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Red hair rules Blonde hair has been everywhere over the past few years but 2019 has seen a wave of black women choosing red hues. Celebrities such as Zendaya and Rihanna are both experimenting with shades of crimson. “To achieve vivid red tones with an Afro texture, the hair needs to be pre-lightened slightly first. For reds you do not need maximum lift, which gives some reassurance to the client in the chair,” says Tracy Hayes global head of technical training at Fudge Professional. The brand has recently relaunched its Headpaint range featuring a comprehensive range of red shades. “We’ve added pomegranate oil to the red shades, which is rich in antioxidants. This helps to neutralise protein-destroying free radicals, reduce hair porosity and keeps colour locked in,” adds Tracy. Braids for days [insta rihanna] Image Credit – Instagram @badgalriri Braided and twisted looks are a failsafe if a client wants to protect their hair. Amped up with multi-coloured synthetic hair and accessories, braids are a busy client’s best style option as it lasts for weeks with little hassle or maintenance. Make sure you allocate adequate time for the styling as a full head of box braids can take up to six hours to complete. Rapunzel Wigs [insta duckie] Image Credit – Instagram @duckieofficial Waist-length lace front wigs are another hugely popular style right now. Wig makers can command huge sums for these types of wigs. The wigs are popular because they have a realistic appearance and give clients lots of versatility while styling. The sleek and straight look gives clients the option of styling their hair straight while keeping their natural locks safe underneath the wig. Cornrows queens [beyonce] Image Credit – Rex/Shutterstock A style that transcends age and gender, there is undoubtedly a cornrowed look for everyone. Beyoncé stunned at the Los Angeles Premiere of The Lion King where the braids around her hairline were styled into kiss curls.