Here we are in 2021, and although it has already been as full of unexpected twists and turns as its predecessor, we’re still optimistically planning to make the most of this year. We’ve already (albeit tentatively) started mentally , owner of International Beauty Expert, who you may know from Instagram as the Healthy Hair Doctor. “These looks are timeless, chic, and easy to style. Opt for length at the crown, keeping things shorter at the sides.”
“I’m starting to see a lot of women (and men) learning to embrace the grey and steering away from drastic changes,” reveals Hazan. “I would say that it’s just as important to look after the quality of silver hair. You need to try and remove any yellow or orange tones that can find their way in when growing out color. Using a gloss between washing and conditioning is perfect for this.”
“As we are currently in this cycle of going in and out of lockdown, I think more people will be looking for an easy-to-maintain style,” says Northwood. “A lot of our clients have been requesting the effortless, undone bob, which is one of my signature styles that originated from working with Alexa Chung. I think that this will continue to be popular going into 2021, as it’s quite a relaxed, messy style, meaning that when it grows out it will still look effortlessly chic.”
“Shoulder-length bobs will be popular: the shag, the blunt textured bob, the cheekbone-skimming bob,” confirms Rosslyn Orr, salon director and head technician at Charlie Miller South St Andrew Street. “Almost all of my clients are asking me about low-maintenance, choppy, and unstructured styles.”
Red was one of 2020’s breakout color trends, and it’s a look that Natalie Cole, salon director and head technician at Charlie Miller Fredrick Street, predicts is set to continue under a more muted guise. “Coppers will be chestnut warm and more muted. As life becomes more subdued, there will be a move towards a more natural look that doesn’t require a visit to the salon every few weeks. That’s something all my clients want—colors with longer lifespans.”
“For me, it’s all about that subtle hint of colour,” affirms Pembrook. “This shade looks great on any hairstyle.”
Bobs and lobs might be proving popular, but long hair is arguably less demanding. “I think it’s a good time to reflect and be inspired by what worked and looked effortless in the past,” suggests Nicholas Hardwick, principal stylist at Josh Wood Colour. “’70s and ’80s hair—don’t run away just yet; I’m not talking frizzy perms—like long layered, wavy cuts is a look that stands the test of time. Layers are key, as you won’t have to come into the salon all that often to get them freshened up. Blunt, one-length styles require a bit more maintenance, so I’d advise going messier with the finish.”
“Wearing masks is going to continue to be non-negotiable, and many of my regular clients have been having fringes cut in to complement them,” says Amber Swift, salon director, and head technician at Charlie Miller Holy Corner. “Generally easier to maintain in the colder months, as heat can often present styling problems, fringes help to frame and define the face, so I see the logic in wanting one to complement your mask. I’d recommend going for a choppier, more relaxed cut that’s easier to replicate should a more serious lockdown be put in place again.”
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This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.
