Hair Highlight Trends
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Hair highlight trends change just as much as popular haircuts and styling tools. If you want to stay at the height of fashion and style, consider changing your hair color to coincide with highlight trends.
Popular Hair Highlight Trends
Unlike fashion, hair color trends rarely impose regret. Although some color looks are drastic and theatrical, hair trends are playful and should be worn with confidence. Fashion trends rarely flatter all body types, and although skin tone plays an important role in whether or not you can wear certain hair color, the same trendy techniques can be worn by everyone simply by adjusting the shade to better suit the individual.
Here's a look at some of the best highlight trends that have circulated in and out of vogue.
- Chunky highlights: Chunky highlights are still worn by many people. A chunky, large section of color rather than a full head of highlights offers more impact with less maintenance. Chunky hair color pairs well with straight locks to show off the contrast of tone. This trend was very popular amongst teens and co-eds, and can still be found worn by many women who appreciate the added interest of just a few well selected chunks of color.
- Two Tone: Two tone hair color was made popular by the punk and rock scene. For this trend, hair is colored dark on the bottom and lightened to a platinum tone on the top. To wear this trend in a current fashion, considering experimenting with a different selection of color. Why not pair up a black underside with a spicy red or pink hue on top instead?
- Natural and Subtle: Today the most popular trend in hair highlighting is a natural and subtle weave. Whether hair is long or short, a full highlight that is sectioned and woven finely produces a color that is well blended and has little contrast. If you want to look like you were born with California blonde locks, a fine weave is your best choice.
Getting on Trend
To find the best hair highlight trends for your style and color, book an appointment for a hair color consultation at a reputable salon. Although most trends can be worn by everyone, hair type plays a big role in what works the best. If you have naturally curly hair for example, a chunky weave will offer a lot more impact than a finer section highlight, which will limit separation when the hair is kinky.
Fashion magazines can be a great source of hair inspiration, as well as celebrity fashionistas who change their hairstyles with the wind.
Remember, no matter how trendy a look is, if doesn't suit you, simply find another style that will. Hair trends change seasonally, just like cosmetic and fashion trends. When the weather warms up, most women hit the salon for highlights that are natural in appearance. When the weather cools, spicy and autumnal hair lowlights shades are always back in style. Color placement is what makes the most impact in a color trend. Simply knowing a few of the above mentioned techniques will help you better communicate your desired look to a hair colorist who can incorporate a trend that suits and flatters your lifestyle, skin tone, and overall fashion style.
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