Fashion Fierce

Hair Color Trends for 2009

There are very definite trends each year when it comes to what is fashionable in the world of hair color. You will soon see these trends being suggested by all kinds of hairdressers across the country. Hair colors like accessories or the fashion themselves are first seen on runways and certain cuts and colors are often suggested by the look of a powerful supermodel or the taste of a big designer.
When it comes to blonde hair there are two major trends – dirty blonde and platinum blonde. It is Kate Moss, the uber model, who is probably responsible for this one. She recently died her mousy brown locks a dirty blonde and got bangs.
In 2008 we saw brassy blonde hair with darker roots which is reminiscent of Madonna some years ago. Nowadays this average blonde is being traded in for a dirty blonde with is a lot more natural looking than other types. This means that in 2009 you will see more roots, streaks and lowlights in hair than we have seen in a while. You will not be seeing a blonde helmet that is all one color.
The platinum blonde trend was spurred on by Lindsay Lohan, who also excited everyone with her long fringed bangs this year. The platinum blonde look is a bit rawer looking and it is fashionable to wear hair that is a bit straw like in texture. This slightly damaged look to straw blonde hair is also very eighties in flair. Those of us old enough to remember equate it with pop stars such as Blondie.
Last year bright red hair was in but this year the most popular color is going to be a brownish auburn. Burgundy, caramel and maroon colors here. The key here is to go for a more cinnamon or paprika like shade. The red and brown mix of hues in auburn hair color also looks very natural. The effect is very romantic, like Julianne Moore in the movie called “The End of the Affiar.” This is not a brash eighties effect at which is surprising because the Crayola reds from that era seem like they should be more popular. Instead the effect of these auburns is much more casual, natural and romantic. Strawberry blondes and brown shades with just a hint of caramel or cinnamon hues are likely to be very popular for the summer and then in the winter of 2009 we will probably see those darken to hair colors that are more “chocolate” in hue.
Another big trend is blonde hair color for men. The idea is that men should choose a blonde shade that is slightly lighter than what they would normally choose. It is okay to think of looking like Andy Warhol this year.
However the silver white that was so trendy a few years ago is not as cool as it was on either men or women. You need a more matte blonde color. Also to pull this look off the Andy Warhol like hair color f the hue should be solid and one tone. Another inspiration – think Peter Gray in the old Mission Impossible series.