According to experts, the hair color trends for 2022 are going more natural. “I think COVID has encouraged people to take care of their hair a little more, using less heat and more treatment-based products, but most importantly, embracing their natural textures,” says Nicole Kae, hairstylist and member of evo’s Australian creative team. “In my opinion, this is long overdue. Moving forward, it’s important that stylists recommend the correct products to help our clients embrace and style a more natural look. Lots of waves, curls, and saltiness, and wetter, shinier finishes to come.” But don’t worry—bold hair moves aren’t going anywhere. “As we head into the newness of 2022, we will see a continuation of emerging trends from the last 12 months,” says oVertone Ambassador and London-based hairstylist Craig Purves. “This means styles are getting colorful updates and going warmer.” Whichever direction you’re feeling, here are the hairstyle and hair color trends the pros are predicting will boom in the new year. Keep in mind that once Peri is left to fade out, it will gradually turn into a paler lavender, then to a cool, silvery blonde, settling at a neutral creamy blonde shade. That means it’s a great choice for those who like cool, platinum blonde shades since it can look just as good fading out as it did when it was fresh. Amy Abramite, creative director and stylist at Maxine Salon, adds that HBO’s Succession is fueling the emergence of the “power bob.” “This one-length haircut is free of all layering for sleekness at the top and a strong, clean, and blunt line at the bottom with an angle forward,” says Abramite. “The length is worn at or below the chin for a swingy shape on straight textures. To keep ends fresh, a trim will be needed every four to eight weeks to maintain the haircut.” To get bottleneck bangs, Smith says to “ask your hairstylist for longer bangs that skim your cheekbones at an angle that flatters your face, curving around to create a layer that sits somewhere between your cheekbones and jaw.” Then, ask for the central part to be cut shorter, keeping the cutting line soft and choppy, with the shortest part in the middle and getting longer on the edges.
