Colouring for 2021

PASTEL BALAYAGE

Since the mid-2010s, hair hues that are a far cry from au naturel have made their way back into the mainstream. Everyone from Jourdan Dunn to Helen Mirren has given the fun trend a try. For 2021, pastel shades are likely to make a comeback, but with a more manageable update. Applying the colour using the balayage technique – swapping out traditional foils for freehand painting that avoids taking the colour to the roots – means it will still look fresh, even when faded or grown out. “It’s proving popular because, surprisingly, pastel goes with every season," .Pink, orange and teal are hot shades to trend.


COPPER ROUGE

Less intimidating that Rihanna-red yet more eye-catching than classic brunette, copper rouge is the middle ground that’s slated to be everywhere in 2021. “This will prove popular as it is vibrant and makes a statement," Massoud says. It's the ideal stepping stone for diehard brunettes in need of a change. While confident that the colour can be worn on straight, wavy or curly hair, we say the style is best tested by those with soft and silky hair for full effect, as the lustre might be lost on brittle locks. Lighter skin tones should tip the scales towards copper, while darker complexions can lean in more on the rouge.