Hair trends of 2015 and 2016

I cannot believe Christmas is already here! As 2015 comes to a close, and we start preparing for 2016, I would love to do a recap on the hair trends of 2015 and the new trend 2016 might bring.

In 2014, ombre became the must have. I cannot tell you how many ombres I did in 2014. It seemed like every day, clients were coming to me with a picture of Khloe Kardashian. Everyone wanted that perfect, drastic color.

Just as ombre became the fad, balayage stole the spotlight in 2015. Whether it is natural and subtle, or noticeable, the "lived-in" demential color that perfectly compliments the "lived-in" textured cut, became the most desirable duo in the beauty industry.

Once balayage brightened up the locks of the hottest women in Hollywood, inches of hair hit the floor of many salons across the country. Celebrity after celebrity appeared at events with their hair chopped. A-line became the haircut of 2015. Long a-lines, short a-lines, drastic a-lines, and subtle a-lines. This effortless, easy, wash and go haircut became the must have. Even I, who had been growing out my hair for three years, made the cut. I let go of 7 inches and am loving the change.

With 2016, and styles constantly changing, there is no telling what the next trend will be. Since many decided to chop their mane, I could see the most talked about celebrities going shorter. Maybe even to pixies? I do believe the "lived-in," effortless, textured, low maintenance hair cuts and color will continue to be the trend for a while. After all, the less time we have to spend in front of the mirror and still feel and look our best, is what we all strive for these days, especially during the holidays. I challenge you to think about how long it takes to get ready. 30 minutes to blowdry your hair? Try chopping your locks, allowing you to cut off 15 minutes, or even all 30 minutes by letting it air dry. Do you hate that your roots show after 4-6 weeks? We all know your wallet does. Experience low maintenance color with balayage. You can go approximately 2-6 months without having it touched up, while still getting the dimension you love. If you are wanting a change and to try one of these trends, please let me know. I would love to pamper you and simplify your life.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones. Merry Christmas, to each one of you beauties.

XO,

Haley

Hair Terminology

Whether you are my client, or just stumbled across my blog, I want this to be a resource for you and all your hair care needs. I will post an entry or video once every two weeks with information relating to hair tips, tricks, how-tos, etc. If you have a question or want me to cover something specific, please let me know. I am open to suggestions and am here to help you. I am not a hairstylist who likes to keep information to myself, but instead educate others to help make your hair life as enjoyable and easy as possible.

In order to make sure we are all on the same page, I figured I would make my first post about hair terminology. These terms are used on a daily basis in the hair industry and will help you both understand this blog and communicate clearly with your stylist at your future appointments.

Keratin: A type of protein that your hair is made of.

Haircut: When your stylist cuts your hair. Whether it is a 1/4 inch or 12 inches, it is the same process and requires the same steps. How much you want cut off can be determined in your consultation.

A-line: A type of haircut where the hair is shorter in the back and longer in the front.

Stacked: A type of haircut where the hair builds up weight. It has a "stacked look."

Texture: Hair texture is categorized as "fine," "medium," or "coarse." You can determine this by looking at and feeling a single strand. 

Hair color: Chemicals that change the color of your hair.

Tone: Determined by how light reacts with the color. There are three types of tones; neutral, warm and cool.

Neutral tone: Neutral has neither cool nor warm tone.

Warm tone: Color that has a gold, copper, or red "tinge" to it. Light is reflected or "bounces off" in warm tones.

Cool tone: Color that has a blue, green, or violet "tinge" to it. A cool tone is often referred to as "ash." Light is absorbed in cool tones.

Level: Another term for shade. The deeper the level, the lower the number. (i.e. black hair is a level 1)

Color correction: Any process where you make a big change in color. (i.e. black to light brown; blonde to dark brown)

Highlights: Strands of hair that is lighter than your base color.

Lowlights: Strands of hair that is darker than your base color.

Full highlight: Highlights from the nape up. If you put your hair in a ponytail, you would see highlights underneath.

Partial highlight: From the crown up, and the sides. More natural looking, since the sun doesn't naturally lighten your hair underneath.

Ombre: All of the bottom half of your hair is lightened.

Balayage: Pieces of your hair is lightened. Think of balayage as a natural looking "off the root" highlight.