Cold weather is approaching and with it often comes a bit of a, er, winter clean of your look. That means turtle necks are in (we’ve been waiting), and coloured locks are getting a refresh (ready).
In anticipation of the seasonal change, we caught up with Steph Bacelic from Melbourne’s Beatnik Studio to discuss what’s new in the world of hair colouring, and some specific shades to try out on your manes.
Here, see Step’s thoughts on trending colours, how to achieve them at home, and tips and tricks to nail the seasonal shift.
Buttercream Blonde
For those looking to stay light throughout the cooler season, Steph says buttercream blonde is the answer, providing a rich, creamy colour to approach autumn with. How is it different to summer blonde? It’s more muted and a great way to enhance the rosiness of your cheeks during the cold weather.
Blondes should be able to achieve this look in one sitting depending on the health and integrity of the hair. Ask your stylist for a full highlight, and a slight root shadow to create a soft regrowth and enhance the bright pops of colour through the ends. Toning it with natural beige and warm tones will always appear lighter and creamier to the naked eye.
If you are looking for an at-home solution, Steph recommended Revlon Professional’s answer to semi-permanent hair colour. Choose between the Nutri Color Filter 1003 Pale Gold or the Nutri Color Filter 931 for a slightly cooler beige tone depending on the level of buttercream blonde you are looking for. Apply the treatment for 3 minutes for a colour refresh and up to 15 minutes for those looking for a deeper tone.
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Cherry Cola
Dua Lipa has brought back this fun hair colour and what better time to try it than autumn? This colour is all about nailing a chocolatey-brown base and applying reddish-burgundy overtones, with plenty of gloss and shine.
For those with dark hair already, Steph suggests a red colour glaze should be applied to add a warm tone to your hair, or, if you are starting from scratch, then ask for a deep brown colour with lots of red mixed in to achieve this cherry-cola hue.
If you aren’t ready to go all in with the red trend, those with a brunette base should try their hand with a combination of the Revlon Professional Nutri Color Filter 500 and 642. This allows you to rock the colour for the season whilst keeping your locks healthy, leaving it on for up to 15 minutes depending on how deep you want to go with the colour. For those looking to change from light to a darker colour like this, schedule a consultation with your colourist to chat about your options and what will work best for you.
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Mushroom Brown
As we head into the cooler months, mushroom brown hair could be the season’s answer to a natural yet distinctive colour that can work on all hair types. Mushroom brown is versatile, and a great way to enhance your natural colour rather than completely changing it.
To achieve this cool-toned shade, Steph recommends creating a neutral toned brown base with some subtle highlights blended through the hair. Since it is such as low-maintenance colour, Revlon Professional Nutri Color Filter 821 Silver Beige is a great treatment to upkeep the mushroom blonde tones at home. For those after a darker cool brown, apply the new Revlon Professional Nutri Color Filter 512 Ash Brown to keep the warmth at bay, which will still hydrate and nourish your hair – particularly important in the winter.
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Cowboy Copper
If the red trend is anything to go by, cowboy copper is here to stay with a greater emphasis on brown undertones to be seen throughout 2024. Steph describes this colour as the perfect blend of brown and copper, more so in the brunette family while embracing tones of gold. It is a great way to enter the red category without going all in.
For a permanent vibrant colour, Steph suggests Revlon Professional Colorsmetique Intense Copper 66.40. An innovative professional colour treatment, the Colorsmetique Intense Copper will not only leave you looking on trend but will also moisturise, protect and make your hair shine.
Or give it a go at home and apply the Revlon Professional Nutri Color Filter 740 Light Copper to brunette hair. The pigmented treatment is customisable and offers intense colour with the bonus of it feeling extremely nourished and hydrated
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Expensive Brunette
Thanks to the ‘quiet luxury’ trend, the expensive brunette is going nowhere in 2024. This colour is all about a rich brown with plenty of shine. To pull off this trend, it’s important to keep your hair in good condition. Steph recommends investing in an effective hair care regime. Her pick is the Revlon professional RE/START Colour range, consisting of a cleanser, conditioner and mask. These products will help protect your new colour and provide the extra nourishment it needs in the dry, winter months.
To get this look, Steph recommends asking your stylist for a rich brunette with depth, finished with an all-over gloss on top. This look doesn’t require too much upkeep but can be boosted by a toner at the salon every 2-3 months.
Or if you are hoping to skip the salon this year, then Steph suggests applying the Revlon Professional Nutri Colour Filters 524 Coppery Pearl Brown or the Nutri Colour Filters 613 Golden Ash Brown for a home colour treatment that provides intense colour, care and shine. For this look, leave the product in for up to 15 minutes for a deeper tone.
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Here are 5 of the best hair treatments, while you’re here:
Straand Halo Hydrator Calming Hydration Scalp Mask
This hydrating gel mask is the optimal way to soothe, calm and balance the delicate skin on your scalp and achieve goddess-like, strengthened hair. With a burst of moisture from 6 active skincare ingredients, the innovative formula works to intensely hydrate the scalp, relieving irritation caused by chemical treatments, slick hairstyles and sunburn to name a few.
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil
Olaplex Hair Perfector No.3 Home Treatment
This weekly hair treatment ultimately repairs broken hair bonds. It treats, prevents damage and repairs in as little as three minutes. The best bit? You’ll be left with soft, shiny, frizz-free hair.
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt
This vegan hair treatment is ideal for detoxing your hair. It cleanses, purifies and restores balance to sensitive or oily scalps. Use this product once or twice a week and be rest assured that it doesn’t contain any parabens, colourants or silicones.
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NAK Hair Ultimate Treatment – 60 Second Repair
It’s all in the name with this super-quick hair treatment. The team at Nak have developed a fast-acting hair repair treatment designed to nourish and strengthen damaged hair in just 60 seconds.Better yet, this product is Australian-made, cruelty-free, and sulphate and paraben-free. Perfect for busy bees who want only quality products in their repertoire.
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