Nude hair is the new way to go at London Fashion Week

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Bella Blissett10 April 2012

If you've had highlights, experimented with lowlights and are now stuck in a hair-dye rut,

Think of actresses Julianne Moore and Penélope Cruz with their gleaming tresses - that is the look that will now be available to the rest of us.

"Women are moving away from hiding natural hair colour beneath synthetic-looking blondes and reds," says Frank Neuser, scientist for P&G colour. "Lift a mousy brown or a dark blonde with a nude colour and you'll have understated, high-shine hair that is so 2011."

At London Fashion Week's Matthew Williamson and Michael Van Der Ham shows next week, stylists will be using one of a host of new nude products, which includes Nice 'n Easy Colour Blend Foam (£5.49, available nationwide). This month also sees the launch of L'Oréal Paris Sublime Mousse by Casting, a home colouring kit which claims to make hair glow (£6.99, available nationwide)
Other stylists' recommendations:

MICRO-GLOSSING AT DANIEL HERSHESON
The expert: Amy Fish
Go nude: Amy analyses the hair for its natural pigments, which may have become dull or brassy due to chemical colouring, ageing or product build-up. "We pick out these micro-pigments and paint on semi or permanent tints to enhance them, using brushstrokes that follow the natural movement of the hair," says Amy. "This accentuates the natural tones and texture of your hair when it catches the light." Finish with a glossing topcoat treatment for smooth, streak-free colour.
£185; danielhersheson.com

3D COMB COLOURING AT HOB
The expert: Christel Lundqvist
Go nude: Christel uses colours found in nature (woody or ochre tones for brunettes, beige and ivories for blondes) - then magnifies them. "I paint shades of Wella Colour Touch into fine slithers of hair, layering multiple tones together before using a wide-tooth comb," says Christel. "The effect is like that of sand - with tiny tonal elements that create a glistening, 3D effect overall."
From £55; hobsalons.com

BESPOKE FUSION AT ELEVEN HAIR
The expert: Jason Welch
Go nude: "Clear colour" is Welch's mantra for creating hair that doesn't look dyed. He applies a coat of Redken Shades EQ Crystal Clear Colour Gloss to the roots before weaving in three intricately placed tones to create a wash of shine with no streaks or block root regrowth. "The selection of these tones is bespoke to every client," says Welch. "We look at her skin and eye tone but also consider the amount of time she spends in the sunlight and the colours in her wardrobe and make-up bag." The result is something that looks like your natural colour, only better.
From £100; eleven-hair.com
Bella Blissett

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