hair-color-trends

The 23 Best Brunette Hair Color Shades

Brown is such an ordinary word, and it doesn’t begin to do justice to the incredible and beautiful range of brunette haircolor shades. From honey to ...

The 21 Most Popular Red Hair Color Shades

Have you ever thought about dying your hair red? Maybe you were a redhead as a kid, or maybe you’ve always just loved red hair. Red is a high-impact...

24 Fabulous Blonde Hair Color Shades & How To Go Blonde

Thinking about dying your hair blonde conjures a multitude of images, from the subtlest blonde highlights to complete transformations through the blea...

5 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Start Using SoColor.Beauty, Pronto!

Feb 26 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

We’ve listed out the 5 reasons why you’re set to fall hair over heels for SoColor.Beauty.

7 Simple Steps to Improving Your Client’s Salon Experience

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Read on for the 7 best tips you need to know to give your clients the best salon experience.

A Guide to The Best Coverage For Your Grey Clients

Jan 27 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Follow our guide and banish grey from your client's heads!

Autumn Hair Goals

Fall into the season with your own take on Autumn Hair.

Balayage - What exactly is it and why should you get it?

Everything you need to know about balayage!

Find your perfect blonde on your birthday!

Try something new and explore Geode Melt on your special day!

Why not try Color melting Holographic hair to transform your birthday look!

Blue Shampoo – What is it and what does it do?

Cool it down...

Blue vs Purple: Which Shampoo Is The One For You?

Aug 12 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Unsure what the difference is between the two? Read on to find out how to get the best results...

Want to spring over from the dark side this season?

From Champagne to Cream Soda, Honey to Pumpkin Spice and all things nice… We’re not talking food… we’re talking blonde!

Say Bye-Bye to Brassy Tones for 2019

Jan 28 2019
By Lisa Haynes

How to give your lighter hair colour a new dimension – that lasts…

Brunettes, Go Big on Balayage

Aug 12 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

How to keep your balayage looking cool...

Christmas Colour Trends: Merry and Bright Trends

Nov 18 2018
By Lisa Haynes

Get into the festive spirit with these vivid shades to outshine your fairy lights

Colour Care Confidence

Any exciting plans for the summer? Let your hair colour take a holiday too without any concerns!

Colour Care and Conditioning

Summer is a time when we are all looking for that sun-kissed golden glow. From your make-up to your skin and your hair, we want to look and feel our b...

Colour, Treat, Repeat!

Take a look on social media and keep scrolling down your newsfeed… has your Instagram got whole lot more colourful recently?

Get Dance Floor Ready Hair

Jul 10 2018
By Lisa Haynes

Grab your selfie stick and up your partywear game with the hottest hairstyles of the season. These five hairstyles will upstage your party frock (prob...

Enlightening You on Lightening Hair

May 30 2019
By Lisa Valentine

Are you a hairdresser? Want to know everything about lightening hair? Read on to find out..

Festival Hair Colour and Styling

It’s festival season, you have your outfit sorted and your sequins are at the ready. But what about your hair?

5 Ways To Fix Brassy Hair

Dec 17 2018
By Lisa Haynes

Neutralise those brassy tones with this neutralising hair transformer

For Professionals: New Trend Alert!

The hottest new 2018 technique from Matrix … #COLORMARBLING

Give your hair a fresh new look for Spring

We all love a bit of Balayage and Ombre. But do you want to take it to the next level? Are you constantly looking for new hair colour ideas? Well, hun...

Hair Lingo: Professional Hair Styling and Hair Cutting Terms & Definitions

Sep 10 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here are some top hair cutting and hair styling terms that will make communication in the salon so much more effective!

Hair Toner Tactics: How to Boost Your Blonde

May 28 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Up your blonde maintenance with a hair toner to keep your colour salon fresh

How can I Boost my Client's Balayage?

Sep 19 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here’s what you can offer to boost your client’s crowning glory…

How Can I Find the Perfect Blonde Hair Colour for my Client?

Jul 11 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Read on for blonde hair 101: everything you need to know to help your clients lighten up!

How Can I Make My Hair Colour Last Longer?

Nov 04 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Do you find your hair colour fading and want it to last longer? Follow these tips for longer lasting colour...

How Can I Remove Permanent Hair Dye From My Hair?

Nov 04 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Keep reading to get your hair looking its best in no time.

How Do I Grow My Social Accounts As A Hairstylist?

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

We’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to become seriously social media savvy.

How to Balayage Short Hair: An Expert Guide

Jan 22 2020
By Lisa Valentine

Matrix Educator Lisa Valentine reveals everything you need to know about how to balayage short hair…

How to Banish Unwanted Red Tones and Keep Your Brunette Looking Cool

Feb 27 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Find out more about colour correcting dark hair because it’s not just blondes that get to keep their cool!

How to Care For Your Coloured Hair

Feb 11 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

We're sharing the colour commandments that everyone should know, plus the best shampoos to keep your hair colour fresh!

