‘The Meghan’
Her recent engagement to Prince Harry created an instant icon out of former Suits actress Meghan Markle. With the royal wedding taking place this year, 2018 looks set to be Meghan’s year, and one topic on everyone’s lips has been THAT hair. She is the queen of effortlessly long and glossy waves – a look that’s easy to achieve at home and flattering on anyone, not just a future duchess!
Top Tips
Straight hair: If you have naturally straight hair but you want to create natural-looking waves, you will need product to add movement and texture to your locks. Sea salt spray works perfectly for this. Add to damp hair before using a hair dryer to roughly dry locks, scrunching the ends as you go.
Curly hair: If, like Meghan, your hair is naturally thick and curly, make sure to use lots of hair product. The best products to use are hair oils, such as argan, as they are easily absorbed into the hair rather than just coating it. This will leave your locks beautifully smooth and glossy.
Platinum Blonde
If you want to make a real statement in 2018, a drastic colour like platinum blonde will do the job. This colour has been seen on countless celebrities, from Kim Kardashian’s long locks to Katy Perry’s pixie crop, proving the look works for all haircuts.
Top Tips
Going ice blonde is never easy, as the colour is high maintenance and the bleach can seriously damage your hair. However, don’t let this stop you! To protect your hair, try to avoid heat styling. Use air-dry products to bring out your natural texture and beat the frizz without using straightening irons or blow dryers.
Curtain Bangs
This mature look is more popular than ever, with a 600 per cent rise in Pinterest searches for the style in 2017. You can wear it up or down and it is the perfect style if you want to enter the year with chic new hair, but don’t want to make any drastic or risky changes.
Top Tips
Make sure the bangs are cut long enough so that they can be pinned up or tied back if required. To avoid your fringe going frizzy, blow dry and straighten the bangs straight away rather than rough-drying them first. To keep your fringe perfect all day, carry a small tail comb to brush out should it become windswept or tangled.
Blunt Ends
A blunt ‘lob’ is the perfect way to get a fresh start for the new year. Eliminate any split ends created by the harsh winter weather and heat styling of the party season by cutting your hair into a sharp and uniform shape. This will make your tresses appear instantly healthy and glossy.
Top Tips
Don’t think that blunt ends have to mean short hair, as the look works for longer locks as well. This cut is all about the hair looking healthy, so regularly use a hydrating mask or deep conditioner to make your strands extra soft and glossy. To create the sharpest look, wear your hair completely straight and tease any pesky flyaways using a mascara wand coated in a thick layer of hairspray.
Brunette Ambition
Brunettes have long had to watch from the sidelines as blondes experimented with colour. Not anymore! 2018 will be the year where we’ll see subtle but fun colours added to darker hair. The colours won’t be screamingly obvious, but when the light hits them, wow!
Top Tips
The darker the colour, the more magical the effect. Darker colours will also be the least damaging to your hair, as less bleach will be required in the dye. Emerald greens, midnight blues and deep purples will be the most popular shades. To ensure the colour remains glossy, avoid washing your hair too often and, when you do, make sure to use shine-enhancing shampoo for extra impact.
