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Behind
We enjoy a fresh view on hair photography from Gen Z, and Behind is a great example of why! Under the direction of Marlon Hawkins – a colourist who clearly has a super-bright future, the Fellowship for British Hairdressing Clubstar Art Team is ‘doing it’ for the young ones. Cleverly using shades and tone rather…
Chroma Chic
Colour sensation alert – Chroma Chic from George Alderete is sensory overload. The vibrant expression of bold sophistication is where our heads are at! He worked with @keune_northamericapro @keunehaircosmetics for these looks. Chroma Chic collection This collection plays on jewel-toned colours that shimmer with intensity. Designed for younger, more brave spirits seeking self-expression. These three…
Indola Looks for the season
Inspired by recent lifestyle changes, Indola creatives have crafted this collection of Indola Looks to inspire balance, authenticity, and self-care. They explain their looks are stripped back to their essence, removing excess and emphasising what truly matters – they invite reflection, allowing one’s authentic self to shine through. . Each hairstyle tells a story of…
Sweet Nostalgia
This collection called Sweet Nostalgia” is a delightful journey evoking the excitement and the feeling of being ‘a kid in a candy store’. Hairdresser Kristie Kesic at Cobelle Creative in Australia gathered her team to create whimsical homage to the nostalgic delight of childhood treats, taking you back to dreamy days filled with the joy and…
Interlace
Spotted! The Interlace collection from KH Hair. We love the use of these pastel colours. Classy, intricate pops of colour. We love it. Inspiration The Interlace collection demonstrates that hair can be perceived as a versatile fabric, reflecting the intricate patterns of lace through multi-dimensional techniques. We weave, braid, and thread our contrasting colour palette…
Tom Smith Autumn Trends 2024
A leading hairstylist and colourist with a magic eye, we love Tom Smith’s tasteful take on all things fashion and consumer. So applause for Tom Smith Autumn Trends 2024! Tom’s an international artist ‘in residence’ at Billi Currie in central London, and travels widely to work with big brands, significantly Olaplex. And he is international…
Metamorphic
We enjoy the way pastels and more muted tones can be used on the more adventurous or quirky cuts to create drama… but not that! Here’s a neat collection called Metamorphic from KH Hair that does just this! The accompanying notes say: “Nature’s elements come to life through an artistic exploration of earthy tones and…
Artisanal Intelligence
An eye-capturing collection from Danilo Giangreco created with the use of AI. Vibrant and dramatic. We love what Danilo and the team have done here. Inspiration Organic, futuristic and dystopian world. This collection is all about promoting innovative and more sustainable forms of craftsmanship with the use of alternative materials. Making more out of less.…
The Optimists
Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks 1:2024 gave us the theme of community and a sense of belonging with The Optimists collection. As always, a catwalk and a salon version of each look is shared… Who are optimists? The Optimists wear their mood on their sleeve. They embrace nostalgic patterns, colours and silhouettes that hark back to…
Forge wins at AHIA 2024
The Forge collection is a collaboration between hair stylist Jenni Tarrant, and colourist Amber Bullock. Their polished, dramatic vision scooped them the title Master Colourist of the Year at the Australian Hair Industry Awards Creative 2024 recently. Fabulous. Forge by Jennie Tarrant and Amber Bullock Jenni is the owner of Bond Hair Religion and Amber…
Heavenly Bodies
We’re currently enjoying the release of winning collections from the recent Australian Hair Industry Awards Creative 2024. This one, Heavenly Bodies, took the title Emerging Stylist of the Year for Ella Stewart. We l love the colour work – and no wonder! Turns out Ella works with Stevie English Hair – winner of the International…
A real hair show!
The 2024 edition of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy was a glorious opportunity to deliver a hair show. Blessed. There were two stage shows during the gala evening celebration of the winners in the #LCT24. In a time where a full-on hair show in the UK is hard to find, we revelled in the opportunity to…
L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final 2024
Moving with the times, the L’Oréal Colour Trophy has evolved to be a fast-paced evening of shows, prize winners and the opportunity to party at your own pace! We joined the 2024 edition at the Old Billingsgate venue in the City of London this week. And loved it. All the winners At the heart of…
Legacy by Janet Maitland Hair Excellence
Janet Maitland Hair Excellence is marking 45 years in business, and paying homage to the wonderful Janet herself who died only a few years ago. Their celebration collection is shot through with the modern twist on classic hairdressing that Janet pursued. It’s a look back at great achievement, and a nod forward at more to…
Aveda Vibe Collection
Redefining salon hair trends yet again, Aveda has just dropped it’s hot new collection Vibe. One word: AWESOME! Embodying the spirit of 2024 with bold, trendsetting looks, Vibe is an electrifying fusion of global artistry and cutting-edge hair colour, born from the minds of the brand’s Global Artistic team and international artists. Vibrant and Timeless…
Exaggeration
Graphic outlines, internal texture, and attitude in overdrive. We love the drama of this collection we call Exaggeration from the Uddingston team at Rainbow Room International. Inspiration The notes are simple but hey, when the instruction is clear, then who needs so much explanation. We think the images in this collection do the talking anyway.…
Luxe Distortion
Luxe Distortion is the new collection from The Hair Salon which landed Oliver Blackaby a finalist spot for the Men’s Colour Genius Award and Vanessa Koeb taking home the title for #Colourtastic Genius. Inspiration The 2024 collection from The Hair Salon presents a bold fusion of futuristic aesthetics and grunge influences, characterised by dynamic hair…
Miriam Lewring collection
We’re so buzzed for receiving new colour collections. This latest from Miriam Lewring, a colourist in Germany, had us all loving the way her vibrant tones are strong but wearable. Miriam says: “My inspiration came from my son, who started reading Manga and watching anime movies. The hairstyles are vividly depicted and look three-dimensional. The…
Rouge
We’re blown away to see so many elements at play in the Rouge collection from Evie Golding. From porcelain doll, to quiff, crimping and feathers, yet the images marry together beautifully. Great work! Credits Hairdresser and Colourist: Evie Golding, Salon: Rokstar Salon, Stylist: Liz Golding, MUA: Caitlin Fraser, Photographer: Bill Tsiknaris BACK TO HOME PAGE…
Intrinsic
Candice McKay has seriously caught our attention with her Intrinsic collection. And, if these beautiful images are giving you all the feels, then you won’t want to miss the gorgeous film over on our hairclips.tv channel – WATCH HERE! Inspiration At the heart of the Intrinsic collection is a poignant question – Where do we as humans…
Work and train with Candice McKay
Listen up! We hear legendary stylist Candice McKay is now in mainland Europe and is offering the chance to work and train with her on anything from mentoring to campaign work. It’s a seriously unmissable chance to elevate your artistry to the next level. Whether you’re wanting help with team building or defining your signature…
Ignite
Shooting on location isn’t easy. But for putting bold colour centre of attention, it’s perfect! If you’re after a street vibe, and plan it right, you can ignite your creativity to great effect. Working to its name, the young ‘Ignite’ team at Schwarzkopf Pro last year, were keen to give ‘going live’ a try. We…
AWE – Aveda
This floral masterpiece from the Aveda Global Artistic Team is exquisite, don’t you agree? Ladies and gentleman, we give you AWE… In a world marked by hurried moments, AWE emerges as a gentle, enduring thread that brings us to the present, allowing us to cherish and connect with ourselves and those around us. This meticulously…
Aquatic
Vibrant, intense colours, refined textures and a diversity of shapes, together form a bold, perfect harmony in this mermaid-esque collection from Louise Vlaar. An authentic interplay of hair, make-up and photography. A work of art, we love it! Credits Hair: Louise Vlaar at Pro Solo, Alkmaar, The Netherlands @louisevlaarhair, Make-up: Angelique Stapelbroek @angeliquestapelbroekcom, Styling: Ed…
POW! Candice McKay
Throwback to this 2017 collection from Candice McKay that is still so relevant today. And the the thing we love most? It shows just how much fun you can have with hair colour. Click HERE for a video and tons more colour inspiration from the colour queen. Credits Hair:@Candicemckay_ Products: @davinesofficial Photography: @johnrawson Looking for some…
Lived-in collection by Siobhan Haug
Spotted… A stunning “lived-in” collection by Siobhan Haug, ideal for in-salon inspiration. Share with your clients to help enhance their natural colour using Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Zero Amm. Let’s hear from Siobhan Haug, Schwarzkopf Professional UK ambassador, “This shoot was all about embracing the natural nuances that run through our hair and creating a collection…
Resilience
Sometimes the stars align and a collection ticks all the boxes. Of course the hair is centre stage, but Siero Hernandes’ Resiliance collection is a tapestry of creativity in terms of fashion, make-up and visionary photography too. Each model exudes strength, confidence and embodies the essence of resilience, and we’re totally here for it! In…
