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LOVE & HELL

GooD Day:

2013 hair colour :

Celeb to watch: "Kelly Osbourne will stay ahead of this trend."  

"In terms of techniques and colour application, I will be pushing a lot of multi-toned hair colour – from the mild to extreme," Clements says. "Browns that have super fine strands of black running through add another dimension, as does infusing two or more reds, and / or copper tones.

"Adding browns to auburns and copper shades will soften these brighter tones without losing intensity. It’s a great way to add freshness to a tired blonde by infusing two, three or more tones and weaving them together for a play on light and shade without having a long-term colour change.

"This can be done simply and effectively by incorporating a technique I developed called 'ribboning.' By twisting sections of hair together, similar to tying a loose braid or plait. These sections can be as large or small as you like, and the tones can be as similar or contrasting as you wish."

Styling

Ngata says new-release movies will provide inspiration for the coming season's looks and again, it looks like we'll be going back to the future.

"I think Hitchcock will show a new generation of young girls the amazing styling of the 60s, but expect it (like the film) to be re-invented in a new way," he says. "Similarly, The Great Gatsby will also influence a new generation to the world of the finger-waved bobs and the essence of the roaring 20s.

"I would expect these to be more style influences than complete style replications. For instance, consumers will be taking certain elements and incorporating these into their looks, rather than copying the whole style."

Last, but not least "Award season is just around the corner – so that will be the gauge for the coming season."

Pastels

The pastels of 2012, popularised by the likes of Kelly Osbourne, will remain prominent.

"But gone are the bright lolly pinks and reds that accompanied dip-dye looks," Clements says. Instead, they will "be replaced with soft iridescent powder pinks, blue-greens and buttery yellow-golds."

Blondes

Ice queens will be keeping it cool this year, with white-blonde dominating on the style-front.

"Cool, crisp and clean shades are going to be hot in 2013," Clements anticipates. "We will also see, for the more adventurous wearers of the lighter shades, a rare return to the almost toneless and white blondes."

Edgy and adventurous, cool-colour blondes can enhance their look with textured hair and "sleek, graphic shapes with blunt–cut lines."

Warm blondes won't be left in the dark though, with soft marigolds and honey shades, still popular.

"I recommend keeping the softer shades closer to the face as it is more complimentary for the skin," Clements suggests.

Celebs to watch: Gwyneth Paltrow, Miley Cyrus and Michelle Williams

Brunettes

Black beauty is making a comeback. "For lovers of the dark mane, super dark browns and inky, petrol blacks will be seen this coming season," Clements says. "Adding black or darkest brown to medium brown shades in small sections helps to create density and show texture. Shades of chocolate, deep burnt caramel and coffee hues will be favoured."

Celebs to watch: Jessie J, Megan Fox and Katy Perry

Redheads

Tone it up or tone it down, redheads will be striking hot in 2013, Clements says.

We "will see strong warm titan, rust and russet coppers that [will] have an incredible brilliance to them – it’s all about balancing intensity with depth and richness."

Cool reds aren't redundant, he assures. "However, deep crimson, red rose and bright scarlet reds will dominate to create high impact colours."

Celebs to watch: Christina Hendricks, Florence Welch and Lana Del Rey.

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Inspired style? ... Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. Photo: AP

The hottest hair trends for the year ahead are likely to be a blast from the past.

Mauve rinses, the Princess Di 'do' and the Farrah flick, repopularised a la Ms Middleton, are all set to make a come back in the year to come.

Two-time Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Brad Ngata, and current Hair Expo Colour Technician of the Year, Matt Clements explain why.

2013 haircut / styling forecast by Brad Ngata

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1. The hottest cut of 2012 was definitely Anne Hathaway’s pixie crop, Brad says. Rhianna and Audrey Hepburn have also made the gamine look famous. So long as it's done right, the look is both ladylike and a little spicy. It "transformed Anne from girl next door to superstar," he says. "Expect to see this making waves in the coming season."

2. Ngata anticipates a return of the Lady Di 'do' in 2013, albeit an updated version "with short layers and faded-in regrowth," he says. "It should be worn slightly undone, with a natural texture and lots of volume."

3. Kate Middleton's take on the Farrah flick is the one to copy in 2013. "Since her new cut literally made headlines around the world, I’ve already had clients coming in for an update to this style," Ngata says. "It should be done with beautiful, thick long layers, a nod to the 70s through the fringe and middle part." But, this style comes with a word of warning. To work this look well, your hair needs to be in good nick and "extremely conditioned" he says.

4. Kate’s new ‘do’ also makes trend No. 4 according to Ngata. It "will lead us into other versions of the shag, with long layers finished with a soft blowdry and a dry, sea salt texture."

