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Wild Honey
Inspired by the beauty and sweetness of nature, hair artist Noel Halligan wanted to see, smell,
taste, and touch the joy of the finished look. She went for soft and hard textures juxtaposed
Spring Color Scene
Transitioning from the cooler months and the traditional darkening up of fall and winter hair color pallets, lighter tones will start to prevail. According to Denis Kovalyov, creative director and co-founder of My.Hair Care, spring is a season of renewal.
Trending Hues
According to Neil Barton, Goldwell ambassador and owner of Neil Barton Hairdressing in Edinburgh, Scotland, blonde shades never go out of style. They are not just for summer but all year round. This past winter, this seasoned colorist saw a lot of warm-toned blondes, with lighter blonde toning their hair down and opting for golden and honey hues instead. Silver and platinum blondes are another popular hue for winter, giving an icy, snow-inspired look.
Sweet Coral
Inspired by L'Oreal Professionnel Colorfulhair Haircolor's Sunset Coral, hair artist Laurie Cesari created a fun showcase of looks where this light peachy hue transforms based upon the texture and movement of the hair finish.
UK Color Trends
Hair Color Never Looked So Good
Leave it to the pros from over the pond to be so very on point for style trends. When it comes to color for hair, the U.K. has always been a trendsetting force to be reckoned with...and this season is certainly no different.Linear Flux
With this collection Paul Dennison at Ken Picton in Cardiff, United Kingdom wanted to explore how solid lines can appear broken and shattered when the hair is in flow. Taking his inspiration from the anti-ombre trend of graphic colors, he wanted to deliberately create lines in the hair as opposed to seamlessly blending them.
Pastel Pretty
Artists take inspiration from many areas; they live and breathe it through every facet of their existence, in all forms from the world around them. The colors and styling for this collection by Hair Care Australia using Lakmé hair color were derived directly from the landscapes, art and architecture of Spain. With a delicately nuanced theme, this series was designed to inspire and encourage colorists to explore their own sources of inspiration and innovate their craft.
Brush Strokes
Wondering what's new in hair color trends? According to Steven Robertson of 1 Salon in Salt Lake City, Utah, it's pastels. Pretty hues that look dipped, tipped, and dunked, delicately complementing the hair artist's flaxen canvas. This nuanced trend, albeit more runway-inspired than reality-based, is a nominee in hair color for the prestigious North American Hairdressing Awards.
A Statement In Color
Give a colorist a little freedom to create whatever they want and naturally, there's going to be an edge. Whether it's done on a classic bob or an off-the-scale geometric cut, the transition of hues and the purposeful placement of color makes the overall look come alive!
Hair: Chrystofer Benson