Reverse the usual ombré by keeping pink closer to the roots and allowing the lengths to transition into black. 

Because the pink begins near the scalp, regrowth becomes more noticeable. A root-based fashion colour may need refreshing around every 4–6 weeks, depending on the shade and how much visible regrowth you are comfortable with. 

Black and Pink Balayage Ideas 

Balayage-style placement scatters pink through selected sections rather than colouring every strand uniformly. 

21. Pink Balayage on Black Hair 

Pink balayage combines a dark base with painted pink sections through the mid-lengths and ends. 

The key is variation: some pieces remain almost entirely black while others carry much more pink. This creates dimension rather than a regular stripe pattern. 

22. Dusty-Pink Balayage With Black Roots 

Keep the root area dark and work dusty rose or muted pink through the lower lengths. 

Beginning the pink at different heights creates a more irregular blend and keeps the finished style from forming one hard horizontal line. 

23. Hot-Pink Balayage on Long Black Hair 

Long hair gives you enough room to move from black into deeper magenta and finally brighter hot pink. 

Using more than one pink intensity can create greater visual depth than applying one identical shade through every coloured section. 

24. Pink Balayage on a Black Lob 

A long bob or lob works particularly well with face-framing pink balayage. 

Brighter sections around the face make the colour immediately visible, while smaller painted sections through the back preserve more of the black base. 

If older colour has left your starting canvas uneven, deal with patchy hair dye first rather than expecting balayage to disguise every difference. 

Half-Black, Half-Pink Split Dye Hair 

Split dye turns the colour combination into the main event rather than using pink simply as an accent. 

25. Classic Half-Black, Half-Pink Split Dye 

Divide the hair through the centre and keep one half black while colouring the other pink. 

This is one of the most obvious expressions of two-tone hair because both shades carry similar visual weight. A clean centre part makes the divide particularly graphic. 

26. Diagonal Black and Pink Split Dye 

Instead of dividing the colours vertically down the centre, angle the section from one side of the hairline towards the opposite side of the nape. 

That changes which colour dominates from different angles and can make ponytails, braids and half-up styles more interesting. 

27. Black Hair With a Pink Side Panel 

A large pink side panel gives you the colour-block effect without committing half the head. 

Place the panel above the ear or extend it from the temple towards the nape. Deep side parts and asymmetrical cuts can make the placement even more visible. 

28. Black and Pink Checkerboard Hair 

Checkerboard colour alternates defined blocks of black and pink in a geometric pattern. 

It can work particularly well as a hidden or partially hidden design around the nape or underneath the crown, where an updo reveals the pattern. 

This is precision colour placement, particularly when neighbouring black and pink sections need to remain clearly defined. 

29. Black and Pink Halo Hair Colour 

A pink halo creates a continuous band of colour beneath a black crown. 

Unlike a full pink underlayer, the colour occupies a more controlled horizontal area. On layered hair, sections of the halo may remain visible even while the hair is worn down. 

Black and Pink Hair for Different Cuts and Textures 

The same colour placement can look completely different depending on the haircut, texture and way the hair is normally styled. 

30. Short Black Pixie Cut With Pink Tips 

For black and pink short hair, keep the base of a pixie dark and concentrate pink through the longer fringe, top or tips. 

A bright shade emphasises texture and movement, while muted rose creates a softer version of the same idea. 

31. Black and Pink Bob With Blunt Bangs 

A sleek black bob gives pink panels a structured backdrop. 

Use pink beneath the fringe, through the ends or in selected side panels. Keeping the sections crisp suits the graphic outline of a blunt cut particularly well. 

32. Black and Pink Wolf Cut 

Use chunky pink streaks through the fringe, shorter crown layers and feathered ends of a black wolf cut. 

The heavily layered haircut gives the pink multiple places to appear, while larger sections can remain easier to see through all that movement. 

33. Black and Pink Curly Hair 

Instead of trying to create perfectly straight horizontal bands, place pink through selected curls. 

The colour can sit around the face, appear through scattered curls or remain underneath the crown. The most useful placement is one planned around how your own curls sit when styled. 

