First came ombré. Then came balayage. Very soon, hairdressing became inundated with numerous variations on a theme of these popular hair colouring techniques. Everything from dip-dying to contouring has enjoyed a great deal of popularity during recent years. The newest version is called colour melting, and it’s taken all of the positives from previous blending techniques to create a delicate, soft effect which looks beautiful.

Colour melting ensures that different hair colours will be blended together subtly. This safeguards against the appearance of harsh lines, which can be unavoidable when using other techniques. It makes use of a variety of colours in the highlighted sections so that changes in shade are gradual. The colours are spread throughout the hair, giving the impression that they have melted into the lengths. It’s a very effective way of amalgamating contrasting colours – bright shades such as pink and aqua are very popular, especially mixed with blonde base shades. However, it’s also popular for use with similar colours such as different shades of brown or red.