One thing we can look forward to every season is the ebb and flow of color trends. Whether the inspiration is from the runway or street style, clients are increasingly eager to make a change. As social distancing continues, and in some areas begins to relax, we’re about to see and an influx of clients looking to transform. Whether they waited it out decided to take matters into their own hands at home, following the movement that was already beginning, clients are going to be turning low-maintenance color trends. Keep reading for a few of the latest color trends and how to achieve them this season.
Twilighting
Hitting the scenes in early 2020, Twilighting will be a mainstay trend for brunettes for many seasons to come. A mix of balayage and babylights, hair is lifted only a few levels lighter than their natural or base color. Balayage should be concentrated toward the end and the back, similar to an ombre placement while the babylights should frame the face with a natural effect.
Maintenance:
- Touchup every 12-16 weeks
- Gloss every 8 weeks
- Pigmented color care used at home
Lived-In Hair - AKA The New Ombré
Ombre hair originally became popular after the 2008 financial crisis hit and this time around, we’re going to see and update to this look with Lived-In hair. Usually created, foilyage, balayage or a combination of the two, Lived-In hair was originally dreamt up from looking at the way in which a child’s hair naturally lightens in the sun. With no lines of demarcation or rules for placement, each look is created tailored to your client's hair. It is the most subtle of hair trends and involves a great deal of blending to ensure a seamless grow out.
Maintenance:
- Touchup every: 12 - TBD - Many clients can go months in between appointments
- Gloss every 8 weeks
- Pigmented color care used at home
Subtle Pastels
Although vibrant hair colors have made their way onto the scene again, it is the subdued pastel version that we’ll see in strides this season. For clients that are already pre-lightened adding a tinted shampoo and conditioner or Wella Professionals Color Fresh kits to their home care routine can keep their subtle shades. With 35 shades that are easily customizable, giving your clients the ability to refresh their color with this take-home formula will reinvigorate this trend.
Maintenance: (Once hair is pre-lightened)
- Use Color Fresh every 10 washes
- Invigo Color Brilliance