34. Black and Pink Box Braids 

Black and pink braiding hair gives you the colour combination without requiring you to bleach your natural hair. 

Alternate colours throughout the braids, add a handful of pink accents, use pink towards the ends or concentrate the brighter shade around the face. 

If you have 4C hair and are planning braids alongside a broader care routine, knowing how to deep condition 4C hair can also help you plan your conditioning and handling between styles. 

35. Black and Pink High Ponytail 

A high ponytail can completely change the visibility of hidden pink. 

A nape underlayer or peekaboo section that barely shows when the hair is down may become prominent once the hair is lifted. You can also recreate the contrast with a pink ponytail extension rather than colouring the natural lengths. 

Black and Pink Hair Overview 

Before choosing your favourite picture, think about what will actually be involved in creating and maintaining it. 

Your starting colour matters as much as the photograph you choose. Naturally black, virgin hair is a different starting canvas from hair that only looks black because it has been permanently dyed several times. 

Which Pink Shade Looks Best With Black Hair? 

There is no single best pink for black hair. The strongest choice depends on how much contrast you want, how light the selected hair can realistically become and the overall palette you prefer. 

Hot pink gives you maximum visibility and a saturated finish. Fuchsia leans cooler with a pink-purple edge. Magenta is deeper and can create a richer transition into black. Raspberry brings more red into the pink. 

Bubblegum pink creates a brighter, playful contrast, while pastel pink gives you a much lighter dark-versus-light effect but usually requires a lighter underlying base. Dusty rose is more muted, while coral pink has a warmer, peachier influence. 

Skin undertone can be used as inspiration rather than a rule. Cooler fuchsia and berry tones may sit naturally within cooler palettes, while coral and warmer pinks can complement warmer palettes. Neutral undertones offer plenty of flexibility. 

More importantly, choose a pink you actually enjoy wearing. Bring several references to your colourist because terms such as “rose”, “raspberry” and “hot pink” can look noticeably different from one colour range or photograph to another. 

Can You Put Pink Dye Directly on Black Hair? 

You can apply some pink dyes over dark hair, but that does not mean the result will resemble the bright pink shown on a swatch or inspiration photograph. 

Very dark hair provides little light background for pale pink pigment to show against. Deeper magenta or raspberry may create a more noticeable tint on some dark bases, while vivid or pastel pink normally needs selected sections to be pre-lightened. 

For some bright and pastel results, a colourist may work towards a lighter base around level 8 or 9. That is not a universal DIY instruction. The appropriate base depends on the particular dye, your starting colour and the intended result. 

Some semi-permanent pink colours are described around 4–10 washes, but formula, starting base, porosity, wash routine and colour intensity can all affect how quickly the shade changes. 

If previous colouring has left your hair uneven, learn how to fix patchy hair dye rather than automatically bleaching darker areas or repeatedly layering more colour over them. 

If you are considering lightening at home, follow the directions for the exact product rather than copying another person's developer ratio or processing time. Understanding how long to leave bleach in hair can help explain why the answer depends on more than your natural hair colour. 

For heavily processed hair, you may sometimes see 8–12 weeks suggested between substantial chemical services. Treat that as planning guidance rather than a guarantee that the hair will be ready after a particular number of weeks — its condition and chemical history matter more. 

How to Get Black and Pink Hair Without Bleach? 

If what you want is the black-and-pink look rather than the chemical process, there are several alternatives. 

Pink braiding hair, clip-in extensions, sew-ins, ponytail pieces, wigs and half wigs can all create visible pink against a black base without bleaching your natural hair. 

Temporary colour products may offer another route where appropriate, but follow the instructions for the specific formula rather than assuming every temporary colour is suitable for every hair type or application method. 

These options are also useful if you are not sure whether hot pink, rose, raspberry or magenta will suit the look you have in mind. You can experiment with placement and colour around your face before deciding whether you want a longer-term change. 

Black and Pink Hair for 3C, 4A, 4B and 4C Hair 

Curl pattern changes the visual placement of the colour, but it does not determine whether hair is suitable for bleaching. 

