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Colour Trends with XIN GO of XIN TWENTY ONE
Xin Twenty One was established in 2013 by Xin Guo, opening a salon in Milton, Brisbane. Quickly becoming a must-visit salon, with a team committed to the art of hairdressing, the search began for a larger space with the awardwinning salon moving to Newstead in 2019.
A new home in the fashionable inner-city suburb was a scandi-inspired, warehouse salon space. Offering the ultimate client experience with customised tri-fold LED mirrors that allow clients to see the hair transformation process from every angle, and a one-of-a-kind wash basin where clients can lay flat at a 180-degree angle.
The envy of the industry, incredibly cool with a relaxed vibe Xin and his creative team put client needs at the forefront. Xin Twenty One is renowned for pushing boundaries with colour.
Hair Biz Editor Louise May recently caught up with Xin to discuss colour trends.
Your salon is known for pushing boundaries with colour - how did this come about?
We’re blessed to have some bold clients who love bright and vivid colours. It’s always a lot of fun and our stylists love it when we get to play with different colours. It allows us to be creative without limits. The best part is seeing the clients’ reaction and satisfaction of the colour transformation.
Where do you get colour inspiration from?
I get colour inspiration from K-pop music videos. No doubt, K-pop culture has been a global phenomenon for many years and continues to be leading in trends and looks. K-pop music videos always surprises with adventurous hair colour and styles, but these colours and styles are totally wearable for every day.
Do you ever say no to a colour for a client?
Of course, there are 2 types of clients I will say no to. The first type are those who have been colouring their own hair at home with box dye, especially dark colours. It’s very hard to remove the colour and clients always expect that we can completely remove the colour and achieve a light colour in one go. Second type are those who ask for a discount. These clients don’t understand how much love and effort hairdressers put in their work. Hairdressers study and practice for years to get their qualification and experience. Clients need to understand they are paying for our time, knowledge, and experience, and therefore, they should respect our profession by not asking for a discount. There’s a saying, “Great hair isn’t cheap and cheap hair isn’t great”. We definitely agree!
What are the biggest trends?
I’m seeing a lot of hairstyles from the 90s make a comeback - face-framing or baby braids, 90s blowout, half-up half-down styles and claw clips up-do.
Best piece of advice?
Don’t underestimate the power of a weekly conditioning treatment. Healthy hair holds colour longer.
Favourite products used?
Oribe Swept up volume powder. It gives you an instant buildable grip and style with a zero-mess sprayer that creates amplified and dramatic volume.
What’s next in colour?
As we transition to Spring and Summer, we’ll see lighter and fresh colour palettes and styles. From glossy copper, honey bronde, and strawberry blonde palettes, to bronze balayage and frosting (skinny highlights) cool-girl trends.
You’ve recently partnered with Goldwell, what’s your fave Goldwell product and what do you love about working with them?
I love The professional and respectful relationship. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Kao so far and we hope our partnership remains strong and fruitful. From the Head Office team to our Rep, Educator, and everyone who we’ve dealt with, everyone has been so friendly and supportive. The products, especially colour, are incredible. The delivery times have always been punctual. My fave is Light Dimensions Oxycur Platin a powder lightener, it is the best lightener I have ever seen. Can easily lift the colour from level 3 to level 9 without any damage.