Grey hair is back
The silver stigma is done and grey hair is now seen as a statement of confidence, coolness, and a mark of a life well-lived. Hurrah! Search and today you will find almost 3 million Instagram hashtags for “greyhair”. There’s even a trending #grombre to describe growing out your natural grey roots… Nice. For fashionistas, check…
Schwarzkopf Professional: Acid Riot
We’ve seen Schwarzkopf Professional’s first Essential Look – Re-Rooted… Next up we have Acid Riot, seeking to challenge and empower the hairdressing community. Meet the creators Schwarzkopf Professional Global Ambassadors Tyler Johnston and Lesley Jennison Schwarzkopf Professional Global Styling Ambassador Nick Irwin Schwarzkopf Professional Guest Artists Christos Michailidis, Ashlee Norman and Grace Dalgleish Acid Riot,…
Schwarzkopf Professional’s Essential Looks Collection
Welcoming Schwarzkopf Professional’s Essential Looks Collection, a curated assortment of all the trends and innovations for Autumn/Winter 2023. Shared to encourage, inspire and educate salon businesses and to help move them forward. Schwarzkopf Professional aims to bring hairdressers the tools and business skills they need to make their salon a success. From the first…
Beautiful Bangarang
Spotted… The ‘Beautiful Bangarang’ collection by Domi Pinalli from Domi Pinalli Hair Salon. Inspired by beautiful chaos, we love the use of colour placement to create texture. Let’s find out more about where this inspiration came from… “Beautiful Bangarang, meaning beautiful chaos, was named to showcase the creative journey that was taken. Despite the…
Lusso Sportivo
It’s time to channel your inner Sporty Spice with this bright collection from Tim Scott-Wright and Teri Lowe. Lusso Sportivo shows us how fashionable and chic athletic-inspired looks can be. Despite the sporty aesthetic, your clients may want to avoid running around a football field with these looks (they are too nice). Instead, they are…
Soft Luxe – The collection
Soft Luxe – The collection. Let’s dive in… Hair that’s soft, authentic and beautifully wearable are key pillars of the Authentic Beauty Concept brand. We are told these concepts are something the artists strive to bring to life in their imagery. With this collection ABC allowed its salon network to get on set and be…
Fluid by Darrel Starkey
Spotted… Darrel Starkey shares his latest collection with us: ‘Fluid’. It’s good to see representation of the modern hair industry shown through hairstyles not being defined by gender. We have seen a real shift towards genderless salons by reshaping service menus and redefining the meaning of hairstyles as we once knew it. Shown through Darrel’s…
Aeternum
Aeternum is a stunning collection by Anna Pacitto and her team at Salon Pure Montreal. Aeternum won the team ‘Candian Salon of the Year’ in the 2024 Contessa awards, and we can see why. The Contessas are the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Awards, and the country’s longest-running prestigious hairdressing awards. Very impressive Salon Pure!…
Linear
Are you looking for stand-out inspiration for your colour clients? Linear is a collection by George Alderete, aka ColorboyGeo, a brand ambassador for Keune Haircosmetics America. Linear is eye-catching with hair looks hand-painted using artistic water colour techniques. Each hair look is slightly different and plays with a brilliant colour scheme of scarlet, marigold and tangerine.…
Instinct by Karen Thomson
Karen Thomson has really made us feel some summer warmth with this collection – something we all need right now! Karen tells us she found inspiration from a sense of instinct, hence the name ‘Instinct’. Picture this… You’re in a hot country, your choice, watching the warm glow of the sun lighting up the sky…
Urbanna
Andrea Dorata sure knows how to put together superb looks using creative colour placement. In the Urbanna collection, each style is slightly different, with contrasting colours and shapes. This super-retro style is fun and different, ideal for more outgoing clients. Urbanna inspiration Andrea says Urbanna is inspired by retro street culture. He wanted to add…
Inspire
Inspire is a bright, playful collection by Schwarzkopf Professional artists, and walks a line between commercial and editorial. Here are five stunning looks created by five talented hair artists. We love the use of contrasting colours, making each look unique. No matter what your client is into, there is a look here for everyone. This…
Dani Blakely La Frange collection
Dani Blakeley tells us that La Frange (The Fringe) collection was inspired by life feeling like a spinning melting pot … Very philosophical, we love it! Dani also found inspiration in local art, catwalk fashion, graffiti and nature for this collection. We are intrigued by the use of colours combined with texture, Dani follows an…
Tracey Hughes: Alabaster
Spotted… Tracey Hughes and her team released their latest collection: Alabaster. And we love it; subtly beautiful. The team has used pastel-light shades to create tasteful colours. No drama yet provocative. Just stunning! The team says: “Our mission is to bring forth beauty in the world. Our culture is where creatives flourish. Our connections allow…
Let’s get the look with Carolyn Newman
Carolyn Newman, good friend of Colour World, has shared her first creative collection for Insight Professional UK. We love it! Subtle yet individual, accessible for your client yet challenging you as an artist. So let’s get the look with Carolyn Newman: “Our first Insight Professional UK Collection is called Capsule. It was created by using…
A Northern Agender collection by Salon Prisma
A Northern Agender collection by Salon Prisma based in Yorkshire. We love how the colours are placed in the hair to enhance a look without being too provocative! We know this is often what people are looking for… Combining whimsical with individuality but without it being too challenging. It’s a way of translating bold trends…
Exhale collection
Exhale collection by Kristie Kesic landed a finalist spot in the International Colour Genius Awards 2023 AND the Australian Colour Expert of the Year Awards…impressive! Kristie has used bold hues to create an eye-catching and unconventional collection. Letting her creative run wild, the technique used to blend blues, reds and greens show self-expression and individuality…
Selfhood by Schwarzkopf Professional
For those who don’t know, Schwarzkopf Professional releases a bi-annual Essential Looks collection presenting new trends. Every trend in the Essential Looks collections features one ‘Stop and Stare’ Catwalk Look, and one ‘Want to Wear’ Salon Look. It’s a fabulous way for you to translate the leading designer looks into more accessible, client-friendly styles. The…
Introducing Alfredo Valero’s latest collection
Introducing Alfredo Valero’s latest collection, taking the theme of nostalgia. Let’s roll back in time to the 1970s… Alfredo was inspired by 70s British fashion, which was eclectic, unisex and unique. Interestingly, we can still see this fashion being a huge influence today. This collection has been edited entirely through artificial intelligence; fusing models,…
Introducing the Blank Canvas collection
Introducing the Blank Canvas collection, created by Mark Van Westerop. The collection is an explosion of colour, combining the models’ natural hair with wigs to emphasise the power of colour and texture. We love to see creativity expressed through hair, and Mark has definitely ticked that box. Take a look at how the photographer has…
Noir Et Blanc: from the cutting room floor
Sam Bell’s Noir Et Blanc collection celebrates iconic hair references throughout the decades. The images are shot in black and white and celebrate classic silhouettes and techniques. These are juxtaposed with unexpected colour placement and texture for a more contemporary feel. When a monochrome collection has just as much to offer in colour, it’s a…
Introducing Goldwell’s colours of the season
Introducing Goldwell’s colours of the season: Rose Beige and Key Lime. Goldwell believes these colours will be IT this spring/summer of 2023. Let’s find out more… Goldwell is once again collaborating with global trend agencies and colour trend experts. They believe for spring/summer 2023 the creativity in colour has trickled down to become more neutral…
Barbiecore is the 2023 trend fixation
Seen the promo for the latest Barbie movie (obsessed)? Remember Pantone’s Colour of the Year? … So it’s no doubt that Barbiecore is the 2023 trend fixation. We’ve spoken with a number of award-winning colourists to get their opinion on the matter! Let’s kick it off with Andrew Smith, owner of Andrew Smith Salons and…
Texture Collection
Introducing the Texture Collection by the team at XXL Hair. Inspiration comes from the geometry of urban constructions. With each look, the team unlocked a creative side to something that is traditionally very structured. Let this inspire you to think outside the box. Sometimes an idea can be right before you! Tell us more about…
Spring Vision by La Biosthétique creative team
Sometimes less is more and here’s a fabulous collection ‘Spring Vision’ from the La Biosthétique creative team to give a breath of fresh hair into the coming season. They are understated yet dynamic – giving shape, colour, and styling that is utterly relatable. And lust-worthy, too. Spring Vision is the La Biosthétique vision of…
Equanimity Collection by Tracey Hughes
This stunning collection fell into our laps and we are obsessed… The Equanimity Collection by Tracey Hughes shows how to be more than just a trend by fostering imagination through collaboration – something we should all be taking inspiration from! So let’s find out a little more… The inspiration Tracey breaks down her method for…
Emma Bird collection by Debbie Gee
