February 05, 2018 - 13:35 GMT Elle Sixsmith The reverse balayage is the daring hair trend that you’ll be asking for in 2018 Last year we had the succulent-inspired, opal and lest we forget leopard print coloured hair . But now looking to the biggest hair looks of 2018 , we think we've finally found a trend that we can get on-board with. The reverse balayage is the new colour technique taking over our feed and we've got serious hair envy. The technique is the total opposite of a balayage (blending darker strands and lightening them a sun-kissed honey hue). Instead, this new rule-breaking technique focuses on darkening lighter hues – think blonde roots leading to coffee-coloured tips. The result? A surprisingly dramatic look. And it's not as high-maintenance as it looks either. We chatted to Sam Burnett, session stylist and founder of London salon Hare & Bone for a better insight into the trend. He explained: "Most … [Read more...] about The reverse balayage is the new hair trend taking over Instagram