As the year comes to a close, it would be remiss not to pay homage to its brilliant hair colour trends. The year has managed to put a spotlight on a broad spectrum of hair colouring shades and techniques, some of which we must carry into the next year. With stunning hair colours gracing the runways and our day-to-day alike, here are the top seven 2024 hair colour trends and how to pull them off with an ammonia free hair colour.
- Cherry Cola
An American classic, the cherry cola hair color was a crowd favourite for the Californian coast and hasn’t stopped making waves since. It saw the spotlight in 2024 where the brunettes finally got that deep color spunk that they’ve been craving. An ideal option for dark brown and jet-black hair, cherry cola adds a vibrant burgundy undertone to your mane to give off a young and free look. This shade suits a range of skin tones and undertones, where cool cherry reds can be created for paler skin and deeper tones sit right with warmer skin. Allow the professionals to take that call and deliver a flawless cherry cola hair color shade. Make sure you ask your in-salon confidant to use a professional, ammonia free hair color like iNOA by L’Oréal Professionnel.
- Reverse Balayage
Balayage may have reigned supreme for years, but 2024 witnessed it with a tweak. Unlike traditional balayage, reverse balayage is all about adding natural-looking dark tones close to your roots while leaving the ends lighter. A reverse balayage helps you add depth and dimension to your natural base color while leaving the ends lighter. It’s perfect for you if you want a drastic change in your look without going global with the color. Technique plays a huge role when it comes to balayage, so make sure you’re having salon professionals do the magic with well formulated ammonia free hair colors. If you’re still on the fence about this trend, you can try the demi-permanent ammonia free hair colors like Dia color by L’Oréal Professionnel. It’s the perfect true-to-tone, glossy pick.
- Chocolate Browns
Warm, rich, cocoa-like brown shades have been all the rage in 2024. From models to pop stars, very few have been able to resist the warmth of this color. So, if you’re ready for a soft, brown-haired look, it’s time to tap into ammonia free hair colors. Lifting from natural blacks to browns is already a tough process for your lengths. Make sure you back it up with an in-salon professional touch and only use ammonia free hair color ranges like Majirel by L’Oréal Professionnel. On warmer skin undertones, brown hair imparts a naturally warm hue, enhancing the complexion with subtle radiance. For cooler skin tones, the cooler mushroom browns fit right in, adding depth and dimension. Whether you’re trying a global style or something subtle like balayage or ombré, a brown shade helps with a subtle chic while remaining low maintenance.
- Red hair
Red hair has seen a big year in 2024. All signs point to this trend persisting through the coming year as well. Ginger reds, electric reds, auburn, copper, and mahogany are all fitting transitions for natural brunettes. With versatile shades, red hair tends to suit a number of undertones with something right for everyone. Creating a contrast against the cold, pale winter days, red is also an ideal color to start the new year with. The hair color has the potential to enhance the natural warmth of your face and creates an out-of-salon appearance when paired with the right glass. Opt for an ammonia-free red hair color shade that complements your skin tones, undertones, and the color of your eyes.
- Caramel Brown
The caramel brown look was undoubtedly big this year. From makeup to clothing palette, the coffee-like color made its way everywhere. Naturally, a splash of caramel brown on the lengths was in order. Caramel hair, unlike chocolate brown, is all about lighter, ashy shades with a hint of golden. Highly glossy, caramel brown hair color can also make its way into subtler looks like highlights and balayage. Go for ammonia-free medium browns and gloss treatments to enhance your sheen.
Hair colour, when done right, has the potential to completely transform your look. Using professional products is crucial for vibrant, lasting results as well as minimising any potential damage your natural hair may undergo. If you’re uncertain about how a certain shade might blend with your look, try the My Hair [ide] in a salon and define the ideal hair colour shade combination before you start with it.
