At 15, my sister asked me to dye her hair platinum blonde. I grabbed a paintbrush – only the finest equipment used in my salon (bathroom) – some cling film, and a box of hair dye. £5 from Bodycare, naturally. I applied it. Waited thirty mins. Then unstripped the cling film from her hair, to reveal a speckled colour selection of brown, Sunny-D-yellow, and deep orange. We both learnt a lesson that day; my sister would only ever trust the salon, and I was to move far, far away from her for a good few months. Older, wiser, and with good hair on everyone’s agenda, it’s in the pros we trust. Here’s one of them – Wella’s Technical Manager – telling us which trends will be big in 2019. Interestingly, DIY ‘leopard-print’ doesn’t crop up.
By Rachel Spedding
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1 70s
‘Amber slate’ was a Wella-branded colour harnessing a lot of attention at the start of the year, and it seems, ‘throwback tones’ are sure to continue throughout the season. “The 70’s isn’t going anywhere” – explains our Wella insider – “so expect to see warmer shades intertwined in rich bitter brunettes. For blondes, it’s all about adding dimension; bespoke ribbons of colour will create more luxe, high-shine results.” After all, nothing beats a really great balayage.
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2 Brunette
Step away from platinum shades (if my short story hadn’t already confirmed it), brown hair is the way to go this year. “Rich, high-shine colour is set to be big for 2019; brunettes are going to have their moment.” So, what shade are we talking? Well, all of them. “Achieving the ‘right’ brunette is not from one solid colour. It’s about playing with different finishes (from products), and tones, to create a colour that looks natural and ‘lived in’.”
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3 Pastel shades
Pastel shades have proved popular for the last few years, largely thanks to the ease of hair chalk, and Avril Lavigne influence. Wella say it’s back with a (kind, soft, gentle) bang this year. “Ask your colourist to create soft results, it’s less about vivid striking colours, more sherbet-inspired shades.” Pre-coloured hair can get involved too; “pastels look great over classical highlights, and will bring a balayage up to date.”
Which takes your fancy? Find a salon near you to try ‘em out.
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