Spring is right around the corner and, with it, seasonal hair trends to delight your clients are also in our sights. We spoke to Nicole Thomas, Director at Bleachsunday, about these trends and the Lakmé used to create them, before spring is officially in full bloom.
What are the Lakmé colours trending in Spring?
Spring gives us that feeling of increased exuberance, energy and optimism. I think hair colour and fashion are influenced by these feelings. We will be seeing warmer brighter colour. Think sunny or vanilla blondes, pink coppers and cinnamon dimensional brunettes.
How is this being expressed editorially?
Looking at the current fashion week shows in NYC and Paris we are seeing bright bold colours such as red with magenta and royal blue, and the fabrics are sheer, which can translate to dimensional glossy hair colour. Hair in a way can be an extension of fashion and fabrics, changing colour and texture each season to be on trend.
What Lakmé products and technologies are key to creating these trends?
Lakmé k.blonde for all your global on scalp lighting with up to 8 shades lift. Blonde ammonia free for basin balayage or Collage 0/00 to clean out old dirty blondes.
Collage Clair for highlighting and brightening my honey blondes, with the best results on someone who is naturally light and suits sunny blondes. These colours are so gorgeous and ideal for someone stepping away from bleach and want a softer regrowth.
My go-to red copper for the season is Collage 7/45 plus 8/44 and using the power of Collage Red Motion to get bright ribbons of coppers without having to lift with bleach is a game changer. Often to achieve a seamless global bright copper I use three different colours for different zones. I can always rely on Lakmé to achieve this.
For my root shadows and low lighting, I favour Lakmé Gloss 7/61 and 9/60, as they deepen without any flat residue. Gloss 8/17 plus 6/00 achieve a beautiful cinnamon dimensional brunette.
How can salons stay on trend?
I translate trends to how to keep inspired about hair, because when you are passionate about what you create everything else falls into place creating a look for your clientele. Often for myself and my team, we can be inspired by fashion, nature or often just a total vibe of a person who walks through the doors of Bleachsunday.
I might see an image and have a creative day in the salon experimenting with what inspires me and making it into my own look. This often turns into makeup and styling and creating a mini shoot, used for social media content. It is great if you can start building relationships with models and photographers so you can work together on creative projects.
What is your favourite trending hue right now?
My favourite trending hue would have to be an iridescent pink copper, achieved with Collage 7/45 and 8/44 with a little of Gloss 10/20.
What else is trending this season?
Neutral colours with a hidden pop of colour. Placement is more subtle now moving away from the bold face frame. We might see this creative placement underneath the nape area or exterior panels near the ear. I love this fun peekaboo placement.
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