We find this Emma Bird collection by Debbie Gee to be beautifully interesting, literally. The images are mesmerizing. Admire these warm blonde tones, sharing both shine and texture. It’s simple but there’s so much in there. Debbie Gee at Billi Currie salon, created the images after being inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock movie ‘The Birds’. …
Glitz by Danny van Tuijl
Introducing the ‘Glitz’ collection by Danny van Tuijl and Lizzy Lemon based at Ginger Lemon, in Vienna. The team has used pops of colour to really grab our attention… It’s not only colour with this collection, a futuristic twist has been added. And we love it! Technology is advancing rapidly and can often look a…
Ziortza Zarauza’s Bob is Bob
We like a bit of sideways thinking… the Bob is Bob collection by Spanish hairdresser Ziortza Zarauza plays with the timeless concept of “the bob”. Now, we know the bob is a style we all love as a classic hape, and, as Zioertza points out, it has lasted through the decades in every trend and…
Fuyu Collection
We love Tim Scott Wright’s new eye-catching collection: Fuyu. Each style is enigmatic and bold as he innovatively plays with various colours. Look at the Fuyu collection to find inspiration for strong styles to try in the new year. Make 2023 your year of power with confidence worthy of a Fuyu image. Inspiration Fuyu means…
The Multi Melt look
Take a look at this transformation! We think the model’s updated colour looks stunning. Check out how to get a Multi Melt look for your clients. For the colour application, Matrix Artist Ambassador Ria Kullik first used a balayage technique and then enhanced the look by using a Multi Melt technique. We absolutely love the…
The Marc Antoni Art Team
The Marc Antoni art team is synonymous with quality, sophistication and colour! Working closely with the Joico brand – and demonstrating the power of the Joico colour palette – the team shares such great images. The latest collection celebrating 2022 is no exception. Here you can see how the team draws on its extensive experience…
The Balloon collection
Enjoy this beautiful collection by Javier Gomar, inspired by the fluidity and movements of balloons. The artist innovatively explores shape, style, and colour with a sense of movement. Nice! Spanish hairdresser Javier explores how balloons change shape under pressure through touch and imagination. He wonders if hair can adapt in the same way, and the…
Gen Zers Collection
What does the future look like? So, let’s go back to the past first… Nikita Fisher has been a great friend to Colour World; from the outset, this dynamic colourist has supported our events and been a popular presenter at the Colour World weekends. No surprise that she has picked up an award at every…
The Heritage Daydreaming collection
Antonio is the artistic director at Antonio Giovanni Hairdressing in Norwich and Ipswich, Suffolk, and a familiar name in awards competitions. This collection for 2022 is titled Heritage Daydreaming and plays with iconic shapes, outlines, and textures that reference our hair history. For this collection, photographer Jamie Blanshard has captured each look perfectly to share…
Velvet is back
We see a big wave of trends for velvet cropping up in clothing and accessories…and now, clients want to mimic this trend on their hair! Suzie McGil at Rainbow Room international is totally on board… “My favourite luxe velvet hair colours for the season are chestnut brunette and cherry red. These shades are so fitting…
The ‘Chromatic’ collection by Jessica Neil
It can be hard to achieve a substantial collection that both hairdressers and clients find inspiring… But we think Jessica Neil from KH Hair has nailed it with the ‘Chromatic’ collection. As we know, many clients come in for much-loved, more gentle looks such as balayage, half and full-head highlights… So creating a collection…
Among Giants by Kevin.Murphy
Introducing the Among Giants collection from Kevin.Murphy. The creatives are inspired by places where giants roamed… dinosaurs, prehistoric… you get our drift! We are totally in love with this collection, the bright colours amongst the ancient rainforest catch our eyes. The shoot took place in the Otway, a cool temperate rainforest brimming with original tree…
Ablaze Collection by Kristie Kesie
This beautiful ‘Ablaze’ collection fell onto our desks today, it’s been a gloomy week in London so we loved seeing these stand-out colours Kristie Kesic and her team created. The Ablaze collection takes creativity from the colourful streets of Marrakech, Morocco and as Yves Saint Laurent says, “this city taught me colour.” This collection proves…
Colour through refraction – Josh Woodman
An interesting one for colourists! This collection isn’t overtly about colour, and yet the use of texture to enhance the looks makes it more alluring for us colour-geeks. Here’s what Josh tells us about his inspiration for the collection: “Refraction is light that’s deflected and makes images look off-kilter or slightly out of focus, this…
Joico Hair Collections
Introducing Joico’s Hair Collections… inspiration for colour and style which will help you and your clients to more gorgeous looks to reflect the changing seasons. This one Includes deep brunettes, warmed-up blondes and vivid reds. Direct from the creatives at Joico, follow the notes from Joico European Colour Design Team Members, Paul Watts and Dan…
The Originals collection
‘The Originals’ It’s not always about vivds and brightly coloured hair but rather what colourists spend most of their time mastering: the originals. This collection has been inspired by real salon hair. The images showcase and pay testament to the way stylists work and use the products on the salon floor, and how the…
Masterpiece Collection by JOICO
Discover a true masterpiece with the newest Vero K-Pak Color Masterpiece Collection by JOICO… Joico European Color Design Team Member Katrina Kelly worked on these creative colours alongside European Design Team Member David Murray who worked on the cuts. Art and creativity led to this Masterpiece – an example of colour and cut working in…
William Gray Creative Colour
William Gray doesn’t do dull…. These shots are great to get the creative juices flowing and get inspired! The first image is showing off a dramatic cut with incredible block colour; combining the use of paneling to create that vibrant, bright look. The next image demonstrates a fantastic use of shadowing with dark undertones and…
Future’s Bright
Our screens are all lit up this week with a new collection from Headmasters in association with Pulp Riot; Future’s Bright. We love the bold, brave yet utterly relatable looks and colours. Headmasters Artistic team Bravo to the Headmasters Artistic Team who have sealed the celebrations for the brand’s 40th anniversary with this head turning…
PERCEPTION
We are told by the collection creator and living legend David Barron that “this collection depicts contemporary shapes and various warm colours to embrace my love and passion for hair. Perception is a noun that means a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression. When we look at things every day, we…
GENERACIÓN Z Collection
Mother and daughter hairdressing super duo, Encarna Moreno and María Gómez come together to bring us this exciting collection. An innovative pairing of visions inspired by the digital age, the image of influencers and pop punk in youth culture. Credits: Hair: Encarna Moreno María Gómez – Peluquería Encarna Moreno Hair Instagram: @peluqueria_encarna_moreno_ @merygomezz8 Photography: David Arnal…
The Doyenne Collection
A doyenne is the feminine version of a badass leader who possesses the trifecta of power: seniority, authority, and rank. Merriam-Webster defines her as a person considered to be knowledgeable or uniquely skilled as a result of long experience in some field of endeavour. In other words, she knows exactly what she’s doing. We are…
ARMOR
Andrian Gutierrez specialises in cutting and styling from a sexy modern, and elegant inspiration, and we are always excited to see his work. He enjoys creative geometry and shape of styles accessorising and playing with different textures. Andrian says, “the Great Barrier Reef inspires this collection, which provides the coral shapes and textures armouring the…
tokyo love booth
Tim Scott-Wright tells us that Tokyo Love Booth was inspired by Tokyo’s vibrant and uber-cool fashion scene (think Buffalo 66 but without the problematic male character and in Tokyo). He was fascinated by how the new generation of young Japanese teens put themselves together and sought inspiration from their unique but super stylish aesthetic while…
IRIS IRIS IRIS
We’re told this collection is inspired by the impressive looks and glasses of Iris Apfel, a creative, powerful and versatile woman who has had a strong influence on fashion. A pioneer who established the art of pairing costume jewellery and flea market garments with big brands. She continues to be a fashion icon and model…
Glazed
We’re always intrigued to see what Creative Director Mark Van Westerop comes out with next, and his Glazed collection certainly doesn’t disappoint. Rich in colour and powerful in structure, this collection is glossy and beautiful with an edge. Credits: Hair: @markvanwesterop Photographer: @studio_ivpdekok Make-up: @angeliquestapelbroek Looking for some more colour inspiration? Why not join…
Holographic Reflextion
An incredible colourist, we’re constantly flipping over to the IG page of hairdresser Louise Vlaar. Based in the Dutch salon Mark Van Westerop, Louise has been grabbing headlines and trophies for her work and you can see why. In this collection, her sensitive use of colour with contrasts yet smudgy blending adds depth and light…
Camouflage
