THE GOLDEN HOUR

Wella Company recently hosted the highly anticipated India TrendVision 2024/25 Grand Finale, one of the most prestigious events in the hairdressing industry. This year’s Artspiration was the ‘Golden Hour.’ Here are the stunning looks created by the winners.

COLOUR VISIONARY WINNER: LALRUATTLUANGA, MAPUI SALON, SHILLONG

Lalruattluanga drew inspiration from Shillong’s peaceful sunsets, where golden light spreads across the horizon. His creation celebrated the Golden Hour, capturing its calm beauty. Using Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Me+ shades, he added soft root shadows and glowing highlights, reflecting its elegance.

The Golden Hour represents the beauty of endings and the hope of new beginnings. After a long day, when exhaustion sets in, a sunset offers comfort and reminds us that brighter moments lie ahead.

Lalruattluanga’s design reflects this feeling. Just as the sky lights up with soft, radiant tones, his artistry adds brilliance to every strand. Through his work, he hopes to create not just a beautiful look, but also a reminder of nature’s comforting presence.

COLOUR SHADES USED:

• Blondorplex

• Koleston Perfect me+ - 12/0, 12/89, 8/43, 8/34, 77/44, 7/47, 0/33,0/43 0/65, 0/66

COLOUR VISIONARY RUNNER-UP: RAVI RAJ JOIYA, MUMBAI

Drawing a reference from his daily walks with his dog, Ravi Raj Joiya captured the soft, ever-changing tones of the sky at sunset. His look featured a seamless blend of these sunny shades, applied with utmost precision to achieve a luminous, multidimensional finish. Using the New Koleston Perfect Me+ shades, Ravi Raj brought to life the passing beauty of the Golden Hour, delivering a hairstyle that radiates elegance. Using the New Koleston Perfect Me+ shades, Ravi Raj brought the Golden Hour to life, resulting in a look full of warmth.

COLOUR SHADES USED:

• Blondorplex

• Koleston Perfect ME + - 10/8, 9/3, 8/43, 77/44, 55/66, 0/65, 0/33

CRAFT VISIONARY WINNER: KHUSHAL MALI, ROOTS MAKEOVER, UDAIPUR

Khushal Mali drew inspiration from his hometown of Udaipur, the city of lakes, where the sun meeting the water creates golden reflections that shift and change. Travelling across Rajasthan, he admired how sunsets and sunrises painted the sky with fiery reds, warm ambers, and deep golds. The vast desert landscapes during this time felt almost surreal. These sights stayed with him, and he knew he wanted to recreate that magic.

To bring this vision to life, he carefully selected Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Me+ shades, using vibrant reds, rich naturals, and special mixes to mirror the golden hour’s hues. Each strand of hair reflected the warmth, depth, and movement of the sky’s colours. Through this look, he aimed to freeze the fleeting beauty of the Golden Hour, transforming hair into a canvas that tells a story of nature’s brilliance.

COLOUR SHADES USED:

• Blondorplex

• Koleston Perfect Me+ - 9/3, 8/34, 55/65, 0/00

CRAFT VISIONARY RUNNER-UP: SAPNA ALAY, VURVE SALON, BANGALORE

With unparalleled precision, Sapna Alay created a bold, contemporary expression of the Golden Hour. Her design incorporated soft pastel pinks and vibrant coral tones, achieved using Wella’s specialised colour formulations. The interplay of light and shadow in her work resulted in a striking, glossy finish, highlighting both the brilliance of the hues and the flawless execution of her vision.

COLOUR SHADES USED:

• Blondorplex

• Koleston Perfect Me+ - 10/95 ,0/65

• Color Fresh Create - Hyper coral, Tomorrow clear

ACADEMY STAR WINNER: NETRA VILAS, BBLUNT ACADEMY, MUMBAI

Netra’s look was inspired by the beauty of the sky, capturing the vibrant colours of sunrise and sunset. Her hair colour reflected bold strokes of sunlight, radiating warmth and energy. The shades blended smoothly, creating a sense of movement. Soft, flowing waves mirrored the gentle curves of clouds, adding a graceful touch. Through her creation, Netra celebrated the sky’s ever-changing beauty in a striking and elegant style.

COLOUR SHADES USED:

• Color Fresh Create – Infinite Orange, Future Yellow,Nu-dist Pink, Tomorrow Clear

ACADEMY STAR RUNNER-UP: NIDHI, ORANE ACADEMY, CHANDIGARH

Nidhi’s winning look paid homage to the changing beauty of nature, reflecting the interplay of sunlight and clouds. Her hair colour captured the effect of the sun emerging through a sky filled with clouds, with luminous highlights that brought depth and movement.

The variation in the lengths of her bangs represented the unpredictable pattern of sun rays. Some strands were longer, while others were shorter, creating a soft yet dynamic frame around her face.

At the back, the layers resembled the movement of clouds drifting across the sky. Shorter and longer sections flowed together, giving a sense of motion and lightness.

COLOUR SHADES USED:

• Koleston Perfect Me+ - 6/34, 77/44, 8/34, 8/41

• Color Fresh Create – Infinite orange, Hyper Coral, Tomorrow Clear

The India TrendVision 2024/25 Grand Finale reaffirmed Wella’s commitment to empowering hair professionals with cutting-edge innovations and a platform to showcase their extraordinary talent.