2016 popular hair colour trends to check out

Are you a trendy chick who loves to keep up-to-date with the latest style trends? 6 months have passed since our last update on Singapore’s hair colour trends and we have once again rounded up the hottest hair trends of 2016.

What’s new? Read on to find out!

1. Rose Gold is the HOTTEST new colour of 2016

So far, the number one hair colour we hear customers requesting the most is ROSE GOLD. A flawless blend of red and pink, rose gold is the perfect shade for those of you looking for that soft, subtle and pretty look without having to commit to a drastic change.

We first saw it at Plan B Hair Studio @ Far East Plaza and were amazed at how this colour is achieved WITHOUT bleaching.

John from Salon Vim @ 313 Somerset does it just as well.

We really love the coral pink colur by Benjamin from Salon Vim @ 313 Somerset.

If you are not keen to have ugly roots when your hair grows out, we would recommend this colour melting design that incorporates rose gold babylights with strawberry balayage by Chez Vous Hair Salon for a more natural look even when your dark hair roots grow out.

Note however, that this colour may not be ideal for everyone. Women with sensitive reddish skin may find that colours such as rose gold, lavender ash and strawberry red actually makes the reddishness appear more obvious. Instead, opt for cool colours such as olive, which can neutralise the red undertone and is also a trending shade.

2. Greys are becoming mainstream

Granny Grey was all the rage last year with grey ombre being spotted EVERYWHERE on Instagram.

Grey ombre for Charlotte Lum by Devonshire Selected Beauty Salons

This year, we’re seeing it EVERYWHERE on the streets in different tones and combinations.There’s the bright, almost see-through silver ash by Kenaris Hair Salon.

Metallic Grey Tone by Artica Hair Studio

Matte greys like this one by Picasso Hair Studio.

Or purple greys like this from Artica Hair Studio.

And then there’s some darker grey ombres.

Grey ombre by Vast Hair Salon @ Clementi

and the lighter grey ash ombre by CLEO Hair & Make @ The Central!

Some stylists also mix it up with purple highlights like this Purple Ash Highlights by Vast Hair Salon @ Clementi Central.

But frankly, this colour design incorporating grey, ash brown and ash blue by Salon Vim @ 313 Somerset was the combination that stole our hearts earlier this year.

3. Pastel colours are trending

It may be a little too bright for most but for those willing to go all the way, pastel colours will really make you stand out!

This season, we’re seeing quite a bit of pastel blues and purples mixed with the greys like this super gorgeous mix from Salon Vim @ 313 Somerset!

Pastel Blue and Grey by Salon Vim @ 313 Somerset

This holographic hair by Preston from The Cottage by Devonshire Selected Beauty Salons will also make an impact on all who dare to sport this colour.

The traditional ombre from pastel blue to purple by 99 Percent Hair Studio also works really well!

If you want something different from the usual pastel blues and lavender, this mix of ocean blue, turquoise and green by Picasso Hair Studio can help you stand out as well.

You can also incorporate similar colours into a pastel peek-a-boo colour design for a rainbow beneath your pastel blue.

Pastel Peek-a-boo Rainbow by CLEO Hair & Make

The issue with pastel colours are that they require lots of bleaching to achieve the light pastel colours. The roots may therefore turn out to be a little unsightly.

Ombre Purple Pastel by Picasso Hair Studio @ Bugis Haji Lane

Incorporating it with your natural hair colour via ombre can make the transition period look better even when the colour fades.

4. Galaxy colours are on the downtrend

Maybe because it’s a tad too attention-seeking for most people or perhaps because it requires too much maintenance, we aren’t seeing as many Galaxy Colours as we did in 2015.

Still, because they are so spectacular, we love to see them once in a while!

Just look at this Undercut + Rainbow blend from J7Image @ Far East Plaza to know what we mean.

We may not go for this hair design but its still fascinating to look at!

Galaxy Colour by Salon Vim

You can have the colours of the universe in your hair!

Galaxy colour with Braided Hair by Chez Vous Hair Salon

The compounded galaxy colours are especially obvious if you braid it up!

Galaxy pink and purple by COVO Japanese Hair Salon

If you are more fond of pink and purple, why not consider this pink and purple galaxy design?

5. Work-friendly peek-a-boo colours remain popular

The number of trendy peeps sporting crazy colours on the street are less than what we saw earlier this year. This is not surprising as there isn’t any major festive occasion since Chinese New Year, and most people need to get back to work.