A striking collection working with the current interest in contrasting sections that blend quickly for drama Hairdresser Toni Espigares explains his motivation: “Camouflage is a natural resource based on the combination of different colors that allow camouflage with the environment to go unnoticed. “This collection is born from this concept, although the purpose is not to…
Velvet.Flora
Imagine the halcyon days of summer, the scent of flowers in full bloom, the sound of bees humming around them, and the dappled light piercing the vines that surround a charming Italian villa. This is VELVET.FLORA. A collection inspired in part by The Roses of Heliogabalus, painted in 1888 by Anglo-Dutch artist Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadama,…
Dual by Melissa Timperley
Dual by Melissa Timperley delivers on everything we know about this accomplished hairdresser! Sharp, precise lines, great shape and balance, and drama. We love the colour contrasts of this collection – a palette of brunette to blonde with nothing of the Cruella Devil here. Just a set of pristine, elegant looks. Take the blueprint and…
Perspective
Putting a new perspective on the 80s, 90s, and Zeros is how the hairdressing team at Team Twins Hair describe their new collection. It is, they say, and exciting era of crazy, lovely, inspiring, colourful and glamorous decades. Credits: Hair: Team Twins Hair & Beauty, Netherlands • Photography: Petra Holland • MUA: Darien Touma • Styling: Annet Veerbeek • Products:…
The ULTRA.VIOLET LOOK.BOOK
The ULTRA.VIOLET collection is here and boy, are we feeling inspired! Influenced by 70’s French disco. Stepping out of the darkness and into an extravagant setting; ULTRA.VIOLETis set to be your coming out party – where memories of nights past and nights yet to come bring a glowing sense of optimism. Setting the trend for…
Your Very Peri inspo by Safy B
Hairstylist Safy Burton has just created some seriously sassy colour with the help of Goldwell and a bit of Pantone inspiration. Taking heed from Pantone Colour of the Year, 2022, ‘Very Peri’ – a lavender-purple-meets-blue – Safy transformed the hair of one long-haired and one short-haired model to showcase her interpretation of this fabulous new…
Rebel Roots
A new vibrant collection entitled ‘Rebel Roots’ from Antonio Palladino, shot by Desmond Murray and playful with colour. Antonio tells us that he’s inspired by ‘successful career women’ who hold onto their erstwhile street savvy, street fashion and vibe of being girls with ano nonsense can-do attitude. “Rebel Roots reflects a self-belief and confidence not to compromise…
Gravity
From Spain a wonderful collection that is striking for its use of colour to highlight movement in the hair. Gravity is the second collection from Javier Gomar and he’s been inspired by the galaxy. He wanted to reflect the celestial elements such as planets, satellite rings and the aurora borealis. Night vision Javier says, his…
Prismatic
Speechless. The Prismatic collection from KH Hair showcases some incredible work. We love the use of striking colours yet still keeping it elegant and classy. “We took a bold step with this collection to inject a prism of colour, playful placement and fashion forward cuts and styling. It was created out of a hunger to craft…
Colour Technician of the Year
Our eyes are on the brilliant collection from International Technical Artistic Director Siobhan Haug at Toni&Guy who has been awarded Colour Technician of the Year 2021. We joined the party at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards last night, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, and totally agree with the judges choice! Winning colour ‘Tisci’ offers infinite layers of tone, romantic swirls…
Lover They by Project X 2021
A punchy, punky collection from the Project X 2021 team catches our eye. The youth team at The Fellowship for British Hairdressing has clearly enjoyed a great year under the tutelage of Sam Burnett. Enjoy this collection shot by Ben Hards. “Lover They by Project X 2021 is inspired by a vibrant modern-day view of…
Haze
The Fellowship’s PROJECT Colour are proud to bring us their Haze collection. The shades and tones of the Haze collection are so that they are used give the perfect Autumn/Winter vibe. We love the use of the deep purples and velvety reds. Directing the team on this collection was Robert Eaton who said: “The PROJECT:…
Tincture
Mary Geoghegan presents the Tincture collection. “This collection was produced not to look crazy or wild, but to embrace the weird and wonderful natural beauty in all of us. Our differences in skin pigmentation, hair colours & textures, body shapes and abilities. These things make us who we are and that it beautiful. Scrap conventional…
Spiral
Sometimes a gentle touch on a colour collection delivers more power. Working with nature, natural light, and keeping the client in mind, these photographs from Italian hairdresser Gianluca Grechi are enchanting. Here are some of their spiral shots! Spiral Portraits Gianluca explains: “This is our Spiral, this is our Galaxy, something that truly inspired us.…
Be You
We’re all over this new collection from Emma Simmons of Salon54. She has such a way with colour; expressing bold tones with a light, touch that reflects the kind of shimmering, surreal colour patterning you find in nature. It’s sensitive yet strong. Be You The full colour collection is titled ‘Be You’ and is inspired…
Chromatic
Well, well what do we have here? A father & daughter duo! William Gray and Bianca Gray from Grays International in Airdrie, Scotland have created with their Chromatic Collection a series of looks that celebrate all textures of hair and showcase a variety of cutting and styling techniques. The colourful palate of the images from…
Propaganda
Heralding the new term, we’re keen to see hairdressing creatives pushing a strong colour story for a positive Autumn/Winter season. This release comes from HOB Academy, representing the large London-based salon group and led by 4-times British hairdresser of the Year Akin Konizi. Propaganda collection Akin is International creative director at HOB and tells us: “Based on…
NeoPop
Pulp Riot are back with some popping great colours! NeoPop is the newest selection of colours to be added to the ever growing Pulp Riot range. We remember when the brand was a range of vibrant and pastel colours… that then went on to expand with the UV reactive Neon Electrics; followed by exploring a…
Diversity
A new collection from the super-sophisticated hairdresser, Jason Miller at Charlie Miller. Honestly, you’ll rarely find another hairdresser with such a light, yet precise way of working with cuts and colour. His signature style is beauty, individuality and daring. Jason Miller’s colour expertise Colour or toned, these looks are created to symbolise the ever-evolving multiplicity…
Design
Creativity continues whether travel is stifled, salons are closed and budgets cut; we design our own imaginative journey using experience and skill. Hairdresser Jose Urrutia shares his latest exploration with us: Hair seems almost felted for a dense texture, while colours are reminiscent of natural, mineral tones. The inspiration Jose says that making Design was…
Street Style
Indola’s latest Street Style Collection perfectly highlights the long days of summer bringing more light into our lives. The latest summer looks – The Tousled Bronde and The Lived in Platinum are both inspired by Kitsch decor and contemporary icons like Lily Collins and Cajsa Wessberg. Although both looks are essentially classical there is a…
Seductive
It is with great pleasure we share with you Andrew Smith’s ‘Seductive’ collection. Mixing warm with cool, the colours in these images are giving us all the feels. Andrew – a regular backstage at fashion week – has a wealth of experience when it comes to heading session teams. We think it’s obvious he knows…
Shadow Prints
Taking a step back from the concept that lightening hair adds movement; we see a new method that adds movement by adding depth– the Shadow Prints collection shows you how… Brown is a full and rich colour that gives a sense of roundness, but it may look too uniform and flat. How can you make…
Cobelle Creative
We’ve entranced by this beautiful, gentle colour collection from Cobelle Creative team, led by colourist Kristie Kesic. The Australian team has taken inspiration from the jelly fish a fascinating creature with its colourful glow and illuminating beauty. Long lustrous tentacles extending transparent and luminous colour that captivates and mesmerises. A creature that can be so…
All of the lights
All of the lights (all of the lights) – you know you sang that like Rihanna on Kanye’s track – Thank you James Morris for getting that song stuck in our heads whilst we admire such a stunning collection of hair colours. James has just nabbed an AHIA award for New Creative Talent of The Year.…
Shining Bright at the AHIA
Dee Parker Attwood was certainly shining bright to the Australia Hair Industry Awards (AHIA) judges with this wonderfully vibrant collection. We are ecstatic to see Dee take home the trophy for Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2021! The Shine Bright collection is exciting and really gives our creative energies a boost with all the wonderful…
Unknown World
We love the Unknown World collection from Jordi Perez. Striking and bold, this for sure caught our eye! The female universe – as complex as exciting, but so far away for us professionally, as we are barbers. We have decided to enter and explore some of the infinite possibilities offered by the fact of working…
Radiant Flux
When it comes to inspo, COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY are full of it. The Radiant Flux collection explores the contrast of light and shadow on the hair. We think the gorgeous location compliments the tones in the COLOR.ME palette. We’ve noticed colourists are moving away from harsh contrasts. 2021 is all about the more natural blends…
Punk Regal
