Hot new trends

Red alert

Bold, block red hair is the trailblazing colour of 2024. From copper to auburn, cherry to burgundy, you can tailor the shade to suit you. Dyed red hair, while beautiful, can fade quickly so preserve its intensity with haircare designed for coloured hair.

John Frieda Pro Colour Revive Protecting Shampoo and Conditioner, £8.99 each, Boots, limit the amount of water that penetrates each strand to prevent hair from swelling and spilling out pigment.

Layer up

‘Layers will continue to dominate,’ says Desmond Grundy, hair and make-up artist. ‘I expect we’ll see long shags and face-framing haircuts with lots of layers.’ Feathering around the face will encourage body and lift – perfect for a season of bouncy blow-dries. Add a blob of Bristows Volume & Body Hair Mousse, £1.49, B&M, before blow-drying to turn up the volume.

Fringe benefits

An eye-skimming fringe helps frame the face. Every face shape is different so talk to your hairdresser to find a fringe style to suit you, whether that’s a blunt, heavy style or soft side-sweeping version. If you’re nervous, play around with Cliphair Clip-In Fringe, £40, cliphair.co.uk, first, to see if it suits you.

Bob along

Dramatic cuts were all the rage last year and it seems short hair will reign supreme again in 2024. A bob cut is a suits-all style and a genius cut for fine hair. Snipping off straggly, split ends creates the illusion of fuller, healthier-looking locks. Ask your stylist for a blunt, one-length cut with a heavy edge, although curly hair types will benefit from some layering to stop it looking too bulky. Add some texture to the finished look with a spritz of Arkive The Movement Dry Texturising Spray, £13, Boots.

Pearly whites

The rich, buttery blondes of winter take on a cooler approach this season, replacing warm tones with bright, clean, crisp colour. If you’re not already blonde, ta