From sassy red to cool blond, ELLE reveals the hottest trends, products, tips and at-home tricks in hair colour.
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BLOND AMBITIONS
Dark blond: This shade is perceived as sophisticated and likes to be taken seriously. Heidi Klum is a model example.
Medium blond: This is the warmest and most friendly of the blond family. "A beautiful caramel blond is really trendy," says Seppanen. Kate Hudson is the poster girl for sunny blondes.
Light blond: A mix of demure and sexy, this shade is fetching on fair skin and adds a stunning contrast to darker skin tones. "Light blondes don't have to be prissy," says Seppanen. Case in point: Uma Thurman.
You should go blond if...
1. Calvin Klein and David Dixon are your designer guys
2. You own the Bridget Jones's Diary DVD. 3. People describe you as classic and sophisticated
3. Your fantasy guy is Brad Pitt.
DID YOU KNOW?
Blondes trump other shades in romance, Harlequin Canada reports that blondes appear on their covers 44 percent of the time.
Blond is the most popular shade in the Maritimes.
SALON TIPS
On spring runways, blondes were multi-tonal, not light all over. Ask for Redken's new Designer Blondes collection, which infuses hair with shades of toffee and amber. It's available in select salons across Canada. Blond hair tends to diffuse light, therefore it can look dull. "Apply a finishing serum to boost shine," says Selby. To reduce damage, ask your colourist to use a lower-peroxide solution. "A 10 percent solution provides enough ‘lift' for the colour to penetrate the hair, without causing too much trauma," says Seppanen. Colour will add dimension and make fine hair appear fuller.
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