2016 Hair Trends: Looking back at the hottest trends we saw last year
Looking back at 2016 hair trends:
Last year was an eventful year in the world of rainbow hair! We saw the launch of professional only brand; Pulp Riot. Pulp Riot is the brainchild of the Butterfly Circus, a social media all-star group of educators and stylists. Even though it only launched back in May, Pulp Riot has already gained a massive online following with over 364K on Instagram alone! It’s certainly proving a strong challenger to Pravana Vivids as the go-to brand for professional only rainbow colours.
Another new brand on the market last year came from lead singer of Paramore, Hayley Williams. Williams launched her own range of non-professional bright colours called Good Dye Young. While not making as big an impact as Pulp Riot, it’s certainly made a nice addition to the non-professional market. It has also been a popular choice for a Vegan friendly option. With just 5 classic shades, we hope to see more colours from Williams in 2017.
Metallic hair
In 2015 I predicted metallic hair would be big in 2016, and social media influencer and beauty industry icon, Guy Tang was the driving force behind this trend. 2016 was the year of the #MetallicObsession. In 2015 Guy Tang announced a collaboration with Kenra Colour, and at the end of the 2015 launched the new Kenra Color Metallic Collection. Guy’s new Metallic Collection was featured on Teen Vogue, MTV, Hello Giggles, Allure and his Mauve Metallic video published in Sep 2016 reached over 7 million views!
Pop Culture Hair Art: Hair colours inspired by our fandoms.
Last year I also predicted 2016 would see more Pop Culture inspired hair colours. I talked about how Pop Culture has never been more influential than in today’s entertainment world. So it would make sense as we become more creative with hair colours that we would look to our favourite TV, films, games, cartoons and superheroes for inspiration. And in 2016 we saw just that, with Pokemon GO inspired hair colour designs and the Harley Quinn hair colour trend…
Pokemon GO inspired hair colours
With the release of Pokemon GO, we saw a global phenomenon as the game was downloaded more than 500 million times worldwide. This revival of Pokemon fandom and nostalgia saw a new demand for the brand’s apparel and accessories. Fashion designers found this demand provided a fun and whimsical opportunity to be able to incorporate the Japanese pop-culture phenomenon into their garments. So it’s no surprise to see hair colourists taking the same opportunity to craft Pokemon inspired hair colours. There was even a #gamerpoplocks competition over on Instagram doing game art inspired hair colours, driving the Pokemon GO hair colour trend further.
Venusaur hair colour by Christopher Wayne | Vaporeon hair colour by Samantha Boykin
Totodile Hair by Mishele DiMaria | Pikachu by Niki Butler | Fairy Type pink hair by Lisa M.Salgado | Pokemon Logo hair by Anna Bianca
Harley Quinn Hair Colour
The release of DC Comics movie Suicide Squad this year reinvented Harley Quinn’s colours and style. This created a wave of fans emulating the character’s iconic new look. This trend was so popular even social media mega star and hair colourist Guy Tang did his own take on Harley Quinn’s colour with Cosplayer Queen SuperMaryFace.
The Harley Quinn hair colour trend was so popular that hair dye brand SPLAT launched it’s own Suicide Squad hair dye collection. Then when Halloween came round Harley Quinn was the must-do costume and hair colour for 2016.
Split Dye: Half Half Hair Colour
With the popularity of Harley Quinn’s half half hair colour, it’s no surprise we saw an increase in split dye hair colours online. Reddit user Moniquey shared this mesmerising gif of her hair colour transforming from blue to pink with just a flip of her hair. The Moniquey’s gif went viral with almost 1.5 million views and was featured on sites like Revelist, Elle and Glamour,
Reddit user Moniquey.
Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez famed for her split dyed hair.
Hidden Rainbow Hair: The trend you didn’t see coming!
The Hidden Rainbow hair design has been around a long time. I even cover how to do this technique in the 2nd edition of my book, which I published back in 2011 (though i’m sure i’m not the first to do the hidden rainbow). In 2014 this design became popular when hair artist Cynthia Lumzy coined the term “Peekaboo Rainbow” for this type of colour when her beautiful work was featured in Modern Salon. Then in 2015 hair artist Ruby Devine did this versatile colour re-naming it “Underlights”.
