Pantone has officially unveiled its Colour of the Year for 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This rich, earthy mid-brown with warm taupe undertones is described as “thoughtful indulgence,” and evokes harmonious comfort and feelings of contentment. With its sensorial richness, Mocha Mousse encourages personal luxury through intimate yet indulgent experiences, making it a popular choice for creative applications across various industries—from interiors and fashion to hair colour.
Adele Clarke, OSMO Ambassador and owner of Spectrum Hair in St Helens, shares her excitement for embracing Mocha Mousse in hair colour. “Pantone’s Mocha Mousse is a dream for hair. This soft, chic mid-brown shade is so versatile, sitting perfectly between cool and warm tones, making it universally flattering for all skin tones. Whether you’re toning blondes or enhancing brunettes, this luxe colour creates a decadent, polished finish,” she explains. For darker bases, Mocha Mousse shines when paired with techniques like balayage or root smudging, incorporating cooler, multi-tonal accents for added depth and dimension.
To achieve the stunning Mocha Mousse-inspired tone, Adele recommends OSMO IKON Light Chocolate Blonde for creating multi-dimensional shine and a creamy, polished finish. For at-home maintenance, she suggests OSMO COLOUR REVIVE® CAFE LATTE, an intense colour conditioning treatment infused with Avocado and Linseed Oil that restores vibrancy and shine, keeping hair colour stronger for longer. With its quick 3-minute processing time, it’s perfect for clients looking to keep their salon colour fresh between appointments.
As we move into 2025, Mocha Mousse captures the shift towards natural, earthy aesthetics, offering a modern yet timeless vibe that pairs beautifully with the dimensional colour trend dominating the year ahead. Whether it’s enhancing faded blondes, enriching brunettes, or curating multi-tonal effects, Mocha Mousse is set to become the cornerstone of winter hair trends.
