Blake Lively just made tortoiseshell-inspired hair the biggest new hair trend

While admiring the locks of Khloé Kardashian and the newly tortoiseshelled Blake Lively, I have always wondered how I’d describe this style when going to a salon. Now I finally know...

According to Huffington Post, tortoiseshell hair (also referred to as ecaille) style refers to a trending dye technique that blends multiple tones of golden blondes, caramel, chestnuts and chocolates, creating a soft, natural-looking (and almost delicious sounding) hair colour. 

According to the The Glow, London-based hair colourist, Jack Howard has been credited for creating this trend. He describes the trend as being ombré’s moodier sister; describing it as richer and more luxurious.

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What you should know about tortoiseshell-inspired hair colour:

•    When asking your hairdresser for tortoiseshell hair, refer to the ombré style as the two are quite similar.

•    Unless you really wish to change it, it grows out well and needs no retouching. It’s a perfect low maintenance style.

•    Because of the drying effect dye has on hair: condition, condition, condition!

How you're wearing the tortoiseshell-inspired trend:

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A photo posted by Tina Lusk (@tinaluskhair) on Jun 25, 2015 at 12:12pm PDT

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