However 2016 was the year Hidden Rainbow Hair went viral online.
It started in Jan/Feb when Ruby Devine’s beautiful #Underlights inspired a wave of Instagram hair stylists trying this technique. As a result it got picked up by online publishers as a “new” trend, and was featured on Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, Allure and Seventeen.
Then in September “Underlights” was re-named again as “Hidden Rainbow Hair” and we saw it spread like wildfire across social media. It was featured on Huffington Post, MTV, Cosmopolitan, Popsugar, Hello Magazine, Marie Claire, Fashion Magazine, Hello Giggles… just to name a few! The photo that created all the buzz came from colourist Carla from Notanothersalon, and reached over 14k likes on Instagram.
Hair by Carla from Notanothersalon
Undercut Designs: Like hidden works of hair art.
Hidden colour was certainly the theme for 2016, but it didn’t stop with long hair. Back in April 2016 this colourful kitty undercut hair art by St. Petersburg-based hairdresser Aliya Askarova on her client LaserB.Kate went viral online. With features on Bored Panda, Huffington Post, Mashable, Popsugar and more, it’s no wonder it inspired a wave of undercut hair tattoo art.
Colourful Kitty Undercut hair art by Aliya Askarova on her client LaserB.Kate.
Fox design by Aliya Askarova | Hindu Lotus design by Dennis Joseph | Rainbow Stars by Anna Fedorina | Pink Petal by Razor Dolls
Glitter Undercut Hair.
Everything is more magical when you throw glitter at it! So after the #glitterroots hair trend of 2015 it’s so surprise the glitter was back for 2016, taking the undercut game to the next level.
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Peach design by Gitty & Göff | Rainbow Hair by EyesWideShut | Pink Pastel by Tressesbydanielle | Blue grey design by Rebecca Taylor
UV reactive glow in the dark hair
The end of 2016 went out with a bang that lit up the night with glow in the dark hair! These are in fact UV/blacklight reactive hair dyes, and they have been around since the 90’s, from brands like Manic Panic and Special Effects. But once again the dream team that is Guy Tang and Kenra Professional launched the new Creative Neons Collection at the end of 2016. Guy’s Phoenix Neon Glowing Hair using the new colours hit over 8 million views on Facebook. Then the Neon Hair Battle began on Instagram creating #neonmania.
Above: Neon Lime roots by Garrett Roach | UV Rainbow stripes by Lish Mac | Glowing Orange by Seung Ki Baek | UV colour melt by Anya Goy
Above: UV hair colour by Anya Goy. Watch the full YouTube video here.
With so many wonderful and creative trends in 2016, i’m excited to see what 2017 will bring.
What was your favourite 2016 hair trend?
What new rainbow hair trends do you think 2017 will bring?
Leave your comments below and let me know!
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2016 Hair Colour Forecast
Hair trends for 2016
Today we’re talking about the forecast for new 2016 hair trends. I’m taking cues from the authority on fashion and design colours: Pantone. I’m also looking at new shades launched from leading hair colour brands, and how this will shape the looks for 2016. I’m also looking at past trends and how they can evolve into new ones, plus some inspiration from industry experts.
Looking back at 2015:
Last I predicted hair glitter to be the new hair chalk in this post: “2015 Hair trends forecast” And looking back at 2015 I was spot on as it was all about the glitter!! Glitter roots, glitter brows… even glitter beards! 2015 sparkled! I also talked about how “Neon is the new Pastel”, and again we had some amazing neon hair colours that makes the hair glow under UV lights. Especially with the new Star Wars inspired hair, with UV hair colours that light up like a lightsaber created by hair artist Mishele DiMaria. 2015 was the year to sparkle and glow.
Kesha showed off her new neon hair while arriving for a departing flight at LAX Airport on May 2015.
Glowing Neon hair under UV light featured by Teen Vogue. In celebration of the new Star Wars film at the end of 2015.2016: Holographic, Metallic, Iridescent hair and Pop Culture Hair Art.
