Spring is in the air and with it comes a craving for change. Want a new season update? Here's our guide to finding the most flattering hair colour for you.
Bruno Ellorrioroz, Aveda Colour Expert at the Aveda Institute in London, demonstrated his top tips with Cosmopolitan's Bridget that apply to everyone:
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Nobody wants to look washed-out. The secret? Contrast. Remember this; if you have a yellow skin tone, go for the opposite and introduce cooler tones into your hair, if you have a pink skin tone, go for a warmer hair colour. Similarly, if you have an olive complexion, go for the opposite. It doesn't have to be extreme – just one or two shades lighter or darker can work a treat to enhance your colourings.
We all want look on-trend, but less can mean more. This Spring/Summer highlights are soft and natural looking. Ask for 'sombre' (a soft ombre with no extreme contrasts from root to tip) and the freehand balayage technique used to paint hair shades of 'liquid gold'. If experimental colour is what you're craving, try 'underlights'; colouring the underneath sections of your hair and not around your hairline. Either way, new colour doesn't have to be drastic to make a big difference.
Wondering whether to try copper, plum or even pastel pink? If the shade on your lips – or even your nails when held to your face – suits you, chances are they would work in your hair, too. You might not be able to replicate a colour exactly, but this is a handy hack for getting hair colour inspiration.
If you're not ready to completely change your look – or don't want the maintenance of all-over colour – try introducing colour to the underneath sections and leave your 'halo' of hair natural at the roots. If you love the new tones you can add more colour next time, and if you don't it's easier to change than all-over colour.
There's no replacing a professional consultation with a colourist – they are the experts and understand that your hair colour should be as unique as you are. While taking celebrity inspiration into the salon can be helpful, they will be able to tell you what's realistic and enhance your natural beauty by creating the right contrasts for you.
Watch Bruno and Bridget explain in detail:
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