Aussie hair colourist, Stevie English has turned our head with the Punk Regal collection, this phenomenal colour work has us wanting more! We love how the rainbow of colours is shown against both lighter and darker hair – showing us the difference contrasts and the versatility of vibrant colours. Stevie opened his salon back in…
Nacar by Christian Ríos
The name of this collection, Nacar, translates in Spanish as mother-of-pearl. You’ll notice the hair colours are shiny and have iridescent reflections to emulate aspects of the precious pearl. Christian Ríos is the creative behind this collection; the Spanish hairdresser holds an array of accolades including being posted online in popular, well-known industry publications such as Tribu-te…
Hope by Olga García
Fun, quirky and vibrant! The Hope collection from Olga García represents hope and freedom. Now, isn’t that something we have all been dreaming of since the very first Lockdown last March. There is something very special about this collection; as Olga collaborated with both her daughter, Esther de la Fuente, and her sister, Esther García. Inspiration “This…
Unreal
We are obsessing over Pauline McCabe’s Unreal collection. Pauline has only gone and landed herself a spot in the finals for the Australian Hairdresser of the Year with this quirky sci-fi collection. Unique, robotic and colourful. We love it. Credits Collection: Unreal • Hair: Pauline McCabe @pauline_mccabehair @rockpaperscissorsfreo • Makeup: Hendra Widjaja @hendrawmakeup • Stylist:…
Floraganza
This collection is given the delicious sounding name Floraganza, which means inspired by the delicacy of flowers. Strong, dark and avant-garde, it is also sensitive and really quite beautiful. Creative instinct: Floraganza The photographer Damien Carney – an excellent hair artist himself – works with Mexican-born, Sassoon-trained Adrian Gutierrez, director of Free Spirit Salon in…
Ayla
We are heading into the anticipated long weekend with this gorgeous, super-colourful collection from Rafael Bueno Peluqueros that we are sure will captivate you. Meet Ayla! ”Ayla is the daughter of war, yet she has a sensitive temperament and hides her emotions. Ayla is the same one that conquered the heart of Süleyman, who risked…
‘Men’s variants’ by Cristian Sánchez
With his project/collection, titled ‘Men’s variants’, Cristian Sánchez shows us the many possibilities of one cut and colour – how you can style it and create different looks. Versatility is key and you can offer the client not only one option, but many! Cristian explains, ”We start from the classic base, short on the sides…
Inverso
Our treat to you for the weekend is this mysterious, editorial-vibe collection from Mikel Luzea. Inverso puts hair on the spotlight without screaming about it. Hair first Hair is the main protagonist of Inverso – without the support of other means than knowledge, raw materials and creativity. And this is how it becomes an art…
Clarendon
Our abiding obsession with blue is continuing. No surprise as colour products improve so the colour, if applied well, will last longer and will be more satisfying for clients. Here’s another proof of this; Sita Zoroa‘s collection titled Clarendon.Clarendon is inspired by the sea tones, and shows us vibrant hair that at the same time…
Atomic
We are heading into the weekend with a bang! Meet Atomic; a collection by finalist Spanish hairdresser of the year 2020/2021 from Figaro Awards, Alfonso Martínez.Atomic brings us back to the end of the 80s and the beginning of the 90s, a moment when a generation, the X generation, grew up, underwent great transformations, and…
Sculptoning
We just watched Davines premiering its latest collection video and hair demo – the second chapter of the lifestyle collection “Sculpture Prints”- by hair art director Tom Connell alongside colourist Ashleigh Hodges and we got so excited! This – shot in film and dedicated to salons- collection is a must see for every colourist. The…
Lotus
Lotus is the title of the newest collection by Candice Mckay. Candice won the first ever Schwarzkopf Professional sponsored Salon International South African Hairdresser of the Year title after smashing categories like Afro, Fantasy and Cut & Colour. The inspiration Lotus collection perfectly blends avant-garde ideas and ready-to-wear execution. The inspiration comes from the lotus…
2021 trends by Marc Antoni and JOICO
Versatility and easy-to-wear is the name of the game in current hair trends; with this on mind and inspired by the feedback they received from their clients, the Marc Antoni art team has created four looks -out of two haircuts- that are fashion-led, adaptable and individual. Applying their expertise in cutting and colour, the team…
Trésor
The weather may be miserable and grey but we have all the colour dose you need today! It’s coming straight from the Trésor collection by Juan Ayoso, AIPP avant-garde 2020-21 finalist and International Visionary Awards avant-garde 2020-21 finalist. Trésor is inspired by French pirate women of the golden age of the Corsi, between the 17th and…
Intensity
We are heading into the weekend with all the inspo we need from Anna Barroca’s collection Intensity. Intensity is ”an exercise in strength and fluidity, an energy that catches you and is transmitted, projecting you into the future.” The vibrant colours are mixed with smooth and wavy textures, showing that different forms exist for the…
Light. Time & Color
The four looks released this month as part of the Light. Time & Color collection from Davines, are all about colour. Tom Connell, hair art director at the brand worked closely with Ashleigh Hodges to capture the colours that inspired him. These are his descriptions of each: Ocean Pacific Green A specific shade of green,…
David Barron’s collection
In this collection, hairdresser David Barron has worked with photographer Jack Eames to show a trajectory. Strong, almost jewel colours placed in the hair exude warmth and richness to wake up dreary winter days. Burnt amber on a sharp, smooth bob, or gold on extensively curly hair are both striking. A more subtle deep brunette…
Luminescent
Luminescent by Safy Burton is a beautiful collection inspired by the Pantone Colours of the Year 2021 that we recently wrote about: PANTONE 17 5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13 0647 Illuminating Yellow.”My inspiration was of course the new PANTONE Colours, Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Yellow. I wanted to create a collection which showed how…
Above Ground
We are loving the dramatic vibes of this new collection by Anne Veck, titled Above Ground. Above Ground is about challenging yourself and challenging the world on all levels. Defying the laws of gravity and perception of beauty and art through shape, colour and freedom of expression. Never surrender yourself to what society tells us…
Highlights Collection by Hairloom
We’re heading into the New Year with a great dose of colour and inspo coming straight from Australia! The HIGHLIGHTS collection from Hairloom salon in Peth, Western Australia features a variety of looks created by four talented artists.Pick up your fave one to get inspired and create your own version: from autumn coppers, ombres, balayages,…
Illusion
We are heading into the weekend with a great amount of inspo and a big splash of colour from the beautiful collection Illusion by Marlon Hawkins from Brooks & Brooks salon in London. Marlon won Tribu-te Magazine The One For Colour Award 2020 with this collection and what can we say? Congrats, Marlon, you deserved…
Too Funky
We love the groovy vibes of Too Funky collection by Alexander Kiryliuk. Too Funky recreates the vitality and excitement of the 80s with striking yet practical colours and haircuts. The energy of that time permeated everything, fashion, music, colours, hair. The rebellion of the short haircut is combined with the intensity of colours that flee…
Globally blonde
Tim Scott Wright salons have been winning several awards this year. They are always big on colour and here’s another beautiful collection to prove it; it’s Globally Blonde. ”When it comes to blonde, there’s no such thing as one size fits all – and there have never been more diverse ways to wear it. From…
Velours
We are stunned by Virginia Martinez’s latest collection Velours; it’s an ode to colour and all the inspo we need today. Inspiration Regarding what inspired Virginia to create Velours, she says : ”Velvet has always been a luxurious fabric associated with royalty. An object of desire for its extraordinary softness and the complexity of its…
Next 3.0 by Makeover
Who’s looking for some inspiration? We got you covered! Look at this amazing work we spotted in International Visionary Awards 2020, titled Next 3.0! Created by the Makeover duo, Next 3.0 gave them a place in the finals for the Avant-Garde category. Bravo! The artists Eva González and Jose Salvador crossed paths in 2010 and…
Essence
The Essence Collection by Brooke Evans Ironbridge has all the colour inspo we need for these dark and grey days. “Essence was created with the idea of using pops of colour to enhance the hair. If that be all over or a brighter segment! I wanted it to be young and the colour placement to…
Onyx
Onyx by Mark Leeson is such an evocative collection; a daring fusion of sharp cuts and bold colours, executed to perfection with just a hint of undone rebellion. We love Onyx coz it really shows the endless possibilities of colour – you can blend complimentary, soft and discrete shades or go bold and wild. The…
V by Christian Ríos
The Alternative Hair Show gave the opportunity to so many hair artists to showcase their work globally and be as creative and as edgy they wanted; no limits to self-expression has been key. And talking creativity, one of the colour looks that caught our attention was the ”V” image by Spanish hairdresser Christian Ríos. Characterized…
Elements