I still think the hair glitter and neon UV colour will still be around this year, just as rainbow hair, pastel hair and balayage are here to stay. I think we will still be seeing more neon UV hair under black lights this year, as it was only at the end of 2015 that it was picked up on. However for 2016 I believe the bigger trends in hair colour this year will be more multi tone colours that shine and reflect… Silver, metallic, iridescent, pearl and opal. We will still be seeing vivid rainbow tones, but harmoniously balanced with metallic tones. Last year we saw Silver hair, Northern Lights hair, and Galaxy hair trends… this year think Space Dust, Moonstones, Abalone Shell, Dark Crystals, Water Colour and Holographic hair. Luminous colours that shimmer and glisten.
The other big trend I see happening this year is Pop Culture Hair Art. As we become more creative with our colours, I can see bright hair colour and design becoming a form of expression for our fandoms and Pop Culture. Hair colours inspired by Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Adventure Time, Super Mario, Doctor Who, Pixar… think Comic Con meets hair art, and I’m not talking about Cos play wigs!
So lets start by looking at this years colour pallet…
2016 Pastel Hair Colours: Rose Quartz & Serenity.
Pantone, the authority of fashion and design colours, broke the tradition for the first time. There is not only one colour of the year for 2016. There are two colours this year: Rose Quartz & Serenity. Pantone’s colour of the year always has a big influence on hair colour trends, and this years pick will be no different. Particularly as these colours work perfectly with the Water Colour, Metallic and Pearl effects hair colour trends I mentioned.
Pastel hair will always be popular with blondes, those who are colour shy and those have never tried unnatural colours. This year’s Rose Quartz & Serenity are going to make for a great colour options for those clients.
Hair by According to people, who are behind the selection of colours 2016 Rose Quartz and Serenity, it really is all about blending these two fascinating colours and this creates more and more new shades, which are moving this pink and gray-blue colour to the purple pastels. Colors of the year 2016 Rose Quartz and Serenity have to be the antithesis in the modern era which is full of stress. There are pleasant, calming and we can say anti-stress colours. They are mutually balanced, but at the same time they point on the duality, which can combine together and it can blur our perception of the world. Exactly like it is in our real life, where is reduced the difference between man and woman. In fashion this trend more and more noticeable. It is not about typical feminization of women’s wardrobe and simultaneously about masculinization of the men’s one:
“As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colours that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent. Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.
The prevalent combination of Rose Quartz and Serenity also challenges traditional perceptions of colour association.
In many parts of the world we are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which has in turn impacted colour trends throughout all other areas of design. This more unilateral approach to colour is coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity, the consumer’s increased comfort with using colour as a form of expression, a generation that has less concern about being typecast or judged and an open exchange of digital information that has opened our eyes to different approaches to colour usage.” – PANTONE
Hair colourists are already creating some stunning looks with 2016’s Rose Quartz and Serenity…
Hair by Emily Farley 
Hair by Emily Farley
“Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times.” – PANTONE
Hair by Stephanie Cardenas
Hair by Stephanie Cardenas
Rita Ora’s Hair by Chris Appleton
Hair by Miss Kelly Woodford
Hair by Audrey Adrine
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This years colour pallet makes a perfect base for combining to create Abalone Shell, Moonstone and Water Colour effects for lived-in, delicate tones. We have had a lot of pastel hair in the past, but this is the evolution of that trend into colours with a more pearl like finish.
Last year Schwarzkopf Professional launched the Igora Royal Pearlescence range. These colours are perfect for creating 2016’s Rose Quartz and Serenity’s silky soft tones. Use P 9.5-29 for Rose Quartz and P 9.5-89 to create Serenity.
Coming soon from Joico…
Joico has also announced it will be launching 5 new pastel shades in 2016, including shades “Rose and “Sky”, perfectly inline with Pantone’s Rose Quartz and Serenity. The launch date for the new Colour Intensity pastel shades has yet to be announced.
