Top 10: our pick of hair trends & products
Here are some of the latest hair trends and product releases
1 Frame the face
Celebrity stylist Bryce Scarlett made this style look effortless on actress Margot Robbie. The braids on the side frame the face, creating a slight boho feel. The look can be created with soft curls or on straight hair and works on long tresses as well as bobs.
2Shampoo bar
Zero shampoo bars have zero waste products as they’re water-, plastic-and cruelty-free. They’re manufactured in South Africa and made from locally sourced ingredients, such as avocado, sunflower and coconut oils. The soap is long-lasting and easy to use. Zero Shampoo Bars in Argan, Jojoba, Moringa or Desert Melon R75 each, zerobar. co.za
3 Twotone
Remind you of Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians? Well, it’s a trend now. You can part your hair however you want for the two shades, but remember they have to be contrasting. Another option is clip-in extensions if you don’t want to colour your hair permanently.
4 Rainbow hair
How about a little bit of everything? Confident celebs such as rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have been rocking this look. You can use a wig, but if you want to permanently transform your hair it’s best to go the professional route for colouring.
5 Conditioner that colours
Are you looking for a product that nourishes the hair while temporarily colouring it? Well, look no further. This product can be used to transform from one colour to another in between salon visits. You apply the product as a mask and leave it while it deposits the colour. If you have a lighter hair colour you’ll have better results. Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask in Rose Gold R620 for 200ml or R175 for 30ml
6 Clay mask
This mask is great for curly hair that’s prone to dryness and frizz. It softens the hair, hydrates and restores lustre. Apply the product on clean, wet hair and leave on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. For a deep treatment, cover the hair with a plastic cap and sit under a hairdryer for 10-15 minutes. Carol’s Daughter Rhassoul Clay Softening Mask R320 for 340g
Scarves & 7 ribbons
Accessories are a great way of covering up a bad hair day. The trend is to make accessories a part of your salon-perfect hair. You do this by incorporating a scarf, a piece of chiffon fabric or even ribbon into your hairstyle. Just tell your stylist what you want.
8 Root cover-up
If your hair grows fast, then you probably know the pain of visiting the salon more often than you can afford to get your roots covered. Well, now you can breathe in between colour treatments. All you need to do is spray the product at the roots to cover up new growth. The product comes in a variety of colours so you can choose one that best matches your hair shade. Schwarzkopf Root Retoucher R100 for 120g
9 Powder up
Want volume in an instant? Then this product is for you. Lightly apply to the roots of the hair, let it be absorbed then rub it in using your fingers for volume. The dinky size of the product makes it ideal to keep it in your bag. Label M Resurrection Style Dust R475 for 3,5g
10 Crimped
Did someone say the ’80s are back? This funky way of styling gives hair volume and is so easy to achieve. What’s even better is that it works for long as well as short hair. Models and street-style trendsetters have been seen rocking the look. Get yourself a crimper and be on trend.