Discover the latest hairdressing techniques 2024 has to offer. From bold colour trends to modern cuts and chic accessories, we’ve got everything you need to keep your salon style ahead of the curve.

Chunky Highlights

Chunky highlights feature thick, bold strands of colour that create a striking contrast when strategically painted throughout the hair. This retro-inspired technique is perfect for those who want to make a statement and works best when paired with dark, unprocessed hair to emphasise the vibrancy of the highlighted sections. Adding a dark base tint enhances the depth and provides a dramatic flair.

Essential products

Wella Blondorplex Multi-Blonde Powder	Framar Embossed Rolls
Essential for lightening hair while maintaining its strength. This bleach helps achieve the bold, bright contrast needed for chunky highlights without overly damaging the hair	These foil rolls ensure even distribution of the bleach and help maintain heat for optimal lifting

Red Hair

Red hair continues to dominate in 2024, offering endless shade options from deep copper to fiery scarlet. This bold colour suits all hair types and textures, enhancing natural shine and creating a lively, voluminous look. Red hues add warmth and vitality when styled into soft waves, sleek and straight, or bouncy curls.

Essential products 

L'Oreal Professionnel Majirouge - Permanent Hair Colour	FarmaVita Amethyste Color Shampoo
Provides rich, long-lasting red hues essential for vibrant, deep or bright shades. This permanent dye enhances colour vibrancy and saturation	Maintains the intensity of colour and adds shine, preventing fading and keeping the colour looking fresh between salon visits.

Blonde 

Blonde is making waves this year with shades like Maple Butter Blonde, Honey Blonde, and Classic Natural Blonde leading the trend. These shades add dimension and depth, creating a glossy, multi-faceted appearance that enhances facial features. Blonde Hair in 2024 is about luminous, reflective finishes that give hair a luxurious feel.

Essential products 

Wella Color Touch	Fanola Wonder Color Locker Shampoo
Achieves perfect true-to-swatch colours and adds multi-dimensional tones to hair. It’s perfect for achieving luminous, reflective finishes	Locks in the colour and prevents fading, while leaving the hair soft and shiny

Explore the best foiling techniques to ensure flawless results for your clients 

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Butterfly cut

The butterfly cut is the perfect blend of volume and length, featuring shorter, choppy layers that frame the face while maintaining the illusion of long hair. This style creates dynamic movement, making hair look fuller and healthier without sacrificing length.

Essential products

Fanola Fantouch Be Elastic Volumising Hairspray	STR Rose Gold Thinning Scissors 5.5"
Provides a flexible hold and enhances the volume of the layered sections of the cut, giving the style lift and movement.	Used for creating the choppy, blended layers characteristic of the butterfly cut, adding texture and volume without bulk.

Wispy Fringe

A wispy fringe adds a soft, sophisticated touch to any hairstyle. These delicate bangs frame the face beautifully without overpowering the overall look, ideal for both straight and wavy hair. The result is a youthful, airy style that integrates seamlessly into layered cuts.

Essential products

STR Fusion Thinning Scissors 5.5" Pink	Compare 400 Large Cutting/Dressing Out Comb
Ideal for delicately thinning out bangs, ensuring a soft, airy effect	section and style the fringe precisely for a polished look

Simple curls

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 Simple curls are an easy yet effective way to add volume and texture to shorter hair. Curls create a full, rounded shape that frames the face beautifully and adds a touch of playfulness. This style is versatile and can be worn both casually and formally, making it a go-to choice for effortless chic.

Essential products

Fanola Fantouch Heat Block Thermal Protective Spray 300ml	Fanola Fantouch Fix It Extra Strong Hairspray 500ml
Protects hair from heat damage while curling, ensuring smooth, healthy curls	Holds curls in place for long-lasting wear without stiffness

Curly Pixie Cut

The curly pixie cut is a bold, textured take on short hair. Featuring choppy layers, this style enhances natural curls’ shape and bounce, creating a playful and stylish vibe that is also practical and low-maintenance.

Essential products

Fanola Fantouch Get Curl Defining Cream 200ml	Leaf The Black Edition Texturising Scissor 6 Inch
Enhances and defines natural curls, ensuring that the pixie cut remains bouncy and well-shaped	Helps create texture and volume in short hair, adding movement to the curls

Bows 

Oversized bows and thick headbands are making a major comeback as key accessories in 2024. Whether added to an updo, ponytail, or loose waves, bows add an element of elegance and whimsy.

Essential products

LJ Professional 2" Fine Wavy Hairpins x1000 - Brown	Agenda Bucket of Bobbles x 6 - Brown
Secure bows or headbands in place, keeping accessories neat throughout the day	Used to secure ponytails or sections where bows can be added as decorative elements

Messy waves

Messy waves are perfect for a laid-back, rockstar aesthetic. This effortless look frames the face with tousled, textured waves, adding volume and movement. It's a versatile style that works for both casual and formal occasions.

Essential products

FarmaVita HD Life Style Sea Mist Salt Spray	WAHL Pro Shine Curling Tong 32mm
Adds texture and volume for natural-looking, tousled waves	Creates defined waves that can be loosened for a messy, effortless finish

Shaggy Layers

Shaggy layers are characterised by their voluminous, textured feel that gives an effortlessly edgy appearance. This cut enhances movement and body, perfect for those wanting a chic, low-maintenance style with natural bounce.

Essential products 

FarmaVita HD Life Style Volume & Shine Mousse	Leaf The Pure Steel Texturising Scissor 6 Inch
Adds body and texture to layered cuts, enhancing the shaggy, voluminous look	Helps add layers and remove bulk, creating a more dynamic and effortless shape

Face framing fringe

A face-framing fringe can be customised to suit various styles, from blunt edges to light, wispy sides. This technique highlights facial features, drawing attention to the eyes and cheekbones. 

Essential products

Fanola Fantouch Keep Me Bright Glossing Crystals	Cricket - Static Free Cushion 220 Brush
Adds shine and smoothness to the fringe, accentuating the face-framing effect	Helps style the fringe smoothly, reducing static and frizz

Updo

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An updo is a timeless choice for formal events, involving intricately pinned curls or twists that frame the face. This style showcases hair’s texture and volume, maintaining a neat look throughout the day.

Essential products

FarmaVita HD Life Style Extra Hold Hairspray 500ml	DMI LJ Professional 3" Hairpins Plain x500 - Brown
Ensures the updo remains in place throughout the day while adding a touch of shine	Used to secure the sections of the updo, providing a strong hold without slipping

Stay ahead of the trends with these innovative hair styling techniques for 2024. Whether you’re looking to refresh your current look or try something new, these styles offer endless possibilities to express creativity and style.