2016 Hair colour trends are all about the shine: Holographic, Metallic, Iridescent…
While 2015 was all about glitter and sparkle, 2016 is going to be about shine.
While the “Granny Grey hair” trend has been around a while, like the pastel trend, it is also evolving. This year we will see the shine effect transform the grey trend into Chrome, Metallic and Silver. The biggest driving force behind this is social media influencer and professional beauty industry icon, Guy Tang. Last year Guy Tang announced a collaboration with Kenra Colour, and in November launched the new Kenra Color Metallic Collection.
Guy Tang is a huge influence and inspiration to the industry, and his #MetallicObsession has already set Instagram a buzz. He has just finished running the #GuyTangHairBattle competition with Kenra Professional and Behind The Chair. This has been the driving force behind the flood of Metallic hair, and it has set the tone of what is to come this year. Check out a couple of these beautiful entries…
Hair by Calynn Ross 
Hair by Karly Minerd Pantone colours & Metallic’s = 2016’s Holographic Iridescent hair…
As I said before, the UV neon colours are not going anywhere, but believe what we will see for this year is the Metallics and Pantone’s Rose Quartz and Serenity combined with small accents of UV neon’s, creating stunning, shiny, Holographic and Iridescent colour effects. Think prismatic pastels, hair that looks like it almost has a gauzy sheen and mystical glow of fairies wings. Be looking out for #holohair this year. Silver and sheer pastel colours combined for a fun, girly and eye-catching look. Hair artist’s Ash Fortis (aka xostylistxo) and Shelley Gregory are people to watch this year as their Holographic creations have been ahead of the trend…
Pop Culture Hair Art: Hair colours inspired by our fandoms.
The final trend I see happening this year is Pop Culture Hair Art. We already have seen our favourite entertainment transform the world of fashion, with brands like BlackMilk, shops like Hot Topic and designers like Jeremy Scott. Pop Culture has never been more influential than in todays entertainment world. So it would make sense as we become more creative with hair colours that we would look to our favourite TV, films, games, cartoons and superheroes for inspiration.
One of the big driving factors for this trend is the Pop Locks hair colour competitions over on Instagram. At the end of last year they started with #starwarspoplocks competition and are currently running #disneypoplocks. The competitions are hosted by LollyPopLocks and was the brain child of Kasey O’Hara Skrobe (aka hairbykaseyoh). With thousands of colourists around the world entering, it’s no wonder these hairstyles are shared by Huffington Post, Pop Sugar, Teen Vouge and others, sending them viral and inspiring millions. As I expect the Pop Locks competitions will get bigger and better throughout 2016, I expect Pop Culture Hair Art to become very popular this year! Check out some of the entries…
I was very honoured to win 1st place in the #starwarspoplocks competition with my Bobba Fett helmet inspired hair design…
Bobba Fett helmet hair by Anya Goy
Bobba Fett helmet hair by Anya GoySo will you be trying out Iridescent hair or Pop Art hair this year?
Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite look for 2016 is…
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Glitter roots hair trend – Taking over the Internet with magic sparkles!
Glitter roots hair trend
In my 2015 Hair trends forecast I predicted that hair glitter would be the next big trend for this year. Then the glitter roots photo “How to hide your roots” went viral earlier this year. Now in the last few days this sparkly hair has taken over the internet!
It started on Instagram when Pretty Little Liars‘ Lucy Hale posted this photo. This Lucy endorsement reached 284k likes in 2 days, but the hairstyle was originally created by hair salon The Fox and the Hair.
In the last 24hrs alone this trend has been featured on Popsugar, Teen Vogue, Daily Mail, Buzzfeed and Boredpanda. This viral hair glitter trend has come at the perfect time, with Christmas and New Year parties its the perfect way to add some bling to your look!
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How To: Make your own hair glitter tutorial…
In my post, “2015 Hair Trends Forecast” I shared the new hair glitter trend and talked about how glitter is the new chalk, because like hair chalk, glitter is super easy to do yourself at home. Hair glitter only requires 4 things, 3 steps and 2 min. Like hair chalk, glitter comes out when shampooed, so perfect for a weekend or party. But even better than hair chalk, hair glitter is not messy!! Yes you heard me right. It won’t rub off on your clothes and won’t leave stains on your pillow. The trick is to know how to do it the correct way. So first let me tell you what NOT to do…
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Hair Glitter Inspiration that will #BLOW you away!
