A celebrity hairdresser who has recently been named the Australian hairdresser of the year has revealed the eight hair trends you need to know about in 2023, and the main mistakes we’re making with our locks.

Renya Xydis – who counts stars including Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman and Naomi Watts among her A-list clients – said the most important thing to think about when getting a great haircut is your face shape.

‘Face framing is essential to make a client look the best they can,’ Renya told FEMAIL.

She detailed the eight trends you need to know about. 

Renya Xydis (pictured) – who counts stars like Cate Blanchett and Naomi Watts among her clients – said the most important thing to think about when getting a haircut is your face shape

The first hair trend for the New Year is glossy block colour hair (pictured) in the place of balayage or washed-out colour

1. Glossy block colour hair

The first hair trend for the New Year is glossy block colour hair.

Forget balayage or washed-out colour, Renya said, as 2023 is all about ‘beautiful glossy healthy hair’.

‘Wella Shinefinity Glaze is possibly the best glaze launched in late 2022, as it lasts up to 20 washes and makes styling your hair a dream, while the shine is next level,’ Renya said.

‘Block colour also really highlights glazes, giving them a richness and depth.’

‘There is something very sexy about a side part, it says “I’m a confident intriguing woman”,’ Renya explained (side parting pictured)

2. Side partings

The second trend you might want to consider in January is a side parting.

‘There is something very sexy about a side part, it says “I’m a confident intriguing woman”,’ Renya explained.

If you decide to opt for a side parting, the hairdresser recommends you pair it with loose, big and bouncy curls.

‘Think Cybill Shepard in the 1980s TV show Moonlighting – she was a femme fatale,’ she said.

Bobs have been trending for a while now, and the 2023 update is a textured bob style (pictured)

3. Textured bobs

Bobs have been trending for a while now, and the 2023 update is a textured bob style.

‘What I love about a bob is that it is hands down just very cool,’ Renya said.

‘If you want to highlight any feature in your face, a sexy textured bob is the way to go.’

She recommends thinking about the shape of…