Spring/summer 2022 hair trends: what your clients will be asking for

Thomas Hills, director at TH1 Hair, spills his predictions for spring/summer 2022 hair trends and he’s teaching you how to create them. Get ahead of the game and consider yourself a trendsetter.  

The Biggest Spring/Summer 2022 Hair Trends

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The What: Rebel Yell

At TH1 Hair we’ve had a huge influx of clients rebelling against playing things safe when it comes to their hair. I believe the forthcoming season will be the perfect blank canvas for those looking to stand out from the crowd. Unafraid and unapologetic, rebel cuts will take many forms, in both cut and colour, but I think we’ll see clients looking to add a bit of ‘wow’ factor with low fuss, low maintenance buzz cuts (which were seen across the S/S22 runways at shows including Chanel Couture, with the hair-stylings of Damien Bossinot, and Guido Palau for Alexander McQueen).

The How

Case in point? Shaved hair with a pop of added colour interest and daring dye designs. Think a burst of colour placement, as pictured in my Craft collection above or a flash of bold detail, as seen in my Indistinguishable collection. These both set the sartorial tone for the forthcoming season and are perfect ways to help those clients looking for that little bit ‘extra’. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPOLcoK8F0/

The What: Curve Appeal

The Octopus trend has really been gaining legs recently (no pun intended…) and is a trend I see as being a huge hair hit this spring/summer 2022. Named as such because the silhouette rounds with the head shape (similar to an octopus’s body) with the base length resembling the legs, Pinterest declared it the haircut that will be ‘one of the most requested styles at the salon by Gen Z in 2022’ so it’s one to perfect to ensure you’re one step ahead. What I love about this style is that while it bears similar characteristics to the shag haircut (albeit with a little more length), it also boasts a blend of layers (both long and short) and texture within its slightly longer silhouette. [caption id="attachment_85783" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Thomas Hills[/caption]

The How

The best bit about this style is that it can be created on any hair type, from straight to wavy, and I love the curved finish it creates. This isn’t a look for time-poor clients, however; it’s not a low maintenance style. It requires volume at the roots and a rounded shape to the mid-sections, so advise your clients on how best to perfect it at home with a volume spray to help maximise the root area and a medium round brush for the perfect blow-dry. Advise on a shine spray to finish for some summer- and sea-inspired style.

The What: You Go Curl

This season I predict a return to natural-born texture with big curls taking centre stage once more. Big hair reigned supreme on the seasonal S/S22 shows, most notably at Fendi, Hermes and Lacoste, showcasing wonderfully wild curls with a rock ’n roll finish. The definition is key, which can be achieved with the right cocktail of products to ignite some lioness-inspired volume and effortless, stand-out style, but it’s also important to keep locks in shape: curls should look effortless and natural but require the right cut, and canvas, as a starting point. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQBtTCsvHf/

The How

The beauty of this trend is that styling is a breeze: advise clients to twist a curl-defining cream into damp locks to prevent frizz and add some definition, either air drying or using a diffuser for some volume and texture; a roaring success on every level!

The What: Peri Nice!

Very Peri (17-3938) – PANTONE’s colour for 2022 – is a shade I can really get on board with, its ‘back to the fuchsia’ appeal boasting carefree confidence for the new possibilities the forthcoming season offers. Blue isn’t a hair colour for the faint-hearted, but it can be used as light or as dark as you dare, for some serious ‘out with the old and in with the blue’ appeal. It’s very soft and wearable, yet powerful enough to help clients find some newfound confidence. Nose grazing pastel wigs illustrated this trend perfectly at Loewe’s S/S22 show, and its versatility is found in both darker and lighter tones. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWbhvZ2K6YJ/

The How

Brunettes will look bolder with Very Peri highlights, or bolder colour placement and if clients have been embracing their natural greys, this tantalising tone will help to add some ‘wow’ factor to their colour, as pictured in my Wink collection. I also adore a very pale aqua blue and I’m a huge fan of hair imitating art: think hair colour painted in Cubism-inspired abstract sections to create illusional locks. Using hair as if it were a canvas, the end result can be remarkably subtle, serving to enhance the natural shine, every time. How do these compare with HJ's 2022 hair trend predictions? Find out here.