Hair Glitter Inspiration
The latest hair glitter trend is on the rise and this photo (left) has been going viral online with the caption “How to hide your roots”. Even Lime Crime’s Doe Deere and Miley Cyrus have reposted it on Instagram. It’s had an average 21,000 notes all over Tumblr. Then Vintage Life magazine shared it on Facebook and it received over 12,000+ shares. But who’s behind the creations of this hot trending look?
It was created by Scottish salon #BLOW. Stylist Fallon Carberry, from the salon, says “Glitter roots are super simple to do at home.” Not to mention a great way to hide re-growth and add some sass to your style!
Photographer Christina Marie Riley who did this shoot said; “One thing I’ve learned in the past year is that glitter is always a good idea.”
“One thing I’ve learned in the past year is that glitter is always a good idea.” – Christina Marie Riley
#BLOW recently launched XXXPress Blows, offering 20 minute styles for £20 – with the option of added glitter root fade which quite frankly I don’t understand why you wouldn’t choose.
Here are the rest of the hot looks from this stunning photo shoot…
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How To: Make your own hair glitter tutorial…
In my post, “2015 Hair Trends Forecast” I shared the new hair glitter trend and talked about how glitter is the new chalk, because like hair chalk, glitter is super easy to do yourself at home. Hair glitter only requires 4 things, 3 steps and 2 min. Like hair chalk, glitter comes out when shampooed, so perfect for a weekend or party. But even better than hair chalk, hair glitter is not messy!! Yes you heard me right. It won’t rub off on your clothes and won’t leave stains on your pillow. The trick is to know how to do it the correct way. So first let me tell you what NOT to do…
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How To: Make your own hair glitter tutorial
How to make hair glitter
In my last post, “2015 Hair Trends Forecast” I shared the new hair glitter trend and talked about how glitter is the new chalk, because like hair chalk, glitter is super easy to do yourself at home. Hair glitter only requires 4 things, 3 steps and 2 min. Like hair chalk, glitter comes out when shampooed, so perfect for a weekend or party. But even better than hair chalk, hair glitter is not messy!! Yes you heard me right. It won’t rub off on your clothes and won’t leave stains on your pillow. The trick is to know how to do it the correct way. So first let me tell you what NOT to do…
What NOT to do:
I have seen this youtube tutorial video where they teach you to created this glitter hair look by plastering your hair with wax and then attempted to pour the glitter all over your head. Don’t try this. You will make a massive mess and waste half the glitter on your clothes, face and floor. Also wax is not strong/sticky enough to hold the glitter. Don’t use wax. Thats why they also suggest using glitter hair spray and regular hair spray to hold the glitter. Again quite messy and also very unnecessary. You do not need any hair spray to hold the glitter if you do it the correct way. It’s also suggested that if you have dark hair you need to put a white glitter on first. This is not true, hair glitter when done correctly will show up on any hair colour. In fact on dark hair it can look very effective, like the night sky filled with twinkling stars!
Now let me show you how to do this the easy, no-mess way that stays put so well you can even sleep with it in and not have glitter all over your pillow!!
What you will need:
- 1. Empty Pots (with lids). Here I re-used old Manic Panic hair dye pots.
- 2. Regular Craft Glitter. I bought these tubes of glitter in a multi-pack from the local $2 shop.
- 3. Classic Hair Gel. Not the kind that goes flakey. It needs to dry hard. Here I used Fudge Urban Coconut Rush Power Gel. Cost about $4.
- 4. Tint Brushes. A tint brush is ideal, but any wide paint brush will also work. You will need one brush per colour if you don’t want to keep rinsing your brush.
Step 1: Pour the glitter into the pots.
Use a different pot for each colour. One tube was about 4-5g of glitter each.
