Autumn/winter 2009 hair colour trends

From plum to burgundy, chilli to chocolate cherry, whichever shade you crave, complexion is key to making the right colour choice. See the latest expert advice and hair shades here.

by Katie Corcoran
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autumn/winter hair colour trends

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Cheryl Cole kick started the red revolution for autumn ushering in a landscape of more daring hues. From plum to burgundy, chilli to chocolate cherry, whichever shade you crave, complexion is key to making the right colour choice so don\'t be totally influenced by the trends. If you have ivory or creamy toned skin, the general rule is that you can be as adventurous as you like. The poster girls of pale and interesting, Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson, are able to switch shades with impunity.

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However, with a rosy complexion it\'s best to avoid red tones and choose neutrals such as ash blonde, ash brown or dark brown instead. Staying true to your natural hues doesn\'t have to be boring. The celebrity brownie pack including Rachel Weisz, Penelope Cruz, Dita Von Teese and Dannii Minogue will be majoring on the film noir femme fatale vibe, while among the stellar A-list honeys will be Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Diane Kruger and Kylie. If you\'ve black skin ruby and violet will rock your look Rihanna style, as will Kelis inspired electric blue flashes.

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There are options for every pocket to help you achieve shade perfection. Mahogany salons in London, Oxford and Manchester, mahoganyhair.co.uk have debuted their Surreal Red services, with Cheryl-inspired multiple shade applications from £148. L\'Oréal Professionnel\'s Riviera Highlights range of express, sun-kissed effects for blondes and brunettes are ultra-speedy and affordable, at around £35. Schwarzkopf Professional Duality, £8.95, schwarzkopfsalonfinder.co.uk is a two-phase salon only semi-permanent for home purchase producing superior colour results and unlike the consumer brands is designed for several applications, making it good value. We like Mahogany Moods and Hazelnut Spark. TONI&GUY Colour, from £4.88 Boots.com, is new to the high street and comprises 16 hair care products in four tone-alluring shades featuring a level one dye complex penetrating just beneath the hair cuticle.

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Read on to discover the hottest hair colours for autumn/winter as predicted by the experts.

Karine Jackson for Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty

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\"I prefer shots of colour as a temporary fix that washes out in one go. The trick with this blue-blonde is contrasting eye shadow. Using your fingers, pat colour onto the tips and some lengths. Fix with hairspray. Use shadow with a bit of shimmer for a night out or keep it matte and bold.\"

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Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty, London, 020 7836 0300 karinejackson.co.uk

Kate Mulcahy at Lisa Shepherd

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\"This creamy mink blonde shade has the classic Hitchcock movie heroine vibe, part Grace Kelly, part Kim Novak. Best suited to cool creamy complexions most commonly associated with grey or blue eyed blondes.\"

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Kate Mulcahy @ Lisa Shepherd for the Fellowship for British Hairdressing F.A.M.E. Team 2009, lisashepherd.co.uk

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Karine Jackson for Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty

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\"Raven black hues complement a cool complexion. Both blue and grey eyes gain intensity. Darker colours have the most potent light reflecting qualities and so work well with bobs and long styles as they emphasise sleekness, but the lack of warmth can be harsh. Go particularly carefully if you\'re doing it yourself, as so-called dark brown shades off the shelf often come out as black.\"

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Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty, London, 020 7836 0300 karinejackson.co.uk

BC Hairtherapy range for Schwarzkopf Professional

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The classic bob is reinvented with a contemporary aubergine shade. Red tones are amongst the quickest to fade so keeping the colour intensity and vibrancy will be fairly labour intensive and requires specialist care products like BC Hairtherapy. This level of gorgeousness can only ever be achieved in the hands of the professional.

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BC Hairtherapy range for Schwarzkopf Professional schwarzkopf-professional.co.uk

Christopher Appleton @ Georges

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\"Intense flame red locks are the perfect antidote to gloomy winter. A shade that will suit both cool and warm complexioned blondes and mousy and light to medium brunettes, especially those with hazel eyes.\"

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Christopher Appleton @ Georges for the Fellowship for British Hairdressing F.A.M.E. Team 2009, fellowshiphair.com

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Errol Douglas for Errol Douglas

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Add copper or plum highlights to dark curly afro hair to give it a hint of colour and to break up overly thick hair. It will warm up your complexion in the colder months too.

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Errol Douglas for Errol Douglas, London SW1, erroldouglas.com

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See more black and afro hairstyles here.

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Martin Hillier Senscience haircare

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\"Add glamour to brunette locks with slim highlights around the hairline. Breaking up the brown intensifies the base shade and it\'s a great beauty boost both physically and emotionally.\"

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Martin Hillier for Senscience haircare, sensciencehairproducts.com

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Hair advice

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Discover the latest hair trends for autumn/winter here and find a new season style for you.

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Fight the fade! Keep your hair colour for longer with these tips, tricks and products.

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Get your hair in fantastic condition for winter with our expert hair care advice.

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