When it comes to revamping your hair colour in 2024, look no further than the trend that’s poised to steal the spotlight alongside Y2K denim, balletcore, and Hailey Bieber’s iconic bob – the Scandi Hairline trend.

Diverging from the opulent hair colour trends of 2023 that flaunted luxurious takes on low-maintenance hues, such as vibrant reds, honey blondes, and chic brunettes, the Scandi Hairline is all about embracing understated perfection.

Championed by influencers like Matilda Djerf, this colouring trend involves strategically adding lightener to the hair that naturally falls around your face. The result? Well-framed features and an instant infusion of colour, giving you that coveted Scandi cool glow. With Google searches for ‘Scandi hairline’ surging by a staggering 6,748%, it’s undoubtedly the trend to watch in 2024.

So, what exactly is the Scandi Hairline colour trend? According to Sophia Karayiannis, a colourist at Larry King, it’s all about achieving a sun-kissed effect. She explains, ‘It’s the perfect way of creating lightness around the face while giving an all-over sun-kissed natural look.’ Already gone viral, Karayiannis predicts that it will dominate the spring-summer hair scene in 2024.

The best part? It’s a low-maintenance look. ‘At Larry King, the Scandi Hairline has been created to give our clients seamless blends and brightness around the face and will last long enough so that they don’t have to be in the salon every few weeks,’ says Karayiannis.

But why is the Scandi Hairline trending? For those with blonde locks, maintaining the colour can be expensive and high-maintenance, not to mention the risk of breakage associated with hair lightening. ‘Yet the Scandi Hairline is a technique that gives you a seamless yet popping hairline, and for blonde bombshells, it’s the perfect way of getting subtle brightness overall,’ explains Karayiannis, minimising damage while maximising the effect.

‘It’s a breath of fresh air, so no wonder the Scandi Hairline trend is all the industry is talking about,’ she adds.

What makes the Scandi Hairline trend great? It’s all about being low maintenance. ‘It’s inviting to those who want to spend less time in the hairdressers. It looks like you’ve been in the Caribbean mimicking the sun’s brightening effect,’ says Karayiannis.

Before diving into the Scandi Hairline trend, Karayiannis advises considering your natural hair colour, the condition of your hair, and how it will affect your styling routine. Lighter base or natural blondes are ideal candidates, and mindful aftercare is crucial.

She cautions against attempting this trend through a ‘try this at home’ TikTok approach, emphasising the potential for mishaps. Instead, do your research and consult with your hairdresser if in doubt.

And how does the Scandi Hairline differ from the money piece trend? According to Karayiannis, the money piece involves creating two face-framing highlights on either side, offering a bolder look. In contrast, the Scandi Hairline delicately applies colour to the baby hairs around the face, achieving that effortlessly natural Scandinavian blonde aesthetic.

And for those intrigued by the Norwegian Hairline? Karayiannis describes it as a freehand bleach colouring technique on the baby hairs around your hairline, offering a fresh take on face framing – the perfect way to elevate your summer look.