We’re heading into the weekend with some inspo from the forces of nature! Meet Elements, a collection by hair extensions specialist, Emma Holt. Working on the four elements of earth, wind, fire and water, this colour collection is full of emotion and passion. The salon team works with hair extensions and puts them to great…
Glitz the Season
There’s never been more reason to celebrate the hairdressing industry, and with their 2020 Glitz the Season collection, ghd is putting the professional stylist at the heart of its campaign with a series of looks that are bold, beautiful and unapologetically glam. Launched in October each year, Glitz the Season is a seasonal education collection…
Zuri 2 by Carole Haddad
Here’s our inspo of the day: Zuri 2 by Carole Haddad from Australia. Zuri 2 is a small capsule collection that perfectly embraces several themes coming through in hairdressing globally. We see strong shapes which are dynamic and sharp yet still give a sense of movement. The placement of colour is bold yet there is…
Dark Romance
Dark Romance is the third and last key trend from the VivID Collection – Essential Looks by Schwarzkopf Professional. Elegant and versatile, this trend reveals a magical world of bewitchment and illusion, with strength in fragility, richness in embellishment, mystery in transparency and beauty in everything. Dark Romance casts a subversive spell that bewitches all who see…
Everyday Decadence
Everyday Decadence is the second key trend from the VivID Collection from Essential Looks by Schwarzkopf Professional. Modern and commercial, Every Decadence celebrates structure, form and gender fluidity with comfort in cuts and opulence in the finish. ‘All dressed up and nowhere to go’; this story is all about chilling and conversation in oversized silhouettes, luxe…
Once Upon A Time
This season’s Essential Looks Collection is a trend collection with a difference; created and refined during a challenging time when the whole world is in crisis, the Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks team worked tirelessly to put together the AW20 trends. Creativity, inspiration and education are essential right now and will drive the hairdressing industry forward,…
Cherie
Our weekend inspiration comes from the Cherie Collection from Raquel Saiz who’s giving us some elegant vibes. With its fresh beauty and natural elegance, Cherie possesses the authentic sophistication of the Parisians. Naturalness, romanticism and elegance, without the adjectives that define it. It reflects a self-confident woman, capable of overcoming any challenge that may arise. “Elegance is the only beauty…
Lisbet
Robert Kirby is giving us the inspo of the day with his new collection Lisbet; a collab with id Hair Denmark. The inspiration behind Lisbet is the strong female image; ”the mind of a queen and the heart of a warrior; she is everything, all, and too much. Who deserves her? She is you.” Striking base…
Leben
With his collection Leben, Figaro Awards 2020 Commercial Men’s finalist Christian Ríos reviews a black page in our history, Hitler’s Nazi Germany, in which, to the systematic murders of the gay, bisexual and lesbian community of that time, other ethnic and political groups were added. For this reason, Leben is a tribute to the millions of…
Crochet
For our Monday inspiration, we are looking into Anna Barroca’ s new collection titled Crochet. Crochet takes us back to traditional weaving techniques passed down from mothers to daughters for generations. The result is some extraordinary looks and stunning pictures. To the wisdom of a world woven for centuries that is disappearing, though its legacy…
Eurythmia
We have been desperate for some real inspo and fashion vibes with all this dullness around us. So pleased to see these photos of ‘Eurythmia’ collection by Xavier Arcarons; ideal to colour things up! The collection From the Latin ‘Eurythmia’, the Spanish word euritmia defines the act of moving harmoniously in search of beauty. Besides,…
Pop
Pop, by Keith Bryce, is a collection inspired by the creative and chromatic effervescence of the streets of London, the great city of trends. Looks that may seem excessive somewhere else find here an expressive shelter. That’s why ”the collection presents an irreverent attitude under a gaze that normalizes it. Crests and sideburns reminiscent of…
Hansha
Who doesn’t need some inspiration on a grey and rainy Monday? There you are. Meet Hansha, a collection by Manuel Mon. Hansha, which means ‘reflection’ in Japanese, is what the name suggests: a collection focused on REFLECTION. ”The projected image, a reflection which can expose all. From shadow to light, from black to sublime colour;…
Versatility
Versatility by Bernat Sayol (from Salones Carlos Valiente) is a journey through the life cycle of a woman: ‘Each image represents a stage, from childhood to maturity’. With very versatile cuts, loaded with technique and precision, the collection’s creator highlights ‘the illusion of childhood, the rebelliousness of adolescence, the sobriety of maturity and the calmness…
Origen
The Origen collection by Victor Alonso is a retrospective view of his 30 year-old career as a hairdresser. Origen (Spanish for origin) is what the name suggests: a return to his beginnings, a commitment to fidelity to himself, an expression of his essence, and a need to leave a mark of his soul. His identity.…
Metalica
Metalica from Vivienne Mackinder is a soft and sensual collection celebrating classic design with an edge. The concept was inspired by the AW20 Fendi collection, where session supremo Sam McKnight created a hair look that blended seamlessly with the clothes. “I wanted to offer images that would inspire the stylist and be an easy ‘buy-in’…
The Revolution of Reinvention
So much inspo coming from The Revolution of Reinvention; Antoinette Beenders’s new collection. Antoinette, the Vice President Global Creative Director of Aveda, lives and breathes reinventing and reforming; pairing the past to a more sustainable future. The Revolution of Reinvention is about taking something beautiful and repurposing it for the present. Clashing colours, striking style…
SS20 by Laetitia Guenaou
Colour for summer doesn’t have to go overtly to blondes! We have great inspo from this collection by French hairdresser and International Ambassador for L’Oréal Professionnel, Laetitia Guenaou. She plays with light reflects on tones of copper, brunette and yes, of course, blondes. Laetitia has worked some cute crops into her SS20 collection – drawing…
The Spirit Collection
From free online education to step-by-step tutorials and entertainment videos, everyone is trying to keep inspired and connected during these days; both the industry and the clients. On that note, Schwarzkopf Professional makes its Essential Looks educational content free online for the first time. Yay! AND reveals a new collection called ‘The Spirit Collection’ to…
Be Blue Collection by Iván Rodríguez
The sea hides a universe foreign to us. It manifests its presence with waves speaking a mysterious language or with a calmness reflecting the lights and the sky. The Be Blue Collection by Iván Rodríguez expresses all those chromatic and symbolic nuances that the sea offers us: Waves that are a marine cascade over the…
Evolve by the FAME team
We are about to take our Easter mini break but we couldn’t leave you without a dose of inspo, could we? So there you are, this is Evolve, the FAME team’s vision for the future of hair. The FAME team is formed each year by the Fellowship For British Hairdressing promoting talent in this way.…
Tempting Tones
Spanish hairdresser and influencer, Anna Barroca presents her latest collection, Tempting Tones and she is…tempting us! “Tones you want to look; tones you need to stare at. The daring colours and the bold cuts make these styles stand out from the crowd” -Anna BarrocaThis collection demonstrates that even the most fierce of cuts can still…
FREYA
Our Friday inspiration comes straight from Spain; Freya, Rafael Bueno’s latest collection, is a journey of exploration through feminine beauty. Waves and curls are the languages that Rafael uses to give us the image of a seductive and sensual woman who shows the splendour of a pure beauty. The Freya collection features different styles of waves…
HAUS Collection
What’s a better way to make this grey Monday-in-isolation feel a bit better than a look at Sally Rogerson’s, HAUS collection? Sally, former Sassoon senior creative director, is an international educator and a continuous source of inspiration within the industry. With focus on crisp, clean lines of finely crafted haircuts, Sally’s latest collection HAUS pairs a…
Living Cool Hare
A retro-looking collection called Living Cool Hare from Cher Bryson takes fabric as inspiration – Denim to be exact! A debut from Cher We love the vibe of this 70s ‘denim’ collection from Scottish hairdresser Cher Bryson at Bryson & Hare. She’s really thought through how denim is a perfect blank canvas – woven from…
RIOT GIRL
The Riot Girl Collection by Megan Panozzo is here to give us the inspiration and those ‘be strong’ vibes we are craving! A dose of empowerment, optimism and colour, because we all need it right now… GIRL POWER With Riot Girl, the finalist of 2020 AHFAs SA/NT Hairdresser of the Year category ( and winner of…
ENAMEL COLLECTION
We said it before: Blue is the colour of 2020! Expect to see more and more blue tones in collections the days to come. The ideas and photos we are receiving are so creative and refreshing. On that note, check out this impressive collection from Chrystofer Benson, called ‘Enamel’. Paint it blue Enamel explores the unique feel…
CHROMATIC COLLECTION
In their latest collection, ‘Chromatic’, Chis and Dimitri Tsiknaris are taking colour blocking to the next level. We see strong and bold colours combined with short and straight-lined cut styles. Unique and fierce colours are used either as a sole statement or combined together to define lines and different shapes and textures in the hair.…
