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A new year brings change. For you, that could mean decluttering your closet, making big travel plans, eliminating toxic people from your life, or perhaps the most exciting thing possible: switching things up with a whole new hair color. If you’ve already experimented with winter hairstyles and haircuts and want to do something a little more serious, you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re looking for a dramatic change or a subtle adjustment, here are the hairstyles and hair color trends that pros predict will boom in the new year.
“Barrett” Bob
We’ve seen mullet, wolf and shag, but what’s next? According to Tom Smith, celebrity hairstylist and international color creative director at evo hair, it’s the ‘bullet’, short hair of 2023. is the biggest trend in “This haircut is an evolution of the wolf cut/mullet/shag style that has been built over the past 18 months, and rather than going back to the classic bob shape, this mid-length haircut is a big I got a mullet-inspired makeover that incorporated over-the-top curtains and layered bangs that shaped the bob,” he says. Ask your stylist to cut a choppy, layered bob that just hits the top of your shoulders, then add a short detailed piece that sits around the hollow of your cheekbone and contours your face.
retro slick back
More utilitarian style is proliferating through retro-futuristic clothing (metallic, PVC, nylon armorwear, etc.), which Smith says has already extended to hair styling on the red carpet. “The practicality of sweeping the hair off the face and holding it in place with an ample amount of styling product gives the wearer a very strong and statuesque appearance that can either ‘harden’ softer clothing or make it stronger.” statement,” he says. “We predict this look will be huge in 2023, with utilitarian elements infused with a retrofuturism vibe.”
To achieve the look, ask your stylist to layer styling products on your hair. To prevent your strands from drying out, start with a moisturizing cream and layer with a moisturizing serum. Avoid traditional gels that eventually harden and become too hard.
shades of pink
If there’s anything we’ve learned about post-COVID hair color, people aren’t afraid to be bold with their hair color choices. “Ever since Valentino hit the runway with an all-pink collection for next season, I’ve been waiting for signs that ‘Barbie Core’ pink is making its way into the hair world,” says Smith. I’m starting to take an interest in softer shades of pink now, and I’m sure we’ll see a very intense and saturated version of this shade.”
Pro tip: If you’re already blonde, consider using a pastel pink temporary wash and dipping your toes into Barbie Core. Pink tones should be applied over a light base, so if you want to try a pink shade on darker hair, ask your stylist to add highlights first.
midnight onyx
You may not realize it, but winter hair colors get darker. really dark. According to Lorena M. Valdes, colorist at her Maxine Salon in Chicago, this Wednesday-inspired rich black is best paired with an additional gloss treatment to make it appear as though it’s reflecting light. .
oyster gray
It’s been years since the trend for massive gray hairs peaked, but experts say it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Silver has more modern features that are different from natural gray hair. “Incorporating silver or gray tones in your hair can be achieved by accentuating existing gray strands and clustering silver highlights around them,” he says. You can have your colorist pre-lighten your hair with bleach and then add silver toner for the boldest effect.”
bottleneck bangs
This hairstyle is inspired by the neck of a bottle. Slim and short in the center, longer around the eyes and along the cheekbone line. “This allows you to adjust the length and angle depending on whether you want your cheekbones to appear wider or stronger,” says Smith. “Many people don’t look good in the classic ‘fringe’ (solid horizontal lines across the face), but most people can wear bottleneck bangs to add softness to their face.
To create bottleneck bangs, “ask your hairstylist for longer bangs that scoop your cheekbones at a face-flattening angle and curve to create a layer that sits somewhere between your cheekbones and your chin. please,” says Smith. Then ask her to cut the middle part short and keep her line soft and choppy so that the shortest part is in the middle and longer at the ends.
brush out blow out
One of the defining hairstyles of the supermodel era, the bomb blowout is making a big comeback, but it requires the right tools and aftercare. “Whether you’re using Velcro or hot rollers, always work with dry hair,” says Dani Hauflaire, a stylist at his Maxine Salon in Chicago. “I like to use Velcro rollers that are 1.25 to 1.5 wide, depending on length. Once I’ve brushed a circle of hair, I grab the roller, roll it from the bottom up and pin it down.” On set, you need to make sure the roller is on top of your hair while rolling up.
flippy bob
A fresh update to the classic look with sides and flip ends. To achieve this style, Raven Hurtado, stylist at her Maxine Salon in Chicago, advises commissioning her cut blunt above the shoulders. “The stylist should cut the mid-parted shape so that when it’s parted sideways, it’s symmetrical on both sides,” she says. “If you let it air dry, the ends will naturally flip or you can curl the brush down.”
winter flannel
Dubbed winter flannel, this highlighting trend creates ribbons of color while retaining dimension, according to colorist Rex Jimieson. “These chunky highlights are great for framing around the face and styling with a round brush in motion,” he says. To achieve the look, ask your colorist for a pop of ribbon to make the color stand out and leave more of the background color.
PRF injection
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment used by doctors to promote healing in various areas of the body, especially the scalp. Platelet-rich fibrin, also called a cousin of platelet-rich plasma, is used to treat signs of aging on the scalp and face. We expect it to continue to be mainstream in 2018. When it comes to hair loss, there is a theory that platelets injected deep into the scalp help stimulate hair follicles once they reach the bottom of the follicles. hair growth.
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