Should YOU try 'espresso hair'? Coffee-inspired hue is sweeping Hollywood – and it's been billed as the 'autumnal alternative to balayage'
- The beauty trend is inspired by the complex mix of hues in espresso coffee
- The colour has been spotted on stars including Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez
- Chris Williams, international colour director at Rush Hair, gives his tips
- He says espresso hair is usually better suited to those with a darker skin tone
First there was the dip-dye, and then came balayage.
Now 'espresso' hair has become the latest trend to sweep hairdressers across the country.
The colour, inspired by the coffee of the same name, has long been championed by celebrities from Bella Hadid to Selena Gomez, but in recent months it has begun to trickle down to mainstream salons.
However, don't be fooled by the deceptively simple hue; it's actually a complex layers of several different shades of brown.

Supermodel Bella Hadid (pictured in Korea in October 2017) was an early adopted of the espresso hair trend, which is sweeping social media after gaining popularity in Hollywood
Indeed, the complex hue has been hailed by experts as the 'autumnal alternative' to popular colour treatment balayage.
Bella Hadid was an early adopter of espresso hair, first rocking the look during a working trip to Korea in October 2017.
Since then, everyone from Selena Gomez to Chrissy Teigen and Dakota Johnson has jumped on the bandwagon.
Chris Williams, international colour director at Rush Hair, told MailOnline: 'This colour technique is perfect for taking autumnal looks into winter, with the goal of cooler, mocha tones with a darker base.

Pop princess and actress Selena Gomez (pictured at the Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation premiere, California) has previously worn espresso hair. The look can be achieved on shorter hair but with any blending technique, it really shines on longer locks, say experts


Model Chrissy Teigen (pictured at the Grammys, left) and Dakota Johnson (seen at the Venice Film Festival, right) have both dabbled with espresso hair. Experts say the look is usually better suited to those with a darker skin tone – so think twice if you're a natural blonde

Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale (pictured at the Teen Choice Awards) has been spotted rocking the espresso hair trend, described as 'similar method to balayage, but tonally much different'

Actress star Ruby Rose (pictured at the Pitch Perfect 3 premiere) dons espresso hair. The hue has been hailed by experts as the 'autumnal alternative' to popular colour treatment balayage
'In terms of technique, this looks is achieved with a similar method to balayage, but is tonally much different. Think of it as an update to the balayage but for the November, December and January months.
'If you're considering this look, it's usually better suited to those with a darker skin tone – so think twice if you're a natural blonde.
'It also can be achieved on shorter hair but with any blending technique, it really shines on longer locks.'
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