Ladies, meet your latest mane must-have, the “metallic” highlight. Metallic hair makes all manner of sense, really: Fashion folks will know that designers the likes of DKNY and Peter Som have “mined” precious metals to produce super stylin’ Spring 2015 looks, so why not translate the trend onto your tresses, right?
Not keen on looking like a furry “Monkey King” extra from a bad period drama? No problem.
The best thing about metallic highlights is how versatile the technique can be: The tiniest tinge of honey on your strands will give you a subtle “babylights” effect; or go straight to Tinseltown with a #Throwback to Marilyn Monroe’s platinum blonde mop.
Bottomline: What you should be aiming for is a strategic sheen to your hair that calls to mind the incredibly flattering iridescence of polished metal. (Sidebar: There are no actual metal flecks to be found in your hair dye; that would of course be very bad news indeed.)
To nail the look, ask your stylist to brush on feathery flicks of your chosen metallic colour on select strands; this “freehand” balayage method allows for a supremely natural, lived-in finish.
Beauty bonus: Because there’s no obvious demarcation between dyed hair and new regrowth, balayage also makes for a most cost-effective way of spreading out the months between each hair appointment.
Feeling the metal mania yet? Here’s the clincher: Your newly burnished bronze locks will be absolutely perfect paired with your festive finery, plus you’ll be the “highlight” of any cocktail party, guaranteed.
Show your colourist these hot Insta #hairspo pics to get the creative juices jogging; and cheers to a New Year full of good hair days ahead!