3C Hair 

Defined spirals can show individual coloured curls very clearly. Face-framing pieces, pink ribbons and selected balayage sections can create visible contrast without colouring every curl. 

4A Hair 

Consider where the coils sit in the finished hairstyle. A pink section that looks perfectly positioned while the hair is stretched may move upwards or sideways once the coil springs back. 

4B Hair 

Chunkier panels can remain particularly visible through a fuller, more angular coil pattern, although finer highlights are still an option if that is the look you prefer. 

4C Hair 

Bold face-framing sections, coloured ends, selected top sections and black-and-pink braids can all create strong contrast on 4C hair. 

The important distinction is that the 4C label itself does not dictate bleach strength, developer volume or processing time. Strand thickness, density, current condition and previous chemical processing matter separately. 

If chemical colour leaves you reassessing your moisture routine, our guide to deep conditioning 4C hair can help you think about conditioning alongside the rest of your routine. 

How to Maintain Black and Pink Hair? 

Pink fashion colour gradually loses intensity, and black and pink placed beside each other can create an additional challenge: you want to preserve the contrast without allowing the darker colour to muddy the pink. 

Choose a Shampoo Suitable for Colour-Treated Hair 

Repeated cleansing can contribute to visible fading with semi-permanent colour, but there is no universal wash schedule that suits every scalp and hair type. 

Choose a cleansing frequency that works for your scalp, texture and styling routine rather than forcing yourself to follow an arbitrary number of washes per week. 

For curly and coily hair, Cantu Sulfate-Free Cleansing Cream Shampoo is one option to consider because Cosmetize lists it for natural, curly, coily and colour-treated hair. 

Add Conditioning Care 

Where selected sections have been lightened before the pink is applied, conditioning becomes an especially relevant part of the aftercare routine. 

If you are comparing products for processed lengths, our guide to the best conditioners for bleached hair can help you explore suitable options. 

Consider Bond Care for Chemically Treated Hair 

For hair that has undergone significant chemical processing, Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Treatment is a relevant Cosmetize aftercare option designed to help strengthen and reinforce chemically treated or damaged hair. 

The Bond Rx range also includes Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Shampoo and Paul Mitchell Bond Rx Conditioner for readers who prefer a coordinated routine. 

Bond care can support chemically treated hair, but it does not make repeated lightening risk-free or guarantee that breakage cannot occur. 

Keep Black and Pink Sections Separate When Washing 

Fresh black and pale pink placed directly beside one another can require a little more care during early washes because darker colour may transfer and muddy lighter sections. 

This matters particularly with half-black, half-pink split dye, checkerboard colour and large neighbouring panels. 

Follow the aftercare directions for the exact dyes used. Where practical, your colourist may recommend handling or rinsing contrasting sections separately during the initial washes rather than allowing dark-coloured water to repeatedly run through pale pink lengths. 

The precise routine depends on whether the black is natural or freshly coloured and which formulas were used, so ask your colourist how they want you to handle the first few washes. 

What to Do When Pink Hair Starts to Fade? 

Pink fading does not always mean you need to repeat the entire lightening process. 

If the underlying base is still suitable and the hair is in appropriate condition, your colourist may be able to refresh the pink pigment rather than relighten the same section each time. 

Semi-permanent pink can also change character as it fades. Hot pink may become softer, while pastel shades can lose intensity quickly enough that the contrast with black becomes less obvious. 

Colour-depositing or colour-refresh products can sometimes help between full appointments but use one that is designed for your existing colour and follow its instructions. Do not assume a purple shampoo is automatically the right answer simply because the hair is pink — purple toning products are designed for particular unwanted tones and are not universal pink-colour refreshers. 

If the pink has become uneven rather than simply lighter, work out whether you are dealing with fading, an uneven underlying base or genuinely patchy hair dye before adding more pigment. 

Be Sensible About Water Temperature 

Very hot water is not ideal when you are trying to preserve fashion colour, so comfortably cool or lukewarm water is a sensible option through coloured lengths. 

