Yahoo Lifestyle Your Autumn/Winter Hair Colour Guide
BLONDES
Hot right now: Move over, platinum. "The new blonde is going back to a brighter, more luxurious colour palette," explains Goldwell colour expert Kate McQuitty from Sydney's Prema salons. And don't be afraid to lighten your lengths if you have fair skin - just look at Gwyneth Paltrow. The trick is choosing a multidimensional hue that will add warmth to your complexion and minimise upkeep, she says.
Insider secret: Pale shades are high maintenance, so prevent brassiness and prolong your new hue with a shade-specific care range. Try Redken Blonde Idol Sulfate- Free Shampoo, $24.95, and Klorane Brightening Cream Conditioner with Chamomile, $10.95.
REDHEADS
Hot right now: Statement fiery hues have taken a back seat, making room for a mix of subtle red highlights in a range of soft strawberry, copper and apricot shades, a la Emma Stone. This look suits naturally fair lengths and complexions, but if your strands are darker, experiment with an all-over red tint for a more dramatic look.
Insider secret: This colour tends to fade quickly, so a rigorous at-home routine is advised. We like: Oribe Masque for Beautiful Color, $84, and L'Oreal Paris Elvive Colour-Protect Protecting Conditioner, $6.95.
BRUNETTES
Hot right now: Rich chocolate tones have been traded for warm golden browns and from London to Milan, the emphasis was on a glamorous and natural result rather than the previous season's grown-out effect. To avoid looking washed out and give brunettes a fresh twist, McQuitty suggests "breaking up darker hair with a few soft highlights throughout the mid-lengths to ends".
Insider secret: For luminosity, direct the nozzle of your hair dryer, such as VS Sassoon 3Q High Performance Dryer, $172.95, down the shaft and finish by spritzing a shine spray like Kevin.Murphy Shimmer.Shine, $39.95.
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