Step 2: Add Hair Gel
I added about 15-20g of Fudge Urban Coconut Rush Power Gel to each pot of glitter.
Step 3: Mix.
Use your your tint brushes to mix the gel and glitter together. Use one brush per colour as we will use the brush to apply the hair glitter later.
How to apply hair glitter:
There are lots of ways to wear hair glitter, but I generally find it easier to style the hair UP first. This is because the gel will dry rock hard, and while you can apply it to lose long hair, and it looks amazing in editorial fashion shoots, it’s not practical for real life. Just imagine hardened long locks that don’t move.
Rather I suggest you style the hair first. Any kind of style where the hair won’t be moving around will work great. You can paint glitter onto braids, pony tails, buns, victory rolls, quiffs, finger waves… any kind of up style. Also hair glitter works great on short hair. Think sparkly tips, or sleek bling bobs. If you want to wear your long hair down, only apply glitter to the parting or pin up the side or top and apply to just this area.
Here I will will be showing you how to apply hair glitter to a faux side shave panel, still keeping the rest of the hair down…
What you will need:
- 1. Teasing brush. Also called an ‘up styling’ brush
- 2. Hair spray. Here I am using NAK Fixation Finishing spray.
- 3. Bobbie pins.
Start with your hair clean and dried.
Time for the magic!
To apply the hair glitter you simply paint it on, just like applying colour. Try not to get it on your face or ears, but if you do, it’s easily wiped off. Here I’m doing streaks of each colour, but if you want something easier, you could paint the hair one colour. Or if you are very patient you can create something even more elaborate. I like lot’s of sparkle so was generous with the amount I applied.
There are no ‘steps’ as such to painting the glitter on, but here are photos of me applied each colour so you get the idea…
WARNING: Do NOT touch when wet!!
Wait until the gel has hardened and dried before you poke it, or you will have glitter fingers. May take 30 – 40 min to dry out depending on how thick the hair glitter was applied. Once dried nether hair nor glitter will be going anywhere. Here are a few shots taking in direct sunlight to show you the finish sparkly look in all it’s glory…
Is it difficult to wash out?
Nope! Very easy. Because it’s hair gel it simply devolves in water. One shampoo and it’s all gone down the plug hole.
And here is another great way to use hair glitter…
Have roots and no time to colour before the party? Just add glitter!
Show me your glitter!
I want to see your glitter looks! Post me links to your photos in the comments and show off your sparkles. Follow me on Instagram for more hair glitter inspiration: http://instagram.com/anya_goy/
Hashtag #anyahairglitter on your hair glitter photo and I’ll follow you!
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2015 Hair trends forecast
2015 Hair trends forecast
Today we’re talking about the forecast for new hair trends for this year. I’m taking cues straight from the runways, magazines and red carpets so that you can all look like stars this year. Literally stars. You’ll twinkle and everything.
Looking back at 2014:
Last year I predicted pastel hair colours, rainbows and bright balayage for 2014 in this post: “3 Bright Hair Colour Styles to Try Out in 2014.” And looking back over the hair colour styles last year I’d say it was spot on! In April Nicole Richie rocked her new pastel lilac hair on the cover of Paper magazine. Rita Ora flaunted bright balayage style rainbow extensions in July and then went pastel pink all over in November. Ke$ha showed off her full rainbow hair on the red carpet at the 2014 MTV VMAs. Katy Perry kicked off her world tour wearing the technicolor Valentino gown with rainbow hair to match! Demi Lovato rocked bright teal and aqua balayage for magazine Nylon in January 2014, and then again for the cover of Seventeen’s August issue with pink, purple and blue. And that’s just to name a few. Yes 2014 was awash with colour.
Kesha’s rainbow hair
Katy Perry’s rainbow hair
Demi Lovato’s aqua balayage
2015: The year to sparkle and glow.
With so many awesome colours in 2014, what will 2015 have to offer? Looking forward we are taking our cues from the catwalk. This year is about light. 2015 hair trends will glow, reflect, illuminate, shine, light up, sparkle, and shimmer.
Here are two hot trends to try out in 2015…
Glitter is the new Chalk.