5. British hairdresser, Vidal Sassoon was famed for creating geometric, 'Bauhaus-inspired' hair. Since he recently passed away, in May 2012, Ngata predicts a resurgence of "Sasson-style classic precision cuts". They never date and always look chic, he says.

Expenditures On Valentine's DaY:

Flowers

The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut flowers in 2005 for all flower-producing operations with $100,000 or more in sales was $397 million. Among states, California was the leading producer, alone accounting for nearly three-quarters of this amount ($289 million).

The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut roses in 2005 for all operations with $100,000 or more in sales was $39 million. Among all types of cut flowers, roses were third in receipts ($39 million)to lilies ($76.9 million) and tulips ($39.1 million).

There were 21,667 florists nationwide in 2004. These businesses employed 109,915 people.

Jewelry

There were 28,772 jewelry stores in the United States in 2004. Jewelry stores offer engagement, wedding and other rings to lovers of all ages. 

In February 2006, these stores sold $2.6 billion worth of merchandise. (This figure has not been adjusted for seasonal variation, holiday or trading day differences or price changes). The merchandise at these locations could well have been produced at one of the nation's 1,864 jewelry manufacturing establishments. The manufacture of jewelry was an $9 billion industry in 2004.

Candy is Dandy

1,241: The number of locations producing chocolate and cocoa products in 2004. These establishments employed 43,322 people. California led the nation in the number of such establishments with 136, followed by Pennsylvaniawith 122. (Source:http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html)

515 locations produced nonchocolate confectionary products in 2004. These establishments employed 22,234 people.

The total value of shipments in 2004 for firms producing chocolate and cocoa products was $13.9 billion. Nonchocolate confectionery product manufacturing, meanwhile, was a $5.7 billion industry.

3,467 Number of confectionery and nut stores in the United States in 2004. Often referred to as candy stores, they are among the best sources of sweets for Valentine's Day.

The per capita consumption of candy by Americans in 2005 was 25.7 pounds. Candy consumption has actually declined over the last few years; in 1997, each American gobbled or savored more than 27 pounds of candy a year.

Looking for Love

141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine's Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. (This total excludes packaged kids valentines for classroom exchanges.) (Source: Hallmark research)

Over 50 percent of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine's Day a procrastinator's delight. (Source: Hallmark research)

Research reveals that more than half of the U.S. population celebrates Valentine's Day by purchasing a greeting card. (Source: Hallmark research)

There are 119 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) who are in their 20s for every 100 single women of the same ages. Corresponding numbers for the following race and ethnic groups are:

• Hispanics: 153 men per 100 women
• Asians (single race): 132 men per 100 women (This ratio is not significantly different from that for Hispanics or non-Hispanic whites.)
• Non-Hispanic whites (single race): 120 men per 100 women
• Blacks (single race): 92 men per 100 women (The numbers of black men and women in this age group are not significantly different from one another.
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There are 34 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) age 65 or older for every 100 single women of the same ages. Corresponding numbers for the following race and ethnic groups are:

• Hispanics: 38 men per 100 women
• Non-Hispanic whites (single race): 33 men per 100 women
• Blacks (single race): 33 men per 100 women
• Asians (single race): 28 men per 100 women

(Note: None of the ratios for the individual groups differ significantly from one another nor from the ratio for all people age 65 or older.)

904: The number of dating service establishments nationwide as of 2002. These establishments, which include Internet dating services, employed nearly 4,300 people and pulled in $489 million in revenues.

Be Mine

2.2 million marriages take place in the United States annually. That breaks down to more than 6,000 a day.

112,185 marriages were performed in Nevada during 2008. So many couples "tie the knot" in the Silver State that it ranked fourth nationally in marriages, even though it's total population that year among states was 35th.

The estimated U.S. median ages at first marriage for women and men are 25.9 and 27.6 respectively, in 2008. The age for women rose 4.2 years in the last three decades. The age for men at first marriage is up 3.6 years.

Men and women in northeastern states generally have a higher median age at first marriage than the national average. In Massachusetts, for example, women were a median of 27.4 years old and men 29.1 years of age at first marriage. States where people typically marry young include Utah, where women were a median of 21.9 years and men, 23.9 years.

57% and 60% of American women and men, respectively, are 15 or older and currently married (includes those who are separated).

70%: The percentage of men and women ages 30 to 34 in 2008 who had been married at some point in their lives - either currently or formerly.

4.9 million opposite-sex cohabitating couples maintained households in 2005. These couples comprised 4.3 percent of all households.