In 2018, we embraced experimental new shades, tried 'baby bangs' and saw the buzz cut revolutionise the red carpet. In 2019, as individualism booms, these are the hair trends we are seeing soar, as predicted by the Stylists at Somerset salon Vital.
1. Blunt Bobs
Inspired by the '70s revival and popular celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Karlie Kloss, a new shorter length is set to be the standout hairstyle for 2019.
“I think we will see a move away from shattered and layered hair towards a blunter, sharper finish", says Senior stylist Zivile Coleman. "I see it being a shift away from the mid-length boyfriend bob, which was so popular last season, to something more precise and above the shoulder, roughly halfway between your ears and the nape of the neck."
She says this blunt cut suits all face shapes, "because the length can be adjusted to flatter the face, while the bluntness can help thicken up thin hair and soften thick hair depending upon the way it’s styled". In fact, done correctly, "it will do wonders for your bone structure and is often the gateway to an even shorter 'do." But, if you’re going for a drastic cut from long to short, ask your hairdresser to show you the different ways of styling your new hair, she advises.
2. Grey Hair
Age-inclusivity has finally blossomed in the Hair industry, which means individuals are not only dying their hair a fashion-forward silver but are embracing their natural grey hairs too. As Pinterest searches for 'going gray' increased by 879 per cent this year, Vital's Salon Director Nick Martin explains how to manage the transition in 2019.
"Work with a colourist to try to get the hairline as light as your natural grey. If the eye sees the lightest colour against the face it will give the appearance of being totally grey." Then, use a glossing service like the Joico's Lumishine Demi Dimensional liquid colour service at Vital to subtle decrease any patchiness and drastically increase shine.
You might also want to consider cutting your hair, as "the shorter you go the more any existing colour you are using will be cut out, thus exposing more of the natural colour and grey", Maybe a blunt bob?
3. Super-straight
If you cast your mind back to the early noughties, you might recall the army of woman who embraced poker-straight hair. Now, love it or loathe it, it's back according to Lisa Sully, stylist at Vital Taunton
"I'm extremely sure straight hair will be back in for 2019 – curls and waves are out, so make sure your straighteners are up to the challenge." Vital recommends Ghd's Gold styler (£139 currently on offer with £40 worth of free accessories included) or the platinum+ for Thicker Hair textures and people who want the latest technology. (£179)
It goes without saying make sure you protect your hair - GHD's heat upto and holds a consistent temperature of 184 0C so they help minimise damage but we still recommend the new Defy Damage Protective shield a full 360 degree protection Product from pollution, environmental, mechanical and thermal.
4. Glossy hair
The impossibly smooth and super shiny 'glass hair' finish trended on Instagram towards the latter end of this year, and in 2019 it's set to make it mainstream.
Vital Stylist Christian Prunean suggests blow-drying your hair with Joico's Defy Damage protective shield to lock out frizz, before rubbing in a few drops of K-pak shine serum. A round brush will also help smooth out your tresses, although the blunt bob, as detailed above, is probably the easiest way to achieve that all important clean finish.
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