So everyone remembers the hair chalk craze right? Easy to apply, washes out fast, great for a party, but best of all its DIY. Well let me introduce hair glitter… Easy to apply, washes right out, great for a party, but best of all its DIY.
Earlier last year I went to the L’Oreal Professionnel “IT Looks” show in Sydney, where they launched their latest colours, showing us the inspirations behind these new looks. Most of the inspiration came from the catwalk, and the fabrics and colours designers in London, Paris, New York and Milan are are using. There was a constant theme of shine and light reflection. Outfits that reflect different colour’s under different lights and sparkled with sequins. Some designers even used different lighting effects on the runway to show off the fabrics sparkle and light reflecting qualities.
The L’Oreal session stylist at the “IT Looks” show demonstrated on stage how they brought this theme to the hair with hair glitter. And its so EASY to do! But this is not a new idea. Back in 2011 L’Oreal Professionnel where doing this exact same technique at the MYER Spring Summer 2011/12 Collection.
Shine bright like a diamond.
This thing with both fashion and hair trends is that it can take some time to go from the runway and to reach the streets. But now what was on the runways has come to the high street at the end of 2014. Now you can see a lot of sequins, and glittery fabrics in high street shops. So it’s a good indicator that hair glitter is soon to follow.
As bright colourful hair becomes more mainstream we are looking for new ways to push the boundary of what we can do with our hair. We want something fun, but we also want something thats easy to do. Hair glitter ticks all the boxes.
As bright colourful hair becomes more mainstream we are looking for new ways to push the boundary of what we can do with our hair.
Better still you can make hair glitter yourself at home so it’s super cheap. But unlike hair chalk, hair glitter is NOT messy and doesn’t rub off on your clothes! Yes you heard me right. You’d think you’d be covered in glitter right? Wrong. If you do this the right way you can even sleep with it in and not get a spot of glitter on your pillow.
Want to know how? I’ll be covering how to make and apply hair glitter in my next post: “How To: Make your own hair glitter tutorial”. Now let me wet your appetite and spark your imagination…
Seriously sparkly new looks for the new year!
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Neon is the new Pastel
Pastel has been popular for a long time now, and I’m not saying it’s over. I believe it will here for a long time to come. For those who are trying unnatural colours for the first time pastels are a gentle way to test the water. But for those who have done every pastel shade and then some are hankering for something new, neons is the answer. Where pastel is all about being subtle, soft, mature, Neon is all about being loud, young and vibrant.
Neon hair colours have been around for a while, since the 90’s rave scene and cyberpunk days this hair colour has been perceived as grunge and alternative. Retail brands like Manic Panic hair dye have had the ‘electric’ neon shades for a long time.
But like all fashions neon is back, and it’s gone mainstream. It’s been upgraded from rave club to catwalk. Blumarine was one of the first in 2012 to shower the runway with neon Mongolian lamb coats and matching bags. Designer Jeremy Scott built his signature style on pop art neon colours. Vogue even featured fluorescent neon hair colours in a full editorial “Her Brilliant Career“.
However the best way to tell when a hair colour has transformed from cyberpunk to high fashion is when a professional salon only brand starts making those colours. And that’s exactly what happened July last year when Pravana launched it new NEONS colour range. Check out the ‘Behind the Scenes” video for the new fluorescent colour range here…
One of the coolest things about neon hair is that these colours will glow under fluorescent UV/Black light. yep you heard me. Not only would you have amazingly fluorescent hair by day, but at night (under UV light) your hair will literally light up. Manic Panic’s ‘electric’ shades are also UV responsive, along with some of the colours from the brand Special Effects.
We are brighter, we are brighter. Let’s show ’em how we light up Tonight. We will glow.
One of the keys with neons is making sure your hair is a good clean bleach blonde base to start with. To find out how to get neon hair and how to apply Pravana NEONS check out this tutorial: Pravana Chromasilk Neons.
So what neon shades will you be rocking in 2015? Here is some inspiration to make you hunger for these highlighter hues…
So will you Sparkle or Glow in 2015?
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