Hottest hair color of the year: Milk tea

Last year in hair, "granny grey" (a mixed grey-white) was one of the hottest color choices, but this year's "milk tea" has risen to the top. Somewhere between grey and gold, this hue conveys a smooth feeling. Add a splash of personality with candy colors such as pink or green, with techniques including highlighting and bleaching for additional style points.

If you want your fashionable, healthy hair to last, you'd better follow these tips. First of all, testing before you start dyeing is vital – some hair dye may contain allergens that could set you off. Make sure there aren't any cuts on your scalp and that your skin is back to normal 48 hours after you do the test. While you're doing the actual dyeing, too, avoid getting any dye on the scalp, skin, eyes or mouth.

Since your hairdryer's heat can accelerate color fading, don't get too close and use a moderate temperature to protect your hair. Finally, regarding quality and longevity, it's well known that dye can harm your hair. Accordingly, specialised conditioners are necessary. Among them, those that are high in protein are useful for damaged hair. After about 20 minutes of steaming and massage, your glorious locks will be as shiny and glamorous as you desire.