#colourtastic collection
We’re loving the #colourtastic collection from Adrian Gutierrez at Free Spirit salon in Georgia, USA, which just landed on our desks. Sometimes you just have to go bold, or go home! The vibe of these colour looks is strong, exuberant and utterly joyful. And with the texture, they’re on-point style-wise also! Power colour Adrian…
Sushi by Anne Veck
A collision of creatives often yields some wild ideas – and this one, jewellery sushi, is a great example! Imagined into a vibrant, colourful and creative collection by Anne Veck, the concept came about when photographer Magic Owen had the idea that models should appear to be eating sushi in jewellery form. Who better than…
Manuel Ferreres TIME collection
Moving the 70s up into the 21st Century, Manuel Ferreres Time Collection is inspired by the idea of a woman being both a strong character, and a model. He takes accessible shapes and styles, using colour to ramp up the drama but not to take the looks so far removed from the boardroom, bedroom or…
Highland Armour
Retro is done modern in Lisa Polini’s latest collection, Highland Armour. The collection demonstrates a funky blend of hair colours and tartan print. Demonstrating the power of women through liberalizing them, Lisa created individuality with striking shades and creative hair fashion – taking influence from the famous Alexander McQueen collection ‘Highland Rape’ in 1995/6. We…
Faceta Collection
Hair: Borja Carbonell @ Salones Carlos Valiente | Photographer: Esteban Roca | MUA: Nacho Sanz | Stylist: Salones Carlos Valiente Faceta Collection We love this colourful and dynamic collection created by Borja Carbonell from Salones Carlos Valiente. Borja vision behind Faceta is to show a collection that resembled change and shows the transformation of male…
School Yearbook
Loving this great collection School Yearbook from Sophie Gibson & Jonathan Turner at Hooker & Young, which only went and won them the title British Colour Technician of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards last week! SCHOOL YEARBOOK YES! It’s a top of the class and a big fat gold star for these two…
Gray Collection by Rafael Bueno Peluqueros
We are big fans of Rafael Bueno Peluqueros latest commercial collection GRAY. We love it the bold statement in every photo, both in colour, texture and the diversity of the hair styles. Such fun, and the collection has your attention instantly. Rafael tells us, the GRAY collection is an expansion of previous collections where the…
DONA collection by Carlos Valiente
Ta dah! A colour collection that we instantly love, created by Carlos Valiente, and simply called DONA (Psst! The name DONA means “woman” in Spanish). DONA Carlos found the inspiration for the collection in the women surrounding him, paying tribute with his looks. We love the sharpness of the cut, vibrant use of colour…
Essential Looks Color Clash
We love the release twice a year of the Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks collections. The brand is masterful in taking strong trends and showing you how to relate them to the salon business! New Essential Looks Color Clash A new collection of colour images is entitled Color Clash. The word on the release form is that this is…
VIRtUE from CULt Creative Team
The CULt Creative Team has done it again. Ethereal, Integrity, Innocence, Honesty and Noble is just what this collection is! VIRtUE The CULt duo Brett MacDonald and JR Slane have created a stunning eye-catching collection. Utilising freehand skills to create fine textures and shapes. Combining classic and personal colouring techniques, Brett and JR’s has constructed a…
Revlon Professional’s new Limelight collection
It is funky and bold, and we love it! Revlon Professional’s new Limelight collection has a metallic blend of colours which enhances and brings character to hair. With cutting-edge technology, this is an amazing colour portfolio. You can create unique and bold colour statements, and find a hidden gem in every look… Want to spice…
The 8th Collection
Hair by: XXL Team. Photographer: David Arnal. MUA: Wilder Rodríguez. Stylist:Tray Styling. The 8th Collection So often futuristic imagery plays with monochrome or metallic palettes… it’s interesting to see this collection from Spanish team XXL hairdressing. They are using light and colour tones moving from intense down to pastel. The team says that The 8th Collection n inspired inspired by…
Fragmented by Caroline Brand
Loving the exuberance of the colour in this new collection from Caroline Brand at Oracle Hair and Beauty. She tells us: “My collection is called Fragmented, and the inspiration for the collection is based on the impact mental health has on a person.” Fragmented Congratulations to the team on a collection that is vibrant yet…
Studio 54 by Robert Kirby
We’re enjoying this feel-good, disco-inspired collection from IHAIR’s UK artistic director, Robert Kirby. Robert wowed with his colour prowess earlier in the year with several live demonstrations at Colour World, and these perfectly capture his skills. Studio 54 Collection We particularly enjoy how Robert and his team have managed to capture the vibe of the…
Muse of London
This vibrant new collection from the team at Muse of London pops with bold colour and a playful, yet punk attitude. We’re impressed! The 2019 Collection These images feature in Muse of London’s cool new Colour Cocktail menu. The menu explains how a prelightened or blonde base can be transformed into a bright, bold and vibrant,…
Stained Glass
A gorgeous collection called Stained Glass by Justin Pace blurs a strong yet seductive ‘ghastly’ creative aesthetic with more traditional beauty. We like! Papas and Pace present Stained Glass Colour Technician of the Year 2019 at the Australian Awards at Hair Expo 2019 Justin Pace has us mesmerised with this collection. Enjoy the colour which…
Silk by Jason Hall
The Silk collection by Jason Hall is colourtastic! We love Jason’s use of bold and vibrant colours. Here at Colour World, we can see exactly why the collection is called Silk from the beautiful glossy, shine bouncing off the hair, it makes the hair texture look ever so silky! We’re not the only fans of…
Prismatic
Silas Tsang put together this absolutely beautiful avant garden collection -Prismatic. Prismatic is inspired by rocks and minerals and the different shapes, sizes, textures and colours they come. It’s truly hypnotising! Silas won the Avant Garde Northern American Hairstyling Award (NAHA) for this collection. Silas spoke about the importance of working with creatives who share…
Linton & Mac on 2019 Colour Trends
We caught up with Linton & Mac’s colour expert, Sarah Black, who gave us the low down on colour trends predicted for 2019. Sea & Believe Pantone announced Living Coral as the 2019 colour of the year last month. A vibrant, yet playful colour that Sarah tells us she’s excited to put her own spin on. Sarah…
Pantone Colour of the Year 2019
Pantone have announced the colour of the year 2019, which is… (drum roll please) Say hello to Living Coral This peachy-pinky sunset colour is both vibrant and mellow at the same time. Described by Pantone themselves as, “An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.”We’ve…
Androgene by Alain Pereque
A Canadian hairdresser with a Brit-astic photographer make a #colourtastic pairing especially when it’s Alain Pereque and John Rawson heading up a shoot team to create Androgene. This latest collection is a pow! for colour… Experience and creative flair in equal measure are the key ingredients that make this collection so successful we feel. Founded…
AMPLIFIED
Here’s to the next Schwarzkopf British Colour Techncian Finalist… We <3 the Amplified collection by Daniel Spiller from Marc Antoni salons. Using a variety of hair lengths and textures, Dan has worked his magic using these striking and bold colours. We can defiantly see why he’s a finalist! Multiple BHA winner Super passionate about all…
BRITISH COLOUR TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
The British Hairdressing awards are only days away and we’re most excited about the Schwarzkopf British Colour Technician of the Year Award 2018. A special shout out to each of the 6 finalists: Clayde Baumann, D&J Ambrose • Daniel Spiller, Marc Antoni • Nikita fisher, Jamie Stevens • Robert Eaton, Russell Eaton • Stephanie Gamble, Ashley Gamble • Suzie McGill, Rainbow…
ELEMENTS
Stephanie Gamble has well and truly blown our minds with her ‘Elements’ collection. These inspiring images really show off Stephanie’s technical expertise, she truly is a master of her craft. Icey & Metallic We are really enjoying the icey, metallic colours used… Maybe the cold winter isn’t such bad season after all. This is Stephanie’s…
MUSE
Robert Eaton is on a role at the moment. Earlier this year he landed a role as the UK & Ireland Technical Director for Wella, and now he’s a finalist for Schwarzkopf British Colour Technician of the Year. Hoorah! 90’s Throwback We’ve managed to get our hands on Robert’s ‘Muse’ collection. Bringing back the looks…
PRISM
Nikita Fisher joined the Jamie Stevens team earlier this year as an Artistic Director and we heard she’s quite the balayage expert. Nikita showcased some of her best work in the Prism collection, by focusing her energy on light, transparency and paranormal movement. By using a spectrum of colours she was able to produce this…
KROMA
Suzie McGill from Rainbow Rooms International is a finalist for the Schwarzkopf British Colour Technician of The Year 2018. The Rainbow Rooms artistic team put together this Kroma collection which identifies the purity and power of colour. We love what Suzie has done with this collection by placing colour in a unique way to represent…
The Beauty Underground
