Hair

Although hair crimping may have ruled as a key hairstyle trend of the 1980s, this retro coiffure is back in style for the season ahead. Crimped locks, which were once known for their frizzy texture and kitschy reputation, have been elevated to voluminous new lengths this season.

This season, colour trends for brunette tresses have officially shifted toward jewel tones, and the reigning hue of sapphire is leading the charge. While pastel shades may be more suitable for blondes, violet-toned hues of sapphire have now made a splash.

While colour bleeding may be a popular artistic technique in graphic design, this strategy has also made its way over to the world of hair colour.

For indecisive beauty lovers who can never decide on a single hair colour, colour melting just may be a trend to embrace this season. Similar to the technique of balayage, colour melting softly blends multiple hair colours together without the usage of foils.

While treating yourself to a colour job at the salon may be an expensive habit, mastering the art of at-home colour is certainly a way to solve this pressing issue. Here are our favourite techniques for getting the hair colour of your dreams, all without leaving the comfort of your own bathroom.

While knotted, textured hair may have made a splash on the catwalks last year, the now-ubiquitous hair knot is also en vogue for Fall 2016. Whether you want to casually gather your long locks into two mini buns or craft an elegant updo, look no further than the season’s runways.

As the skies darken and the weather gradually becomes chilly, beachy strands are quickly being replaced by richer tones. For the season ahead, honey blonde is a perfect compromise between an almost-white mane and chestnut locks.

If you’re aiming for the ultimate hair transformation this season, look no further than the modernized perm, as spotted on the catwalks. From Chloé to Missoni, here are our favourite examples of the trend.

The iconic shag haircut has resurfaced, and has also been fully modernized for a new era. This season, the shag can be evidenced by its sleeker strands, subtle waves and volume.

With the number of eye-catching and vibrant hair colour trends which have made a splash this season, it’s no surprise that rainbow hues are officially en vogue.

If you’re tired of the season’s trend of boho chic waves, slicked back tresses will allow you to bring structure with a hint of shine into your hairstyle.

Although the quirky trend of double buns may have reigned supreme in the 1990s heyday of the Spice Girls, this eccentric yet perfectly playful hairstyle is back for 2016.

While edgy facial and body piercings are now a commonplace sight on the city sidewalks, the latest trend in hair also draws its inspiration from piercing culture.

A slick middle part may have once been a classic schoolgirl hairstyle, centre partings are now stealing the spotlight as a rising trend. Take your cues from our favourite stars, and rock the look now.

The latest trend in steely tresses is cheekily known as “grombré”, and is a perfect mix of grey shades and gradually fading colour.