As we teeter on the edge of a fourth lockdown and revert back to working from home in pyjamas, a beauty insider has revealed his prediction for a rebellion against the low maintenance, low key look.
Ricky Walters is a celebrity hairdresser, aged 30 FEMAIL spoke to Gary Neville who has clients such as Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts and Boyzone’s Ronan Keating. Sandra Bullock is also a celebrity in Hollywood.
The talented British stylist founded Soho-based SALON64, which attracts the likes of Margot Robbie due to its exclusive private members feel, and said: “Lockdown made it possible for my clients to achieve greater heights and be more successful than they ever imagined.”
“After spending most of the year in low-maintenance styles, they’re ready to be bold and go places.
Many of these looks are inspired by Netflix shows like Squid Game.
Glamourous TV series like Emily in Paris or Selling Sunset have opened the door to the return of Hollywood hairstyles and French girl hair.
Ricky stated that 2022 will see drama as the theme. Hollywood hair does not have to be for celebrities. Glam will return in 2022. The larger the better.
Squid Lid
The Squid Lid: Salon 64’s founder and celebrity hairdresser Ricky Walters said: ‘We are seeing a huge rise in trends coming our way from areas in Asia including China and Japan.
He stated that he saw an increase in hair inspired by the ‘Squid Lids (pictured), and that 2022 would be no exception with Geisha Hair being a new trend.
“We see a significant rise in trends from Asia such as China and Japan.
Geisha hair, a straight poker bob with elegant curls is the perfect hairstyle. The hair should be a deep brunette colour, super soft and shiny and worn poker straight.
“2021 saw a rise in the popularity of Squid Lids inspired hair, and 2022 will not be any different. Geisha Hair is a new trend that you should keep an eye on.
Red Heads
Redhead Return: “Blondes and brunettes have their time, but 2022 is the year of redheads.”
“Blondes” have seen their time and brunettes can be in or out of fashion, but 2022 is the year for the redhead.
“We may not be all gifted with jaw-dropping strawberry hairs, but 2022 will prove that we aren’t limited by our natural beauty.
“Redheads will appear everywhere no matter what hair type you have.”
Soho Feathering
Soho feathering – ‘Evolving away from the grown out fringe, Soho is encouraging clients to choose heavy layers that are scattered about the face. For added style, a fringe is a great option.
It’s been quite some time since the term ‘feathering was used. Hairdressers around the world fear feathering, but a new version is making an impact.
Soho clients are moving away from the snazzy fringe and opting to wear heavy layers scattered all over the face. For added style, a fringe is a great option. This is a great hairstyle for hair ups. For a touch of softness, you could leave behind your feathering.
“Clients want looks that have maximum impact. Gone are the days when ‘pretty’ was all it is. It’s about big hair!”
French girl hair
French Girl Hair: “Having been in hibernation, and now starting our lives over again, it has allowed clients ample time to search for their desired looks and a renewed lust for the life they want.
“Having spent hibernation, and starting to live again, it gave clients ample time to search for their ideal looks. It also gave them a renewed lust for living.
“No one is as stylish as France’s friends” and “French Girl hair” was born.
This trend is highly sought after by the Soho trendsetters.
The Mane
The Mane: ‘The bigger the better, both for those with straight or wavy hair! The mane for girls who have curls is round and designed to highlight the best of your curls.
No matter if you have straight hair or wavy, the more is better. The mane for girls who have curls is round and designed to highlight the best of your curls.
The Mane is taking this philosophy one step further than curly bobs.
“Forget about subtle hairstyles, it’s all about the head-turning look.”
Hollywood Hair
Hollywood hair: ‘Max volume and max curl for a glam hair revival. It doesn’t really matter if it’s Hollywood hair or Texas hair.
Clients are gradually moving away from hair that is low-maintenance and becoming more savvy about hair with volume. Big blow-dryes are coming back, I believe.
For a glamorous hair revival, ‘Max volume and maximum curl. It doesn’t really matter if it’s Hollywood hair or Texas hair.
In 2022, ‘Glam’ will be back. The better the bigger.
Curls and perms
In 2022, curls will also be back with stars like Julia Garner from Ozark and AnnaLynne McCord of 90210.
Khloe Kardashian posted a photo of herself with her curls this week, and thousands of people agreed that it was her most beautiful look. Steph, who works at SALON 64, is a specialist in perms and reassures FEMAIL it has long outlived the days when it was reserved for older clients.
Perms and curls are also set to make a comeback in 2022, with the likes of Ozark star Julia Garner and 90210 actress AnnaLynne McCord filtering the look back to the mainstream over recent years.
Netflix has released Nappily Ever After, which follows a journey of self-discovery that starts with the main character accepting her natural hair texture. The film won great reviews from viewers.
Khloe Kardashian took a picture of her hair this week and millions of viewers agreed it was their best look.
Steph, at SALON 64, is a specialist in perms and reassures FEMAIL it has long since moved beyond the days when ‘poodle perms’ were reserved for more senior clients.
Perms, according to stylist, are used to create volume and texture in hair that is otherwise dull. It could become a huge trend for 2022, both metaphorically and literally.
Ricky Walters is a celebrity hairdresser.
Ricky, a 26-year-old Soho resident founded SALON64 London in London. It was created for ‘private members’.
Ricky Walters, a Soho-based SALON64 London was founded to give a private members feel
This low-key salon can be found on Soho’s bustling streets. It features styling tables that can be removed for special events.
The salon has a bar that offers cocktails along with appointments and a basement floor which Margot Robbie rents out for visits. This is the perfect place to relax with VIPs.
Ricky has styled the hair of Hollywood’s finest, including Sandra Bullock, WILL.I.AM and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Ricky’s reputation grew throughout the industry, and he is unstoppable – styling Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts, presenter Laura Whitmore and many more celebrities for red carpet events.
And men flock to him too, with Gary Neville and Ronan Keating among the A-listers to walk through the door.
Ricky created Girls Aloud’s star Nicola Roberts and presenteder Laura Whitmore for red carpet events.
Ricky was determined to break the mold in the industry so he created a “new breed” of salons where he styled during the day, and held exclusive events at night.
He describes SALON64 and CLUB64 as a space for clients to not just have their hair styled but to hang out, socialise and join part of a what we now call the 64 community.
The salon has even launched its own hair care range, with its latest £44.99 ‘Liquid Gold Shampoo’ using real gold extract to aid hair recovery and strengthen hair.