air change is always refreshing, whether you opt for a cutting edge, new haircut or a fresh wash of hair colour. If you instantly want to liven up your look, experimenting with your hair is the way to go; it’ll grow back so nothing is permanent in case you hate your new look! So let’s talk colour because an exceptionally great hair shade can certainly elevate your overall look and, with the current wave of hair-colour innovation, you can definitely breathe fresh life into your current hair.

While browns and caramels ruled last year, this year is all about having fun with your hair colour. However, hair experts suggest that your hair dye should always be personalised based on your hair texture as well as skin tone. And regardless of latest trends, your hair should match your personality as well.

Here are some of the hottest hair colours that are ruling this season. Follow our guide but also consult with your hair stylist for an expert opinion.

Grey blending

If you have some grey roots growing out then it is time to celebrate it. According to experts, a move toward natural hair enhancement is the way to go and grey blending is the new movement in hair colour and is all the rage this season. The idea is to mix in extra pieces of highlights and balayage, accentuating your grey strands for a more natural, low-maintenance look. Ash grey and cool-toned blondes can camouflage greys, bouncing light away from the greys.

Shades of red

This year is huge for reds and the best part is that different shades of red can be customized to enhance your skin tone. Dip your toes into the trend with a rich garnet shade or deep amber. Another option is to go for cinnamon brown if you want to enter into red territory. The ribbons of red warm up your hair colour, making your dark brown hair feel fresh and look stunning. Ask your hair stylist to add subtle bronzes and reds to create that gorgeous glow. Moreover, mahogany is perfectly suited for dark hair. The red-brown accents of this shade reflect light beautifully and are especially flattering if you have textured, dark hair.

Brown balayage

Most of us are just not bold enough to go for drastic changes and prefer subtle highlights, which is also a great way to refresh your look. Opting for brown balayage is best for those who want to give their hair lots of dimension as well as a pop of colour. Go for varying shades of brown placed throughout your hair for the most dimensional and natural look; it not only gives a subtle sun-kissed look but looks great on both dark and fair complexions.

Copper sunset

For the past few years we have seen pastels going strong, but now bold colours like copper tones are taking over. This season go daring and opt for copper, however don’t confuse it with brassy tones. A combination of red and bronze hair shades, copper is the biggest colour trend, claim experts. From fiery copper to deep ginger, copper hair will draw attention and turn heads everywhere you go. A great way to ease into it is with a red gloss or tint over your usual base colour.

Face-framing streaks

The trend of two bright streaks framing your face was quite popular last year and it seems that this trend is not going anywhere. What’s great about this trend is that it’s super fun and doesn’t actually require you to dye your entire hair. You can ask your hair stylist to add some bright hues in the front and if you want to increase the high contrast look, you can request a solid colour on the rest of your hair too.