You do not need freezing water. The useful principle is simply avoiding unnecessarily hot rinses. 

Limit Unnecessary High Heat 

Lightened hair has already been chemically processed, so intensive heat styling can add another source of stress. 

If you use a dryer, straightener or curling tool, follow the manufacturer's instructions and use the lowest effective heat setting for the style rather than relying on a universal temperature for a particular curl type. 

Plan Touch-Ups Around Your Colour Placement 

Pink beginning directly at the scalp can make regrowth noticeable relatively quickly. Around 4–6 weeks is a useful planning range for some high-contrast root-based colours. 

An underlayer, ombré or balayage can be more forgiving because dark roots are deliberately part of the design. 

With lived-in balayage-style placement, some people may leave approximately 4–6 months between larger salon placement appointments, although the pink pigment itself may need refreshing much sooner. 

Do not automatically relighten previously lightened sections whenever the pink fades. For more substantial repeat chemical services, 8–12 weeks may sometimes be used as a planning range, but the condition of the hair should determine whether another process is appropriate. 

What to Ask Your Colourist? 

A useful consultation should cover more than simply showing your colourist a photograph and asking for the same pink. Use this checklist before committing to your black-and-pink colour: 

Bring Reference Photos 

Bring photographs showing both the pink shade you want and the placement you like. A close-up of hot pink is not enough if the colourist cannot see whether you want balayage, a money piece, an underlayer or split dye. 

Explain Whether Your Black Hair Is Natural or Dyed 

Tell your colourist whether the current black is your natural colour or comes from permanent dye. Two heads of hair that look equally black can behave very differently during lightening. 

Disclose Your Full Colour and Chemical History 

Do not rely on names alone. “Rose pink”, “raspberry”, “bubblegum” and “hot pink” can mean different things across brands. Use visual references and ask what is realistically achievable from your current base. 

Ask Whether You Need to Lighten Your Hair 

Ask: “How light would these sections need to be for this particular pink?” 

If the answer involves substantial lightening, also ask whether your current hair condition makes that realistic. 

Discuss Whether You Want Dark Roots 

If you prefer less obvious grow-out, tell your colourist you would like to preserve a dark-rooted effect where the design allows it. This can be particularly relevant for ombré and balayage. 

Be Realistic About Maintenance 

Ask: “How often will this particular placement and colour need refreshing?” 

A root-to-tip hot pink section and a hidden pink underlayer do not have the same maintenance pattern. 

Ask What Happens If Your Hair Cannot Reach the Reference Shade 

This is particularly important if your hair is already dark-dyed or heavily processed. Ask what the best alternative would be if achieving the reference shade in one appointment would require more processing than your hair can reasonably tolerate. If you already have uneven colour, mention it during the consultation and discuss how to fix patchy hair dye before adding another complicated placement over the top. 

Final Thoughts 

The best black and pink hair does not have to be the style with the most pink. 

A single money piece can completely change a black hairstyle. Peekaboo colour lets you hide or reveal the pink depending on how you style your hair. Ombré and balayage give you more colour while preserving a dark-rooted effect, while a half-black, half-pink split dye makes the contrast impossible to miss. 

Think about the way you normally wear your hair before choosing your placement. That matters particularly with curls and coils, where individual-coloured sections can sit differently once the hair returns to its finished shape. 

And if you love the combination but do not want to lighten your own hair, black-and-pink braids, wigs and extensions are not second-best alternatives. They are different ways to achieve the same colour story with considerably less chemical commitment. 

FAQs About Black and Pink Hair 

Does Pink Hair Dye Show Up on Black Hair Without Bleach? 

It depends on the starting colour and the pink you want. 

A deep magenta or raspberry may create a visible tint on some dark bases, particularly where the natural hair is closer to dark brown than jet black. Pale pink, pastel pink and very vivid fashion shades generally need a much lighter underlying base to resemble the colour shown on a swatch or inspiration photograph. 

That is why many black-to-pink transformations involve pre-lightening selected sections rather than applying pink directly over the whole black base. 

If you do not want to lighten your natural hair, pink braiding hair, extensions, ponytail pieces and wigs can create much stronger contrast. 