Most vibrant colours we see tend to be the peek-a-boo hair colours like this Inner galaxy hair colour by Bump Hair Design.

Or this asymmetrical peek-a-boo colour by Plan B Hair Studio @ Far East Plaza.

And the Accented Pink and Blue Colour by Vast Hair Salon

It’s not a coincidence that pink, blues and purples are the colours of choice for peek-a-boo colours. These colours are usually difficult to pull off for the whole head and requires multiple bleaching. Having it only at specific sections of your hair help to minimize the damage and makes it easier on the eye!

You can incorporate other colours like the trending pastel shades we saw earlier for a different look.

6. Browns are making a comeback

Although vibrant colours are pretty, many of us still find it uncomfortable to wear it for work. If you are one of those, there is good news for you.

Browns are making a comeback in a big way as we see more and more stylists mixing up different colours to create a brown that is customized just for you.

So yes, you’re getting a brown … but not the typical type of brown you are thinking about.

Sheer grey hair colour by Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon

We’re especially impressed by the sheer grey hair colour by Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon. This photo doesn’t do it justice but the addition of grey makes the hair colour looks rather see-through in person… simply gorgeous!

It seems like ashy-browns are the latest trend in Japanese salons lately with Branche Hair Salon @ Capitol Piazza also sporting their very own mix of ash brown.

Ash aside, this pinkish brown by AVENTA Hair Salon may just be the shade of warmth that you’re looking for.

For those of you with slightly reddish skin, this Olive Ash by Chez Vous Hair Salon is perfect for toning down your overall reddishness, and as a bonus, gives you an interesting ash colour you won’t see elsewhere!

Sunkissed highlights by Izumi Hair Salon

Of course, you can always stick to the usual browns and give it some sunkissed highlights to make your hair colour pop - just what you need if you’re a sunny type of girl.

Best of all, Izumi’s highlights deal only minimal damage to your hair as she uses high quality bleach to pre-lighten your highlights for only 15 minutes, making it almost damage-free.

7. Balayage is evolving with babylights, ecaille and sponge

Other than creating new shades of browns, we see many stylists innovating in different colour application techniques to bring about a unique 3D feel to your hair colour.

By incorporating babylights, balayage, ecaille and building on top of the original balayage, we’re seeing a burst of beautiful browns that make you look fashion-forward and professional at the same time!

Babylights infused balayage by Chez Vous Hair Salon

The folks down at Chez Vous Hair Salon have combined two hair colouring technique trends that consist of babylights infused with balayage. Babylights are micro highlights created using a very fine hair colour technique to mimic the subtle, dimensional hair colour seen on children’s hair. Different from traditional highlights, babylights are more blended, softer and less harsh, creating the subtle, almost there but not there effect.

Ecaille Balayage by Picasso Hair Studio

For a more glamorous Hollywood-style hair colour, check out Ecaille Balayage. Inspired by the colours on the tortoiseshell, the crown of the hair starts off with a dark shade that slowly transits to various shades of warm brown (caramel, chocolate, mocha). The fringe is distinguished by two distinct highlights, similar to the outline of the tortoise shell.

We first saw it at Picasso Hair Studio and loved the colour immediately!

Sponge balayage by Picasso Hair Studio

If you are looking for something that creates a softer and more blended effect, Picasso Hair Studio has also created the new sponge balayage which uses a sponge to create the balayage effect.

Colour melting by Lilian from Salon Vim @ 313 Somerset

This isn’t balayage but we love how the browns mesh together to form this colour melting piece.

8. Ashy NUDES should be the next big trend for working professionals

Whether it is ecaille, balayage, babylights, many working professionals still can’t tell the difference between one technique vs another. Instead, what we want is a unique colour blend that is low-key yet dramatic at the same time.

We think this nude hair colour design by Chez Vous Hair Salon more than fits the bill with its balance between warm and cool nude tones! Don’t you think the blend is just … WOW?

Nude colour by Gary from Salon Vim @ 313 Somerset

You can also opt for a simpler sandy balayage nude colour which is easier to maintain and just as stylish!

We also love how this hand pressed design by Picasso Hair Studio tones down the lavender with ash brown for an exceptional colour design suitable for work.

9. NEON may not be going mainstream, but we suppose that’s part of its charm?

We are not really the type to go for NEON, but this might appeal to some of you out there.

Which of these hair trends will you be rocking this season?

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