It seems Girls Aloud aren't the only ones making a comeback in the next few weeks, but Cheryl Cole’s iconic cherry red hair colour too - and we’re definitely not mad about it.
From this year's Love Islander Patsy Field to Dua Lipa, the versatile hair shade is becoming more and more popular, and as it works for every skin tone, you don’t have to worry about it washing you out. It’s also a year-round staple, and can work just as well in the summer as it does in winter.
Last week, Brick Lane’s Not Another Salon and Coca-Cola joined forces, opening up a Flavour Parlour, giving members of the public, press and influencers the chance to fully embrace their favourite flavour drink with free hair colour makeovers inspired by Lemon, Vanilla, Zero Sugar, and of course the popular Cherry flavour.
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Professional stylist and Not Another Salon owner Sophia Hilton said cherry red is going to be the colour for those looking to push their trend limits and make a statement this summer. She explained it’s achievable from brunettes, to blondes, and everything in between - but the final result may differ depending on what tone you start with.
If you’re confident and experienced with dying your own hair at home, we’ve picked out the best DIY Cherry Red dye's to grab right now. According to L'Oreal, if you're starting with a dark base colour, you'll likely need to bleach your strands prior to achieve a cherry red hue. L’Oréal Paris Féria Hyper Platinum Advanced Lightening System Bleach (£12.99) is a great at-home kit to help you lighten your base up to eight levels at home.
Some DIY home kits include:
- L'Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss Semi-Permanent Hair Dye (Various Shades) - £9.49
- Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color 2.6 Dark Cherry Red Permanent Hair Dye - £7.59
- CRAZY COLOUR Ruby Rouge Hair Dye - £6.59
If you haven’t bleached your hair before, it’s not a bad idea to leave it to a professional, and we suggest booking in with Sophia Hilton and her expert team at Not Another Salon.
