The biggest hair trends for 2019

Always feel like you’re on the back foot when it comes to keeping up with hair trends? Went rose gold months after it was in? Only got a lob cut last week? Don’t worry. We’ve chatted with Vincent Nobile, Co-Owner and Colour Director at Headcase Hair, and John Pulitano, Co-Owner and Creative Director at Headcase Hair (aka some serious hair gurus) about what trends will be the hottest in 2019 so you can stay ahead of the hair curve this year.
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Below is everything you need to know about the biggest hair trends for 2019. So pull Pinterest up now and get ready to pin...
BLUNT CUTS ARE BACK
It feels like just yesterday that blunt cuts were being sported left, right and centre, but now the look is back – with a twist. “Blunt haircuts are making a comeback but much shorter than the lob that we saw trending a little while ago,” Pulitano explains.
If you have fine hair this is definitely the look for you, as a short and blunt cut can make your mane appear much thicker than it really is. Look to Lucy Hale and Olivia Wilde for inspiration!
MAKE LIKE JANE BIRKIN
Pulitano is tipping Jane Birkin’s unmistakable straight cut and messy feathered fringe as THE haircut of 2019. For inspiration, look to Suki Waterhouse, Dakota Johnson and modern-day Birkins, French ‘it-girls’, Louise Follain and Jeanne Damas.
Not sure whether a fringe will suit you? Don’t stress, there’s a fringe out there to suit your face shape!
CUE THE COOL BLONDE
When it comes to colour, Nobile is “...loving cooler shades of blonde like champagnes and soft platinum. I see a lot of brassy blondes on the streets and I just don’t think they are flattering.” For shade inspiration, check out Sophie Turner and Julianne Hough’s locks.
To keep your cool blonde locks looking, well, cool, make sure you use shampoos, conditioners and masks that are specially formulated for blonde, coloured hair. beautyheaven loves Provoke Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo and Intensive Conditioner, Alfaparf Milano That's It Blonde Ambition Shampoo - Cool Blonde, Goldwell Dualsenses Blondes & Highlights 60Sec Treatment and KMS COLORVITALITY Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner.
LIGHTEN UP THE COPPER
“For reds I predict light coppers like Jessica Chastain,” says Nobile, who notes that doing strawberry copper tones is one of his favourite trends right now.
To keep your copper in tip-top shape, beautyheaven loves Pureology Reviving Red Shamp'Oil, De Lorenzo Novafusion Intense.
Image: @cwoodhair
Always thought about going red? Head to the salon and try the Goldwell Topchic Max Reds. It’s a collection of eight red shades that your colourist can mix to find the perfect red for you!
PLAY WITH PRECISION BALAYAGE
“I’m really liking precision balayage and I think it will be big in 2019. It’s more beautiful, flattering and gives that luxurious hair colour as opposed to over damaging the hair and making it brassy,” Nobile explains. beautyheaven loves looking to Jessica Alba and Gisele Bündchen for balayage inspiration!
What haircuts and colours do you see trending in 2019? Would you try any of these looks?
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52 Member Comments
The blunt cut is just that - severe!
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Blunt do. I'm not blonde nor a light red head.
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I returned to my blunt lob this summer and struggled to tie and bun my hair on the extremely hot days. I am looking forward to a shorter lob in winter as there will be no urge to pop my hair up in the cooler months.
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Ha I was literally just thinking about my hair yesterday and whether I cut a fringe again or what to do with it!
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I'm not a big follower of trends either, none of these appeal to me.
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I'm really tempted to cut a fringe again.. eek!
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Love the straight hair with the messy fringe. Not sure if I would suit it but I think it looks amazing.
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I have cut my hair shorter than I have in many years, after loosing so much after my cancer treatments, my hair was falling out and had a terrible effect on me. So about three weeks after my treatment stopped I went and had it cut.
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Ooh, I like the copper coloured locks and blunt cuts quite a lot!
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To be honest, I wish I was a blond just for the fact that you can dye your hair any colour you like without lightening!
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I haven't tried any of these products.
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I wonder when do the Victoria's secret waves come back
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I don't mind a blunt cut but my hair has a tendency to get heavy after a while, so I need some texture in the cut & occasionally some layering too. I've also realised in recent years that short hair doesn't suit me, so I keep my hair longer.
Colour wise, I'm considering a serious change atm. I'm bored of having dark hair all over (especially on my ends) & want to switch things up, with either highlights OR a drastic change in hair colour (I'm talking going from dark brunette to...gasp...light copper, which my hairdresser hasn't stopped banging on about since we met years ago). I've done balayage before, but the bleach ruined my hair unfortunately. My only concerns are finding a colour that suits my cool undertone & that I could end up hating it. Luckily I've got some time to think about it as I've just had a dye job this week.
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I though a blunt cut might suit me due to my thinning hair but reading some of these comments has me doubting whether it would work with my frizz prone hair. I don’t have time to style in the morning either.
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Ive never been a follower and dont really care about trends. I just do my own thing. I say do whatever makes you happy with your makeup, clothing and hairstyle.
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Oh I so agree Meedee. I know what suits me, I know the colours and styles that suit my face. Some of my worst days are leaving the hair salon, where the stylist did what she wanted to do, rather than what suited me, I could not wash my hair fast enough!
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Oh I agree 100%......one of my biggest thrills was when my daughter became a hair stylist and I knew i never had to battle with a hair dresser ever again. My daughter is a perfectionist and I know i can trust her.
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Oh that is lovely, your daughter would do what would flatter you, rather than just say follow a trend or this is what I feel like doing, whether it suits you or not, plus not having to go tot he salon would be nice too Meedee. if your daughter does your hair at home?
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Shop A Everyday....sometimes she does it at home for me and sometimes she gets me into the salon if she has a quiet time. When she colours my hair I just let her choose the colour and she always gets it spot on. I know she really wants to cut my hair short but ive had long hair for years and I love it so i wont let her. I know she would be very excited to be able to cut it short though....maybe one day :)
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YAY, Meedee, on the same page!! Ditto totally to all you've said.
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Im glad im not alone Trish..... :)
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So am I, Meedee. It wouldn't be the first time I've been looked at strangely because "trend" is not in my vocabulary.
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There was a huge fuss made over how you should never wear blue eye shadow. Well ....I really dont care....I think blue eye shadow enhances the blue of my eyes so I wear blue eye shadow if and when i see fit. One of my friends at the time cleaned out all the blue eye shadows she had and gave them to me so I ended up with an amazing collection of various blues. I used them all. I still have a lot and use blue when I feel like it :D Makeup Rebel ...thats me :)
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I love those messy fringes. Not sure if it would suit me.
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umm I thought blunt cuts are ALWAYS IN
Honestly I love that look but it is just too time consuming to style every morning. It takes one strand of hair to go out of place to wreck the whole style.
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