Two-tone tresses trending for 2010

Lily Allen stepped out at the Brixton Academy this week sporting a dramatic new style.

Shocking ash blonde sections atop a jet black base colour give Lily a glamorous and edgy look, which celebrity stylist and colour consultant for Naturtint (chemically-light hair colourants) Marc Ramos thinks we’ll be seeing more and more of in the New Year. Use this daring look for inspiration and create a similar look at home with Naturtint. Marc explains: “It is easy to create a look like Lily’s, but I would recommend that for an every day wearable style you shouldn’t opt for such extreme colours. Choosing softer shades will result in a fashion classic that works for all occasions and is more likely to work with your natural colouring.” “Ask a friend to help select sections of hair of varying thickness from around the crown. Clip these out of the way, and apply the darker base colour to the remaining hair. For a rich chocolate shade, but without warmth – try using Naturtint Dark Chestnut Brown (3N). Those with naturally brown hair (around base 5 or darker) will see the best results, make sure you apply from roots to ends for full development time to achieve a strong, polished look.” “The lighter strands through the top will give a sexy, dishevelled look just like Lily’s. Naturtint Light Ash blonde (10A) will give a similar effect – but remember, the darker your hair is the warmer your blonde will be. If you’re working on already tinted blonde hair, apply to the roots first and then, in the last 10 minutes, apply the colour through to the ends to give you that trendy steel tone.” Naturtint Green Technologies is the first 100% permanent hair colourant without ammonia that is formulated with active vegetable ingredients and selected certified organic ingredients. Also free from resorcinol and parabens, Naturtint is enriched with a blend of oat, soy, corn, coconut and wheat extracts. It is a hair dye that is gentle and nutritious for your hair and scalp, but also delivers fabulous 100% grey cover. Available in 29 natural shades - from winter blacks and champagne blondes to lively coppers, mahoganies and reds. Naturtint - £8.99 For enquiries and further information visit www.naturesdream.co.uk or call the UK Hair Colour Helpline: 0845 601 8129. Visit www.naturesdream.co.uk for Marc’s step-by-step videos on how to apply hair colour. Caution: ALWAYS conduct a skin sensitivity test and a strand test 48 hours prior to use. This will ensure that you do not have an unexpected allergic reaction to the product and that you achieve the colour you desire. For more information, images or interview requests with Marc Ramos, please contact CCD PR: joanne@ccdpr.com / 020 7434 4100