Bobs, layers and curls are trending for girls.
If there's one thing my 10 years in the fashion and beauty editorial industry has taught me, it's how much your hair can impact your entire look. I've seen how the right hairstyling can make a boring outfit look directional, or elevate the rumpled office clothes of just about any after-work dress code (and rightfully so) , I learned this firsthand).
Changing your hair is also a great way to join in on trends without having too much of an impact on the environment (especially true if you prefer eco-friendly salons). It's a concept that is proven to me every time I step into the office. Our team may not always have access to new clothes, and we may not always wear new clothes, but we always look fresh. This is mainly due to the hair.
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I've been a fan of Assistant Editor Izzy's shag-style cut for years. Meanwhile, editor Kate's natural curls and focus on playful copper tones make everything she wears pop. Personally, I love lots of layers and big, bouffy blow-waves that hint at my Italian heritage, perfect for the mob wife trend.
After all (and perhaps unsurprisingly, given the industry we work in), each of our hair preferences is one of this year's most trending hair requests. Below, Donna Sheridan of her eponymous salon and Beck Snow of Alchemy Salon share the hairstyles and cuts we expect to be mainstream this season and beyond.
layer upon layer
Both Donna and Beck have noticed an uptick in requests for dramatic layering. “Everyone wants layers, and more and more layers,” Beck says. “Big, beautiful hair is definitely needed, and I'm here for it. However, I feel like it's not going in a soft direction, but towards stronger shapes…and within the design. She cites the harsher shag and wolf-style cuts that have grown in popularity alongside the hime cut that has become a hot topic in recent years.
Donna insists on the widespread popularity of shag cuts to suit a variety of hair types. “I love the casual, cool vibe of a subtle shag, especially across the bangs. My favorite is the face-framing layer, where the center part of the fringe hits the bridge of the nose. It's easy and beautiful to wear long or short. It’s versatile whether you raise it or lower it.”
That “moment of transformation”
We all know that late 90s/early 2000s romantic comedies loved transformation montages.from miss congeniality to princess diary, the success of most of the movie greats of that era (at least for our peers) seems to have been spun around The Big Reveal. Perhaps this revival of his Y2K nostalgia may explain why more and more people are turning to the hairdresser's chair for their own makeover moments.
“We are increasingly seeing high-impact changes. [from] These are people who want a complete change and are entering a new era or chapter in their look,” says Beck. “It's a truly exciting and fulfilling journey to journey alongside my clients and help them discover who they want to be and take their individuality to the next level.”
The same goes for Donna's salon. “Dramatic changes are grabbing everyone's attention right now. People are open to big changes and experimenting,” she says, adding that not everyone needs to have a specific outline in mind. Ta. “Currently being tailored [my service] Whatever emotions I'm feeling from the person sitting in my chair. People feel better, look better, and wonder why they didn't act sooner. ”
Return to natural curls
Personally, I still experience separation anxiety every time I let go of my beloved 2007 model GHD, but more and more Australians are embracing their natural hair. “We really love seeing people own what they have,” says Donna, who advises clients who choose to work with their natural hair texture rather than against it. points out that it is increasing. “Karl is amazing at the moment,” Beck adds. “Most of my days are 50% curly haircuts.
“People are tired of overdone, hard-working, heat-styled hair and are embracing their natural natural movement. So many people book a diffuse dry over a blow dry. and want to learn how to recreate that look at home,” she says.
french bob
“French bobs are trending left, right, and center, and short-haired girlies are alive and well,” Beck says, adding that short, sharp cuts with “free-form, natural texture” are on the rise. added. She also notes the rise of wash-and-wear style haircuts, which are “easy to style, yet retain a solid baseline and can be put together super chic with little to no styling.” I'm also aware of it.
bright and bold colors
Both Donna and Beck cite bright color as a big hair trend this year.
“You're going to see a lot more people playing with color,” Beck says. “The days of natural hair are coming to an end, as people are starting to get bored with their natural color. Self-expression, individuality, and celebrating one's uniqueness are becoming increasingly accepted and the norm. Being different is a superpower, and people will continue to push the boundaries to further express their authentic selves.”
“We love bold colors,” Donna adds. Donna now wants a more diverse color palette. There are also fewer requests for foil, with bold, rich colors taking over instead.
The copper tone is also not blurred. “This is nothing new. Copper has been trending for a while, and the copper trend remains strong,” Beck says. “It's a very versatile color that feels like a big change while being bolder than your usual natural tones and is more on the wild side,” says Beck.
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