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Champagne and a kiss of rose — the new Redken Shades EQ Rose Gold family will set your blonde apart in 2023. As Shades EQ Blonde Color of the Year, we’re predicting blondes and highlighted brunettes everywhere will be requesting these golden shades with a hint of rose. Of the trending shades, Redken Ambassador Matt Rez says, “One of my favorite blonde colors for 2023 is champagne blonde with a blend of gold and added soft rose tones. It’s a soft, neutral color with a strong emphasis on shine that resembles a glass of your favorite sparkling drink. It’s a blonde that looks good on everyone!” 

Beautiful hair color doesn’t require multiple hours spent at the salon or investing in an excessive amount of products. With the proper routine and a few select stylers, you can instantly boost color-treated or natural hair color. Case in point: Wella Professionals Shinefinity. This color service is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in the salon, with plenty of at-home products to enhance its benefits further.

The latest #hairtok blowing up on TikTok saves you time, effort, and energy while creating a flawless “blowout.” Enter the Faux-Out, aka the #fakeblowout. Blowouts are a must, with styles like the Brachel, the chopped bob, and 90s supermodel styles trending. Whether your blow-dry skills could use a refresher or you’re completely opposed to learning how to wield a round brush, the faux blowout promises to give you a bouncy finish with little to no effort at all. Shop the products to get the look!

From styling to cutting, there are specific lengths of hair that can’t be sectioned with a clip. Looking for new ways to ease the process, Sam Villa developed new Hair Grips! “You asked, we delivered,” says Sam Villa, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sam Villa and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, about his new Hair Grips.  “With the popularity of non-gender specific cuts, more stylists are cutting shorter hair, and these grips offer a faster, more effective way to section and control hair.”  The Sam Villa Hair Grips are designed to be used on any texture and length of hair for sectioning before highlighting/coloring, cutting, or styling, but are especially beneficial on shorter hair.

While we’ll always have an affinity for long, mermaid-like hair, spring and summer 2023 features a return to shorter hairstyles. These offer versatility, the chance to shed some serious breakage, and the push we needed to test out new styles. Whether you’re partial to mid-lengths or are craving a bob length with bangs, we’ve got all the inspiration you need for your next appointment.

Summer styles have the ability to be glamorous while also feeling effortlessly carefree. Whether you're choosing a style to match your outfit or your mood, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite looks you can easily recreate this season.

Whether you normally color your hair or not, getting a gloss is the top way to enhance shine and improve the look of your hair — so what do you need to know about this miracle treatment? Keep reading…

The bob — headlines say it comes and goes, but we never thought it went. The bob haircut is one of the most iconic haircuts of our time and with new iterations every season, modern takes on this classic continue to trend. With wavering lengths and new ways to style it, here are our favorite takes on the look for 2024.

As we head into the summer, everyone will be looking to lighten and brighten their color to keep up with the sunshine. And this season, there are a variety of blonde hair color trends we’re already falling for with shades that are all about adding dimension, shine, and flattering tones. Whether you're a natural blonde looking for a refresh or a brunette looking for a glowing finish, there's a perfect shade out there for you. Here are some of the hottest blonde hair color trends you can expect to see in Spring/Summer 2026.

As a stark contrast to the various natural hair color trends we’ve seen the last few seasons, 2024 is taking on a bold new take with color that’s as expressive as you are. With the ability to add interest, a pop of color or simply highlight your texture, it is now more popular than ever to use fashion shades to make your statement. From cool to warm and everything in between — the Chroma collection created by Project Colour + Christel Barron-Hough offers an ideal sense of inspiration when it comes to coloring outside our usual “boxes”.

We cut it, we want it long again, and inevitably, we can’t wait to chop it again. It’s a tale that’s old as time. And while it might sound challenging to some, the ability to be a hair chameleon is actually a great problem to have! If you’re tired of the mermaid lengths and want a fresh haircut to match your summer mood, these bob trends will elevate your style.

The holidays are here.  And whether you’re still trying to hold out or have already succumb to the Pumpkin Spice season, now’s the perfect time to start planning hairstyles for the holidays. Whether your clients are on the hunt for a new color, cut or style — we’re detailing the top holiday hairstyles below and the multi-tasking product to complete any finish. From glamorous to effortless, there's a holiday look for every occasion. The catch? Prepping hair now is essential to staying ahead of the holiday rush and ensuring hair is healthy enough to make it through the season unfazed.