As the leaves begin to turn and clients and stylists look around them for fresh seasonal inspiration, a hair colour that continues to gain popularity every season hails from the warm copper family. According to Suzie McGill, Artistic Director at Rainbow Room International and Schwarzkopf UK Ambassador, in 2021 copper hair become even more contemporary and we see metallic copper being one of the most highly requested hair colour looks of the season.
McGill notes that “the key to this copper hue is that it has an extreme, mirror-like shine, which adds to the intensity of the colour, while also giving it a luxurious and incredibly healthy appearance.” We can see how beautifully this is reflected in her latest collection.
Get The Colour:
When it comes to achieving this colour in the salon, toning plays a huge role in helping create an intense copper shade and adding that reflective shine. The beauty of copper hair colour is that it suits all skin tones warm and cool to ensure the copper hue can be adjusted for the client, to not only suit their skin tone but also to suit their lifestyle and personality too. Additionally, the shade can be as bold or as subtle as the client desired. For those with blonde to light brown hair, this colour will be easier to achieve. While those with darker hair may need to have their hair pre-lightened or pick a darker rendition to achieve this look.
Hair Care Tips:
With any hair colour, but particularly shades like these that are more vibrant and luminous and that look best with optimum shine, hair care is key. Recommend a colour saving shampoo and conditioner to your clients to use each time they wash and suggest they rotate their conditioner with a hair mask a couple of times a week to keep their colour sealed in and looking healthy and shiny. A serum or oil should also be recommended to clients to use on their hair either damp or dry to keep it free from frizz, split ends and damage while also adding endless shine.
Styling Tricks:
To enhance this hair colour, styling works incredibly well. A simple soft wave or sleek style can really show off this gorgeous shade and allow it to look its best. Always encourage your clients to use a heat protection spray prior to styling their hair at home and once they have finished styling, to finish with a shine spray for even more lustrous looking locks!
