BARBER O1NE Editorial·8 May 2026·4 min read
Source: BARBER O1NE Editorial · Edited with BARBER O1NE commentary
Hand-painted, low-maintenance colour continues to lead salon demand, with softer, warmer tones coming through.
Balayage remains the anchor of modern colour work, loved for its natural grow-out and the freedom it gives the colourist to place light exactly where it flatters.
The palette is shifting warmer and softer, with lived-in brunettes and gentle golden tones replacing harsher contrast.
For stylists, the opportunity lies in the consultation and the aftercare conversation — colour that is easy to maintain keeps clients loyal and referring.
Key Takeaways
- Hand-painted, low-maintenance colour still leads salon demand.
- Aftercare advice drives loyalty and referrals.
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