Living in full colour, my 2019 trend spotting blog!

Well, 2019 is certainly on a roll as we enter the third month of the year! With autumn fast arriving, I have decided to take a good look at the top hair trends for 2019! So if you still feel unsure about what's hot and what's not, this can be your in-depth guide to the top trends for 2019!

One thing is for sure, if you are still walking around with the granny grey trend of 2016 you are certainly not in vogue! That trend has died three years ago already, and if you are still rinsing your hair with silver shampoo to keep your ash blond grey, its time to throw that bottle of shampoo away, because 2019 is here with a bang of warmth that is a 180 degree turn in the opposite direction!

I will begin this basic analysis of 2019 hair trends by revealing the colour for this year and the various other shades that is trending right now.

First up; the major colour trend for 2019 is a choral copper tone also called "living choral"! This hot copper has a pink bias and is all the rage, even in the make-up, cosmetics, paint and interior design sectors! What does this living choral colour look like? Well,  just gawk at this stunning hair colour by Davines! It is a golden blonde mixed with a mahogany red tone and a dash of violet that create this masterpiece! It sure is a statement colour, but then again 2019 is all about making bold statements!

But what if this living choral colour is not your cup of tea? It's funny that you should say that, because when the "granny grey" trend hit the runway, most of you said that you would never put that colour on your hair, and yet today it is still one of the longest lasting trends that is still seen on the main street claiming it's title as "street fasion"... I guess my question to you is, do you want to be a trend setter or a street-fasion follower? It's comfortable blending in with the masses, but it does take courage to stand out from the crowd!

So assuming you are ready to stand out from the crowd, let me show you the top 10 shades that can be used to step fully into 2019... Warm tones is definitely the way to update your colour from last season... and even if you have a cool skin tone there are a number of "in-between" shades that you can totally pull off this season. The secret is all in the undertones of the colour. Warm colours does not neccesarily mean copper or choral (also known as a double warm that contains yellow and orange tones), it ranges from a beige blond (a golden blond that is diffused with a touch of violet) all the way to a warm plum (a warmer violet achieved by adding a dash of red),  and with everything in-between! One thing is for sure, you are certainly not limited to just one colour!

Ok lets face it, cooler tones will always be "cool", and any hair colour that enhances your best feature is better than no colour at all right? My biggest criteria simply is that your hair be in a great condition and that it is shiny, healthy and well kept, because your hair is your biggest accessory and you wear it every day, so make every hair flip count! If you are struggling with poor hair condition,  dry scalp, limp lifeless hair, consider trying my new hair and scalp SPA treatment that will deal with all of these conditions BEFORE you consider changing your hair colour for best results! Hair condition remains the number one criteria for great looking hair!

Lets talk about the biggest hair cuts for 2019! Short crops and bobs are big news, and combined with the hot colour trends for 2019, will definitely be a bold statement. Weather straight, wavy or curly, the pixy cut is still trending on top!

The secret to this cut is that it can be adjusted to almost any facial shape and hair texture to suit its wearer. This is great if you have high cheek bones,  as this sexy crop will accentuate these features and will still keep it feminine and soft.

Next up is the short boys cut, and interpreting this "gents style" on your hair is not should never look hard. The secret is to still keep it soft and to steer away from clipping the back and sides with clippers, giving the look a hard edge... The strong side parting and volume in the fringe area,  will add to the softness and keeping it low on the crown is  essential to the succes of this look!  Avoid making the crown "round" in the traditional sense and try to achieve a more square shape overall. In this way you capture this masculine style in a feminine manner. Keep the style blow dried with volume in the front and use a pomade to keep the style in place.

Speaking of styling, short hairstyles might seem hard to keep looking great each day, but the secret is all in using the correct styling aids. Hairspray is not your only option! I stock the MORE INSIDE styling range from Davines that works with clean resin technology,  ensuring your hair does what it is supposed to do without the dirty tacky feeling of other brands. Armed with various styling products you can change the way you wear your short crop from day to day! It's all about stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying out something new. Ask me to demonstrate how you can change your look with the addition of a few styling aids with your next salon visit!

Medium to longer styles really remain unchanged and the best way to update longer hair is with a punch of colour and the additionof a fringe! The good news is that Davines will be launching a fabulous new line of demi-permanent acid based hair colour in August this year that will infuse your hair with rich lasting colour without any damaging effects! So stay tuned to learn more about this a bit later this winter of 2019!

In the meantime I am looking forward to seeing you all in the salon soon! I have just extended my contract for another year and I am very excited to begin my 3rd year at Salon Allure already! How time flies!
Remember that I now have a great hair & scalp spa treatment that deals with a dry lifeless scalp and hair, and for R550 you can be rejuvenated and pampered into new life and growth! Simply ask me for more details about this treatment!

My weekday combo deals still make it the best bargain for maintaining your hair at a fixed rate! Make sure to book your next appointment before you leave the salon to ensure you have your next appointment especially if you can only see me on Saturdays!

*New: Did you know you can now book your next appointment yourself using my Facebook page? This is super easy and fast. Try it now! Click on BOOK NOW  to try it now!

Then last but not least, please take note that I will be away on leave on the following dates: 29 May to 4 June I'll be in Cape town and 20 July to 5 August I'll be on honeymoon in Balli! Make your hair appointments now to avoid disappointment during these periods!

Stay blessed!

Gideon.