How To Dye Your Hair Coral: The Complete Guide

Oct 18 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Want to know how you can add a hint of colour into your hair this season? Read on for our top tips!

How to Find Your Perfect Blonde Hair Colour Once and For All

Jul 11 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

We’ve called on Matrix colour experts to reveal everything you need to know about going blonde before you even step inside the salon.

How to Keep Your Hair Looking Cool at Home with Colour-Correcting Shampoos

Jan 28 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Not sure where to start when it comes to at-home colour correction? Ditch those brassy tones with this failsafe guide.

Make Autumn/Winter Trends Work for You

Sep 12 2018
By Lisa Valentine

How to make the most out of this years autumn/winter trends for you and your guests.

Join the Brights Brigade

Vivids just got reinvented. Here’s how to get on board with brights for this season

Join the Jewel Set

Jewel hair tones are where it’s at for autumnal hair colour. Here’s how to get shimmering…

Keep Me Vivid: The Haircare to Know About

Apr 24 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Say hello to vibrant vivid colour with this new hero haircare

Love Island Winner Amber Gill Loves Matrix’s Brass Off Range

Dec 18 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Love Island winner Amber Gill has the most incredible curly hair and we have the inside scoop on how she keeps her balayaged strands looking their bes...

How to Maintain Your Brunette Balayage and Keep That Brass At Bay

Jul 11 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here’s our guide to caring for your salon-fresh silky soft balayage and keeping those unwanted brassy tones at bay.

Meet The SOS Rinse You Really Need To Know About

Nov 15 2018
By Lisa Haynes

Give coloured hair a head-start in the salon with this new backwash hero

Pink Hair: these are the shades to know about

Feb 25 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Think pink with the 10 best hair colours to add to your inspo board

Salon of the Month

Read on to find out how Club Matrix has helped award-winning salon Remington-Harrow...

Join The Cult

Just in time for summer, Matrix are launching a new, colourful palette of 12 bright vivid shades that will be our most colourful range yet…

Give Your Blonde a Pop of Colour This Summer

Whether you are an icy blonde, caramel blonde or more of an ashy blonde, let this summer be your time to give your hair that extra bit of ‘je ne sais ...

GET CREATIVE WITH #SOCOLORCULT HAIR TRANSFORMATIONS

#SOCOLOURFUL

Vivid hair trends are getting brighter and bolder on social media. Here’s how to push the boundaries with your colour

Matrix Colour Masters Introduce the Latest #WatercolorHair Trend and It Looks Stunning!

Imagine what someone’s hair would look like if they were naturally born with blue hair… this is how Manchester blogger Rock On Holly described the new...

The Secret to Brilliant Balayage and At-Home Care

Jan 27 2020
By Amy Lawrenson

Tempted to try out balayage? Read on to find out everything about the top technique.

The Wonder Rinse That’s Set To Revolutionise The Backbar

Nov 15 2018
By Lisa Haynes

Coloured hair is about to get happier with this new post-colour ritual

This Season’s Big Balayage Trends

Sep 19 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here’s what you can offer to boost your client’s crowning glory…

Toners: All you need to know...

Apr 29 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Here’s what a hair toner can do for your hair colour...

Top 5 Reasons To Use Professional Haircare At Home

Sep 05 2017
By Lisa Haynes

Do you ever ask your stylist why you are struggling to recreate the beautiful salon finished look of your hair at home?

Turn Up The Vivid Volume

Mar 28 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Go brighter (and bolder) for summer with a new vivid hair colour

Viva La Vivids

Jun 12 2019
By Lisa Haynes

Vivid hair colour is officially having a moment. Time to get #socolorful…

Vivid Colour, Your Way

Six reasons why we’re SoColor Cult obsessed… Are you ready to get #socolorful?

What Are The Best Shampoos For Coloured Hair?

Nov 04 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

We reveal why it’s important to invest in a good quality colour protecting shampoo, and how to find the right one for your strands.

What Are The Most Common Balayage Mistakes I Should Know About?

Jul 11 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

We reveal the 7 balayage mistakes every stylist should be aware of and how to avoid them…

What’s the Best Balayage for Me? It’s Time to Get Personal!

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Want to find the perfect balayage effect for you? Then you’ve come to the right place…

What's The Secret to Finding the Best Balayage for my Client?

Sep 24 2019
By Amy Lawrenson

Here are some pointers to ensure that you’re giving your client a balayage that is totally on point for them.

Winter Warmers: The 7 Most Popular Festive Season Shades

Dec 13 2018
By Lisa Haynes

Transform your hair colour for Christmas with these most popular festive season shades.

5 Hair Color Trends for Fall/Winter 2015

What’s the hair color forecast for fall/winter 2015? The experts at Matrix predict soft, blended tones; tortoiseshell accents and a return to realist...

6 Hair Style and Hair Color Trends for Spring 2015

When winter began, you couldn’t wait to tuck your hair into your crocheted ear flap hat and sail through the cold weather in cozy, warm style. But no...