Hair Color Trends For 2010
The biggest trend for hair color in 2010 is richness! It doesn’t matter if you choose to have blonde, red, or even black hair – as long as it’s lustrous and fresh.
Past years have had an abundance of color as well, but they have included bold streaks of contrasting color. This year, go bold, but do it all over with complimentary streaks and undertones that are warm instead of ashy. Here’s a color breakdown to help guide you this spring.
Very Dark Brown & Black Hair Colors
Chocolate Brown |
Espresso |
Instead of having a flat color, when you consult with your stylist ask for something that’s special. If your hair is virgin hair (not previously chemically treated), you can get a fantastic result with just a semi or demi-permanent color. They add a lot of shine and luster that will gradually fade instead of growing out with a harsh line in your root area. Since they don’t penetrate your hair the same way that a permanent color does, they are less damaging. The benefit of a permanent hair color, however, is that it adds body to lifeless hair. Your color specialist will be able to tell you what’s right for your hair. They have to consider the quality and texture of your hair when deciding on the right formula for you. Looking for something a little sassy? Have your stylist add a few lowlights. This subtle enhancement can make a huge impact without being too obvious. If you’ve colored your hair before, you know what a big difference a fresh color makes. Book your next appointment before leaving the salon or set the date of your next color on your calendar for no less than 6 weeks to keep your color looking its best. Don’t forget your color protecting hair care products (shampoo, conditioner, etc).
Brown & Red Hair Colors
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Crushed Garnet
Medium Auburn |
Yummy! These colors are reminiscent of food and good memories. Cinnamon, chestnut, toffee, chocolate… Be careful when describing the color to your color specialist, though. What you think the color is may be different than their interpretation. Instead of trying to describe the color, find a photo that has a good representation so they can match it up with color swatches. Stick with really warm colors and be prepared to refresh the color more frequently than other colors. Reds tend to fade the fastest! Ask your color specialist for their secret color-saving tricks. On top of the specially formulated products available, they may tell you to wear a hat if spending a lot of time in the sun. If you want to keep the color really vibrant, go in every 3-4 weeks for a semi-permanent glazing treatment. It shouldn’t be as expensive as the original color and will add the shine back in that would have faded in that time. You can mix and match reds and browns to get really amazing color combinations. Your colorist can add foils in strategic places so it appears that you have a “glow.” Different color techniques can be applied to get a fun color without having to be too extreme.
Blonde Hair Colors
Light Ash Blonde
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Sunflower Blonde
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Light Golden Blonde
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Pure-Diamond Blonde
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The saying “blondes have more fun” may be true! If you’ve ever been a blonde, you know how sunny it makes you feel. You walk a little taller and turn a lot of heads as a result. The trend over the past few years has been more toward ashy blondes. Not anymore! There’s a resurgence of warmth in the color world and blondes are going to benefit. A lot of ladies looked washed out and sickly with the ashier colors, so this new trend is great news for them! Just a note to those of you who love your ashy blonde color: it’s not gone forever! In fact, you can add an ashy blonde as an accent or highlight to a warmer blonde to tone the warmth down a little bit. Sometimes all that yellow gold is overwhelming and you need a little soft violet to settle things down. Going darker blonde as opposed to lighter is also trendy. Having really healthy hair is the key, so if it looks like your hair is brittle from your color process, you need to reevaluate your color program and start fresh. Please don’t try a new color without first consulting a professional. You don’t have to have a professional do the color, but you should at least get an opinion from someone with experience before experimenting. A lot of times those experiments go really wrong and it’s more expensive to have your hair repaired than it would have been to just pay a professional. If you’re going for a color from your local retailer, make sure to call the toll-free number on the box to get the advice of their professional. It’s worth the time it takes to get that information!
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