Ross has his eye on the latest fashions and trends from the magazines, the runway, and his Instagram feed. Read on to hear what he’s forecasting for Spring/Summer 2017.

The Cut

The blunt bob has always been chic, but S/S 17 will see this trend boom.

The uniform length with no layering is super easy to work with at home. This versatile style suits a range of face shapes, with the straight edges making the hair look thicker. Customers with thick, curly, or triangular hair (i.e. hair that is flat at the top with volume at the ends) can also get a bob. We would soften the ends slightly to break it up just a touch, or use a variety of razor techniques on the internal structure; this can either remove excess weight or help to create shape in the desired areas without affecting the finished one-length blunt cut.  It looks great worn in a loose wave or with half the hair tied on top of the head with the underneath sections slightly tousled. We will be seeing the “done-but-undone” look a lot this season, and this style is the perfect low maintenance, user-friendly option.

From our last British Hairdressing Awards collection, Ross came up with a variety of short looks. It is important to mix the strong lines and shapes with softness in the areas where most women want to feel more feminine. This is the key for the majority of short styles for women this year. Have a look at the collection on this short video: https://youtu.be/alHbehFk5Bk

Colour

We are still seeing a lot of the Balayage Ombré however we are becoming much more bold with our colour choices this season. Greens were prominent at London fashion week, but for the less adventurous contrasting shades and colours of all levels will play a big part in S/S 17.

Men’s hair colour is going to be the next massive trend, from highlights to shoe shine colour. And we have some fantastic ideas waiting for any gent who wants to give it a try. All the ideas enhance the current styles, including fades and long fringes, so hair that’s still classy and healthy, with clean-looking colours are key — and certainly no bright reds and greens.

Remember that whatever your choice of hair colour, your cut and your own personal style (makeup, clothing, accessories, etc.) should complement. For an in-depth colour consultation, book with Alessandra, our Colour Specialist Director, who has a hair colouring degree. If you want to change your hair shape, then be sure to reserve a consultation with either the Senior Stylist, Rubén, or our latest addition to the team, Style Director Matt.

Men’s Hair

It’s so exciting to see all the new men’s hair trends at the moment. In terms of facial hair, we are still seeing a few beards, but Men’s Fashion Week saw a lot of the clean-shaven looks showing off face shapes, jawlines, and cheekbones.

Fading is still going to be everywhere this S/S 17 season. We have been seeing faded cuts at all levels, from low- to mid-fades. What we haven’t been noticing as much are high-fades, making more room for the extra length that guys have been growing out on the top. This length has been worn a number of different ways — going back with a bit of bounce and height, or flopping in all directions, including forward over the forehead.

Our top product choice for this season would be our Effetto Opaco (matte effect styling cream) or the Ross Charles Fixing Spray. This spray boasts incredible drying speed, flexibility, and comb-ability, and it leaves no residue, which will not give an over-styled look, as healthy hair is always in style.

If you are already rocking some of these trends, tag us on Instagram @rosscharleshairdressing