A subtle twist on the 50/50 colour trend by warren boodaghian

Dua Lipa may have kicked off the 50/50 hair colour trend back in 2019 with her striking half blonde half brunette look, however, while coveted by many, the colour is more 'out there' than many clients are after. But this creation by Warren Boodaghian, head of technical at HOB Salons is a subtle but effective take on the colour trend for 2020. "Now, we have modernised the technique with new tones to add depth and ensure it is attention grabbing for all the right reasons," he says. "Use complementary tones for a more simplistic look, or contrasting tones for something more dramatic. On short hair work with harmonising colours so that the hair doesn’t look too busy; give a bob some geometry for a 1960s Carnaby girl feel.”

50/50 Colour - Get the Look

Blondes can still have fun, so take inspiration from the 90s for long hair. Go strong and bold with the colour placement but alter the dark/light combo by going softer for a more delicate finish. 1 - Prep the hair with Blondor Cream with 6% mixed 1-1.5 ratio. 2 - Take a star-like section on top of the head and secure. 3 - On the underneath section apply Wella Colour Touch 20g 9/97 + 10g 7/97 + 3g 4/57 + 4% for a for a deep minky tone. 4 - Take the star section and apply Wella Colour Touch 20g 9/97 + 2g 7/75 + 4% for a lighter heather blonde tone. This gives the illusion of 50/50 hair. 5 - Blow-dry hair and finish with powder for a matt, effortless finish.