We don’t know about you, but the arrival of a new year always has us feeling like it’s a good time for a change. A little self refresh, if you will. And one of our favourite ways to do exactly that is by changing up our haircut or colour – be it a small zhuzh or a major makeover. And a browse of the key colour trends on the horizon is great inspiration.
Okay, we know what you’re thinking: tell me the trends! Fortunately for you, Team Cosmo has all the intel to be able to share some of the major hair-colour trends that we’ll be seeing everywhere over the next 12 months. And, even if we do say so ourselves, there’s something to suit everyone, whether you prefer to keep your hair colour rich but natural (hello, home colour stars like Revlon Colorstay Longwear Cream Colour) or you want something eye-catching and attention grabbing.
So, with the end of the 2024 almost upon us, here are five key hair-colour trends you need to know about for a “new year, new me” moment. Bookmark them now and thank us later.
Trend 1: Deep brunettes
“Brunette noir” is having a moment RN – rich, luxurious dark brown shades will be big for the rest of the season into the new year. Whether you want minimal dimension or a li’l bit of balayage, the vibe is seriously glossy. Prefer the convenience of colouring your hair at home instead of booking into a salon? Look to household name Revlon and its ColorStay Longwear Cream Colour. With 16 different shades available – not to mention a hair-loving formula that’s enriched with vitamins, macadamia oil and murumuru butter – you’re bound to find a rich shade of brunette that suits you. And it doesn’t get much better than that “freshly coloured hair” feeling, amirite?
Trend 2: Cool for copper
That’s right, the queen of colour trends, copper hair, ain’t going anywhere just yet, as its popularity is set to endure well into 2025. Whether you prefer to skew towards more of a muted, golden shade or a more vibrant true copper, there’s a version of this versatile colour to compliment every skin tone. If you’re yet to have your copper moment, now’s the time…
Trend 3: Buttery blondes
There are so many variations of blonde, you can almost guarantee at least one will feature in every season’s trend report. One palette that’s defo set to be popular well into 2025? That’d be golden blondes. Be sure to put away your best purple shampoo if you jump on this one, because it’s the very opposite of cooled down and icy.
Trend 4: Red hot
At this point, red hair is arguably more of a whole movement than a trend, with fiery and cherry reds also proving popular alongside the copper takeover we’ve seen over the past couple of years. Expect to see this continue throughout 2025, with bolder shades creeping up the style agenda. Now, these colours are notorious for fading fast, so be sure to so load up on the best shampoos and conditioners for red hair to keep that colour looking bright for weeks on end.
Trend 5: Health is wealth
Keeping your hair and scalp healthy has skyrocketed as a priority in the past few years, and that’s set to remain the case in 2025 (we love to see it). Because no matter your hair colour, texture or length, the universal truth is that it only looks its best when it’s healthy and well moisturised. Factor a weekly treatment like a hair mask into your haircare regime to keep it feeling soft and the colour looking vibrant. Revlon’s ColorStay Longwear Cream Colour actually comes with a colour-boosting mask in the box to keep your strands looking fresh weeks after you’ve coloured them – use it to revive colour at the four-week mark and enjoy that vibrancy boost.
Revlon Colorstay Longwear Permanent Cream Colour in Dark Brown
Tap into the colour trends with Revlon ColorStay Longwear Cream Colour
