Shades of Autumn

What a lovely start to autumn it’s been! Slow, steady and the sun has stuck around for the most part.

The change of seasons is usually accompanied by a change in colour palette. The bright, sun-kissed colours of summer are gradually giving way to the warm, rich shades of autumn and it’s nice to reflect these transitions in our seasonal styles too. Just as we’ll change-out our summer wardrobe for our warmer wintertime collection, we can adapt our hair colour to complement our lighter skin tone during the cooler seasons.

One way to do this is to switch out the sun-kissed highlights of summer in favour of a more block-colour that gives a rich, warmth to your complexion. Here are a few more suggestions on suitable shades for this autumn….

 

Shades of blonde

The standout blonde hues for autumn are golden honey and a rich, dark blonde - both are flattering for most skin-tones. Deep golden lowlights will create a rich depth to your colour and caramel blonde tones will add a beautiful warmth and radiance. (To keep your blonde colour looking natural, opt for shades no more than two or three shades darker than your eyebrows.)

Shades of brunette

If you’re a natural brunette – it’s time to embrace your dark side! Glossy chestnut-browns and rich chocolate shades are the choice colours for brunettes this autumn. Add depth to your brunette locks with the addition a few natural looking highlights.

Shades of red

Whether strawberry blonde, auburn or fiery scarlet, you can’t go wrong with shades of red this autumn. Crimson hues bring warmth to most complexions and add some radiant spice to your style.

Seeing these beautiful shades of autumn has inspired you, yes?! Pop in and see us at our Northampton or Dunstable salons. We can help you choose a colour that best suits your skin tone and brightens your complexion.

Images courtesy of Zimbio.com

Our Queen of Cannes: Ms. Nicole Kidman

The Cannes Film Festival finished up last weekend, and we shared some of our favourite looks of the event - But this week we had to give special mention to the women who, in our opinion, stole the show!

Nicole Kidman is well known for her porcelain complexion, honey-red locks and sophisticated poise, but she really went to another level as one of the competition judges at the prestigious French festival.

Transitioning effortless between day and evening events, with numerous styles - all of which were beautifully attention grabbing - Ms. Kidman managed to step outside of her sleek and stylish comfort zone and try a few distinctive styles that were delightfully bold, while maintaining an air of elegance.

From ribbons and braids, to modern ponytails and waves, here are some of the standout looks Ms. Kidman displayed over the 12 days of the Cannes Festival proceedings…

At the Cannes Jury photocall, Nicole opted for an innocently whimsical and relaxed style. The deep side-parted section was fashioned into a ruffled French plait, with a twist on the other side, all tied together with a little black bow. Oh so sweet!

For the premiere of the Great Gatsby, Ms. Kidman donned a quifftastic take on the classic ponytail. With slick sides and an edgy bouffant, this look was chic magnific!

Ms. Kidman channelled old Hollywood glamour for the screening of Nebraska. Her side-swept waves were stylishly rolled into a faux bob resulting in pure and effortless elegance.

Tousled and wispy curls coiled into to spiral of braids, was a fresh new look for Nicole. The swept-back style let her facial feature shine, and the volume at the top and sides gave the look a light, carefree charm.

For the closing ceremony, Nicole Kidman wore her tresses in an intricate assortment of braids and twists laced around a queen-size bun. The style managed to take dishevelled to new heights of romantic gracefulness.

All images courtesy of Zimbio.com