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Autumn Hair Trends Around the World

The Biggest Hair Trends Around the World Right Now, According to the Pros

The late Anthony Bourdain once said, "Travel isn't always pretty," and for the most part — like when you're staring down at a plate of feral pigeon in Cairo, Egypt, as one does — that is true. The exceptions, and some of the most breathtaking moments, come instead when you're walking the streets of a new city, taking in the local traditions, architecture, and (because, we're beauty editors here) hair trends.

Truth is, you can find inspiration everywhere. The effortless, model off-duty hair in Paris. London's creamy shades of blonde that could rival the milk they pour in their tea. If it's haircut or colour ideas you're looking for this Autumn, we've asked the pros ahead for the next best thing: a full trend forecast from pros around the world. Because after all, Bourdain also said your body (and therefore your hair) is an amusement park, so you might as well try something new — and enjoy the ride.

South Africa: Creamy Balayage Hair Colour

"South African ladies are all about low maintenance at the moment," said Kim Hickman, master colourist at the Carlton Hair Salon in Johannesburg — and that applies across the board. That means people are getting cuts above the shoulder, but with lots of texture and movement.

"Balayage is still a huge trend moving through SA, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. There are many variations of it, but we are seeing a huge movement toward babylights with the balayage. With blonds, this is a big one. We are doing less toning, so creamier, brighter, clean blonds — less of the silver or ash we saw last year."

South Africa: Creamy Balayage Hair Colour

South Africa: Creamy Balayage Hair Colour

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South Africa: Creamy Balayage Hair Colour

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USA: Blunt Bob Haircut

The bob has lived many lives — first in the 1920s as a symbol of rebellion for women, then on just about every celebrity since. The new take on the trend in the US, however, is the bob with so-blunt-they-might-cut-you ends. "The people that were rocking the lob last year are now over it, chopping their hair up above the shoulders to have a carefree Summer without that shoulder-length flip," said Tauni Dawson, hairstylist at Nine Zero One salon in Los Angeles. "Going for more of a blunt look to keep the hair looking full and strong over the [season]."

USA: Blunt Bob Haircut

USA: Blunt Bob Haircut

USA: Blunt Bob Haircut

USA: Blunt Bob Haircut

USA: Blunt Bob Haircut

France: The Shag Haircut

We've all seen the modern shag haircut making appearances just about everywhere these days, but the look is especially picking up steam in Paris — and the reason makes perfect sense.

"The Parisian way is always very effortless — nothing ever looks too 'made-up,'" said celebrity hairstylist and T3 brand ambassador Laura Polko. On a recent trip to the City of Light, in fact, she noticed "a lot of long layers and longer hair," more so than what you'd find in the US. "Think shag bangs or face-framing layers that start somewhere between chin and shoulders, depending on length of hair. These layers look awesome both if the hair is blown out or if its loose and air dried for that carefree Parisian feel."

As for the colour? Highlights are kept subtle, if there are any. "People are colouring their hair less and doing it in a natural way, which makes the look last longer and requires less time in between salon visits," she said. Like the cut, you'll want to focus on those face-framing pieces. "Ask your stylist for lighter colour all around your face as opposed to all over your head. That way you're free to put your hair up and have it peek through where it counts without a line of roots."

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France: The Shag Haircut

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France: The Shag Haircut

France: The Shag Haircut

France: The Shag Haircut

UK: Warmer Hair Colour Tones

"The new colour trend for the season is warm hair — it's the backlash to the ash blond we've seen in recent years," said Jack Howard, colourist at UK's Paul Edmonds Salon and Schwarzkopf global Blondme ambassador. "Since Pantone's colour was Living Coral, we've seen everything go warmer from furnishings and fashion to interiors and kitchen equipment. This changes the conversation in salon; it's the sort of thing people don't think they're influenced by but they are! Now we're seeing more neutral to natural to warmer tones pushing through, and warm balayage is definitely the hottest thing going on at the moment."

Howard said this new shift in hair colour is easier for clients to maintain. For cuts? "We're definitely seeing more of the midi-length cut in the UK, but millennial long style is still holding on," he said. "We're also seeing a rise in wig culture which means people can experiment."

UK: Warmer Hair Colour Tones

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UK: Warmer Hair Colour Tones

UK: Warmer Hair Colour Tones

Japan: Banged Bob

Walk the streets of Tokyo or Kyoto and you'll notice one uniform hair trend: straight-across bangs paired perfectly with a flipped-under bob haircut. Celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons, who became an ambassador for NatureLab Tokyo after a trip to Japan sparked his interest in the J-beauty movement, claims this has been huge there in recent months. "This look is popular in Japan because it is a perfect combination of soft waves with a sharp edge."

Japan: Banged Bob

Japan: Banged Bob

Japan: Banged Bob

Japan: Banged Bob

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