Can You Get Black and Pink Hair Without Bleaching Your Natural Hair? 

Yes. Bleaching your natural hair is not the only way to create black and pink hair. 

Black-and-pink box braids, pink braiding-hair accents, clip-in extensions, ponytail pieces, wigs and half wigs can all introduce pink while leaving your natural colour underneath. 

These options can be particularly useful if you want to experiment with where the pink sits before committing to chemical colour. 

How Long Does Pink Hair Dye Last? 

There is no single lifespan for pink hair dye because different formulas and starting bases behave differently. 

Some semi-permanent colours are described as lasting approximately 4–10 washes, but this should be treated as a product-dependent range rather than a promise. 

Shade intensity, underlying base, hair condition, porosity, cleansing frequency and the particular formula can all affect how quickly the pink changes. 

Check the instructions for the exact black and pink hair dye being used rather than applying one wash-count estimate to every product. 

How Often Should You Touch Up Black and Pink Hair? 

It depends largely on where the pink begins. 

If pink starts directly at the scalp, natural regrowth becomes visible relatively quickly. Around 4–6 weeks can be a useful planning range for some high-contrast root-based colours. 

If the design deliberately preserves dark roots — as with ombré, some balayage placements, dip-dyed ends and certain underlayers — the grow-out can be less obvious. 

Some lived-in balayage placements may allow approximately 4–6 months between larger salon appointments, although the pink pigment itself may need refreshing much sooner. 

Will Bleaching My Hair for Pink Damage It? 

Lightening is a chemical process and can affect the condition of the hair, particularly when it has already been coloured or chemically processed. 

How the hair responds depends on its starting condition, previous colour history and the actual process used. That is why somebody else's developer strength, processing time or lightening routine should not be treated as a formula for your own hair. 

If your hair is already heavily processed, another major lightening service may need to be changed or postponed. Although 8–12 weeks may sometimes be used as a planning interval between substantial chemical services, waiting a certain number of weeks does not automatically make hair ready for more bleach. 

If you are considering another lightening session, understanding how long to leave bleach in hair can help explain why processing time needs to follow the actual product and hair condition. 

What Black and Pink Hair Ideas Work Best for Short Hair? 

For black and pink short hair, consider pink tips on a black pixie, a bright fringe, one skunk stripe, a side panel, chunky highlights or a pink underlayer beneath a short bob. 

A tapered curly or coily style can also keep shorter areas black while concentrating pink through the longer top. 

Because short cuts expose more of the overall shape, even a relatively small coloured section can create strong contrast. 

Can You Have Black and Pink Hair on Curly Hair? 

Yes. Black and pink colour can work particularly well on curls because individual coloured sections appear at different points throughout the finished shape. 

Pink can be concentrated around the face, painted through selected curls, hidden underneath the crown or added mainly to the ends. 

The important part is planning the placement around how the curls normally sit rather than assuming the colour will fall exactly as it does when the hair is stretched or straightened. 

Can You Have Black and Pink Hair on 4C Hair? 

Yes. Black and pink colour is not restricted to a particular curl pattern. 

On 4C hair, face-framing sections, selected pink ends, larger colour panels and black-and-pink braids can all create the two-tone effect. 

What the 4C label cannot tell you is whether the hair is suitable for lightening, which developer is appropriate or how long a chemical process should remain on the hair. Strand thickness, previous colour, relaxers, current condition and other individual factors need to be considered separately. 

For ongoing conditioning, our guide to deep conditioning 4C hair can help you build the rest of your routine. 

What Pink Shade Looks Best With Black Hair? 

Hot pink, fuchsia, magenta, raspberry, bubblegum pink, dusty rose and pastel pink can all work with black hair; the best option depends on the contrast and overall look you want. 

Deeper magenta and raspberry create a richer transition against black, while pastel and bubblegum shades create a much lighter contrast. 

The achievable result also depends on the starting base. If your inspiration is a very pale pink on naturally or previously dyed black hair, discuss how much lightening would be required before choosing the shade purely from a photograph.