Why copper and bronze are autumns biggest client colour trend

As autumn has well and truly rolled in, copper is on the rise as a client colour favourite. With stars such as Gigi Hadid and Scarlett Johansson making their copper debuts, deeper and darker tones are perfect for the autumn months rolling in. Dua Lipa made her most recent Versace campaign pop as she showcased her long, copper locks – complete with a short fringe. Dua accessorized the sleek look with a silky bandana - confirming the trend is this year’s staple.

 

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However, this look isn’t reserved for catwalks - as clients are expected to swap their summer blondes for rose and copper tones this autumn. Hairdresser Barry Maddocks of Harringtons, Winchester, said: “to me, copper hair is the natural transition into autumn hair- making those bright summer blondes warmer and deeper to reflect the colours in nature! Clients always seem to reach for richer, warmer hair in the colder months, the weather gets colder, their tans fade so they look to their hair to add the warmth they need- and for me as a colourist it’s so beautiful, I love achieving those beautiful copper, caramel tones. This follows on from the bronde and balayage trends of summer, which saw clients opting for softer colours to create a sunkissed look. As an adaptable colour, copper can be pulled off by almost any client: “it can be adapted to suit all skin tones and all lengths of hair.  I love that this colour is a multi-tonal hue and shines different in different lights," said Tim-Scott Wright. While copper has always been a client favourite in the winter months, its particularly popular this year – as the 90s have made a comeback in 2021. Tim-Scott Wright salutes the look to clients looking to recreate the iconic flaming hues of Ginger Spice circa 1990. Caring for clients' copper is just as important as creating the look. Matrix Artist Ambassador Michelle Summers Davies suggests to assess the hair condition before applying colour, advise clients to wash their hair less often and use sulfate-free products to keep the colour vibrant. Get ready for an influx of clients looking to spice up their look and perfect their A/W copper for 2021.