Bold is beautiful when looks are created with expertise and panache. Top marks to the team at The Beauty Underground who scooped Artistic Team collection at the North American Hairdressing Awards (NAHAs) 2018 with this stylish shoot. We’re struck by how strong colour work is shown to be progressive and edgy even, and yet still…
Away Days
Loving this Away Days collaboration between Jason Hall and Desmond Murray. They are both excellent hairdressers, session stylists and friends! This new mens collection showcases dynamic colour for lads with cool crops, courtesy of Jason, and photographed in a strong style thanks to Desmond wielding the camera. It’s a textbook example of how to create…
Pop collection
Pop art is often about the use of bold primary colours that leap off an image to grab your attention – let us remind you of Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe screen print, or the comic-book inspired work of Roy Lichtenstein. We love how the team at MW Education has taken inspiration from these wonderful works…
Laetitia Guenaou
Fashion forward means always thinking ahead, so put aside thoughts of Summer for a moment and enjoy this latest collection from Parisian hairdresser, Laetitia Guenaou, who gives us a celebration of colour and texture in these looks. Each image exudes Parisian chic, combined with the edginess of the catwalk and street culture – some of…
Fate by Lisa Polini
The latest collection from Lisa Polini is a stunning representation of creative colour, precision cutting and textured styling. These are strong looks that still exude femininity, and we love them. Inspiration Lisa explains that her inspiration for the collection came from the East Asian Myth The Thread of Fate. According to the legend, the old…
Kenchez A-Lister hair
Consumers no longer need to head to London to find VIP-standard hairdressing – there is plenty of incredible talent to be discovered in salons across the UK. One Midlands salon group has caught our eye. They have been creating a photographic collection that screams A-list glamour. One that is very accessible, high-street way, if you…
Trevor Sorbie artistic team
The Trevor Sorbie artistic team has enjoyed a great year ‘playing’ with wonderful colour effects. They have been showcasing how you can apply colour techniques in ways that are subtle – at times understated – and yet still very impactful. In some of these images, the colour is applied almost as a jewel decoration. Figuring…
Nashwhite
UK salon group Nashwhite is based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, but looks further afield for inspiration in this new collection – Amazon. The Tropical rainforests provide the vibe for this collection of four images using a range of colour and styling disciplines to reflect the natural beauty found within the South American forests. “Amazonian rainforests…
Karine Jackson
Layered is the new collection from Karine Jackson, award-winning salon owner in London. She has taken high-fashion colour techniques and makes them wearable! For Karine, an essential part of the process is the colour products she chooses to work with, and her loyalty is clearly to Organic Colour Systems. As an ambassador for the brand,…
Jason Miller
Tapestry of Hair Hair: Jason Miller, Charlie Miller. Make Up: Lauren Gollan, Lauren Gollan Make-up Academy. Photography: Jason Miller. Digital Assistant: Phillip Dickson At Colour World UK we believe in colourists being equally important as hairdressers to the success of a salon business! Clients deserve excellent colour services, embracing the importance of a great colour consultation through to end result.…
Intercoiffure South Africa
Intercoiffure South Africa Fashion Warrior Hair: Connie De Sousa of C.Jays; Kenny Orchison of Entourage Hair & Beauty Studio; Stoffel @ Foil Styling… all for Intercoiffure South Africa. Photographer: Coert Wiechers. Make Up Artist: Ryno Mulder. Stylist: Jenny Andrew & Stoffel Van Wyk ————————————————— At Colour World UK we believe in colourists being equally important as hairdressers to the success…
Crazy Color: 40 years anniversary
Crazy Color: 40 years anniversary Hair: Hair by Crazy Color. Photographer: Tony Le-Britton. Makeup: PJ Maxwell ——————————————————————————— At Colour World UK we believe in colourists being equally important as hairdressers to the success of a salon business! Clients deserve excellent colour services, embracing the importance of a great colour consultation through to end result. We salute manufacturers and…
Grace Dalgleish
Hair: Grace Dalgleish at Brooks & Brooks, London. Make-up: Natalie Doke. Styling: Karina Jones Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you! From inspirational photographic work, to behind…
Adam Bryant & Sharon Peake
Hair: Adam Bryant & Sharon Peake. Make-up: Mary Jane Frost & Zoe Arena. Styling: Jared Green. Photographer: John Rawson Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for…
Mark Leeson: Colour
Mark Leeson: Colour Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you! From inspirational photographic work, to behind the scenes footage, product explanations and education, you’ll find…
Buoy Salon
Punk rebel Luxe Colourist: Chinney Yeap. Hair Cut and Style: Michael Beel. Salon: Buoy Salon and Spa, Wellington, New Zealand. Photographer: Guy Coombes. Stylist: Sopheak Seng. Make-Up Artist: Hil Cook Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV…
Toni&Guy
Hair: The TONI&GUY Australian Artistic Team. Photography: Elizabeth Kinnaird. Make Up: Chereine Waddell. Fashion Styling: Jana Bartolo Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you! From inspirational photographic work,…
Robert Eaton
Robert Eaton Molten metallic Hair by Robert Eaton. Make-up: Lucy Flower. Photography: Richard Miles. Styling: Desiree Lederer & Leila Ali. Products: Wella Professionals Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for…
Blue Tit
Blue Tit – Delysid collection Hair: Blue Tit Creative Team. Photography: Max Oppenheim. Styling: Celia Arias. Make-up: Christoph Haider Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you! From inspirational…
Allen Ruiz
Hair: Allen Ruiz. Colour: Luis Gonzales. Makeup: Anastasia Durasova. Clothes Styling: Sandy Armeni Photography: Yulia Gorbachenko Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you! From inspirational photographic work, to…
Skyler McDonald
Little minx Hair: Skyler McDonald @ SKYLER LONDON. Make up Jenny Morrell. Photography: Sean Hanna. Art Director: Ruth Hunsley. Products: L’Oréal Professionnel “I think it is really interesting how minky/pink tonnes have become really popular and are currently having a huge success in hair colour. I wanted to demonstrate this current trend and create different looks using the…
Ceri Cushen
Spectrum Hair: Robert Masciave. Colour: Ceri Cushen using Revlon Professional. Photographer: Robert Masciave. Make-up: Bella Simonsen & Sacha Rai. “The collection is about the harmony of strong structures, fluidity and colours with a ‘superhero’ feel to the looks” Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by…
Lloyd Court
Birds Hair: Lloyd Court. Photographer: Sean Hanna. MUA: Jenny Morell. Styling: Lloyd Court “This collection was inspired by the vibrant colour blends of the birds of paradise. The parallel between the colours and the hair shape helps to create a strong impact. I wanted each model to exude a feeling of being quietly confident. My…
Stevie English
Eclectia Hair Stylist: Louise Williamson @ Stevie English Hair, Sydney, Australia. Photography: Mal Q Damkar. Make Up: Sally Chapman. Wardrobe: Melanine Corthine. Hair Assistant: Leanne Kay. Models:Karly Thompson; Tara Cassidy; Sarah Lorrimer; Cassie Svircevic Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV…
Revolution
Club Kids Hair: Andre Faiva at Revolution Hairdressing, Queensland, Australia. Colour: Niquita Miller-Hayes. Photographer: Gregson Gastar. Make-Up: Cyan Reign & Charmaine Orchard Stylist: Karmyn Thomas Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed…
John Spanton
A study in black & white Colour: John Spanton @ Trevor Sorbie. Hair Styling: Tom Connell @ Trevor Sorbie. Styling: Clare Frith. Make-up: Karen Lockyer. Photography: Chris Bulezuik for Team:Talent & HairClubLive Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump…
Biba
Roses Hair: Frank Apostolopoulos. Colourist: Christina Charalambous. Salon: BIBA Salons, Melbourne, Australia. Photography: Andrew O’Toole. Make-Up: Kylie O’Toole. Wardrobe: Ella Murphy Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you! From inspirational…
Steve Elias
Eye of the Beholder Hair: Steve Elias. Photographer: Ijfke Ridgley. Make-Up: Kecia Littman. Stylist: Kim Smith At Colour World UK we believe in colourists being equally important as hairdressers to the success of a salon business! Clients deserve excellent colour services, embracing the importance of a great colour consultation through to end result. We salute manufacturers and brands offering a great product…
Royals
Corrosion Hair: Royals Artistic Team (Mary Alamine, Travis Bandiera, Emma Gottwald, Blake Patterson). Photography: David Mannah. Stylist: Vass Arvanitis. Make-up: Casey Gore Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you!…
Ibiza Hair
Famiglia collection Hair: Michael Piastrino. Colour: Adrian Rotolo. Salon: Ibiza Hair, Melbourne, Australia. Photography: Andrew O’Toole. Makeup: Kylie O’Toole. Styling: Elaine Marshall Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you!…
Ashley Gamble
Hair: Ashley & Stephanie Gamble. Photographer: Ashley Gamble. Styling & MUA: Ashley Gamble Beauty Team Film is an exciting medium for the hairdressing industry – to explore brilliant, creative stories made by hairdressers and photographers around the world, jump over to see our Colour World TV channel hosted on hairclips.tv which is especially designed for you! From inspirational photographic work, to…
Alexander Turnbull
Hair: Alexander Turnbull. Photography: Jack Eames. Make-up: Rhea Le Riche. Pictures placed by Revlon Professional