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From bobs to pixies, hybrid bixie’s or shoulder-grazing chopped bobs, shorter, more tailored styles are becoming more popular. Are you ready for the demand from clients? “I may be optimistic, but it seems the popularity of short hair has been bubbling away for the past year, especially on the catwalks, and we are now beginning to see an emergence of clients asking for something different,” says HOB Academy International Creative Director, Akin Konizi.

The Grandiose Collection by Karen Thomson is a true celebration of how texture and colour combine to create stunning hair creations. Traditional classics such as the classic bob and the shag are featured throughout, and these stand alongside more contemporary adaptions like the mixie and the smullet.

Not all hair colors are created equal, and what looks stunning on your BFF may look less than flattering on you. To avoid a major hair catastrophe, it’s important to know which shades work with your complexion before sitting down in the salon chair. Keep reading to learn how to determine whether you should go warm or cool the next time you color your hair.