The salon industry thrives on riding trends and each season brings about new ones that small business owners need to be aware of. When the summer salon trends wind down and we head into fall, the looks desired by customers can change dramatically. Staying on top of these trends and offering expert services is essential to the survival of your salon. Each of these trends offers another opportunity to create a technique or product that can help bring in revenue. Here we’ve compiled 15 of the biggest trends to hit the salon industry this fall.

1. Straight And Flat

Many women are looking for a sleek look this autumn and ironing out the curls and waves looks to be the answer.

2. Short Cuts

Bobs and bowl cuts have started to make some noise on the fashion front and small salons should be working to perfect the styles.

3. Platinum

Colorful dyes have become more accepted in fashion circles and in everyday culture, but platinum is in as the precursor to the winter frost.

4. Hair Accessories

Extravagant hair accessories that include precious stones, flowers and feathers are taking off across the pond and are making their way to our shores this fall.

5. Ponytails

While ponytails will always be a utilitarian hairstyle, enhancing the look with salon styling is becoming popular for formal affairs and even weddings.

6. Crimping

The eighties are making a comeback this fall with crimping making appearances in the fashion world and the club scene.

7. Colorful Eyeliner

Black eyeliner has been a consistent style choice for decades now and finally this fall it looks like we’ll see a variety of color options gain popularity.

8. Free Hand Hair Painting

The drive to be different takes center stage with beauticians showcasing their artistic ability and adding a unique calling card for their own salon.

9. Clean Hair

Super clean, well conditioned, healthy hair and the products to get them there, is what those looking for a natural look are turning to this autumn

10. Extreme Manicures

Manicures and pedicures are always great money-makers for small salons and this fall customers will be looking for unique nail styles and extreme lengths.

11. Bottom Heavy Lashes

While the top lashes have historically received the most attention, taking your bottom lashes to new heights is an emerging trend.

12. Pastels

A blast from the color past is making waves with pastels being used in hair color, nails and eye makeup.

13. Neon

Neon is another throwback color style that is making a comeback in the form of eye shadow and exotic hair color combinations.

14. Blush Not Bronzer

Some may choose to keep the summer tan look throughout the cooler months but the fall of 2017 will be flush with colorful cheeks.

15. Neutral Eye Shadow

Those going after a more natural alternative to the high color trends will look to neutral colors to emphasize their windows to the soul.

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Sources: www.allure.com, www.vogue.com, www.harpersbazaar.com