Changing your hair color is one easy way to completely change up your look, no matter what season it is. It's definitely more of a commitment than switching up your manicure, but we're in love with how warm these winter hair colors are. A bold shade can make you feel more daring, or swapping out a neon with a natural color can make you feel more toned-down and moody for cold weather.
We already walked you through last year's fall hair trends, and this winter is all about updated takes on natural hair colors, plus a few fun shades thrown in as well. Either way, you'll look like you've been out in the sun all day long, even if you haven't left the comfort of your bed. Full of dimension and glossy shine, these winter hair colors are chic, natural, and eye-catching. Keep reading for our favorite picks for the winter and we'll see you at the salon.
Chocolate Brown
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DENISE | SEATTLE BALAYAGE | BRUNETTES on Instagram: "🍫🍫🍫🍫 * Starting point- zone 1 & 2 all natural level 4 with previously colored ends in zone 3 * Goal- soft dimensional brunette * Placement- partial head of teasy-lights During her lifting process her natural hair in zone 1 & 2 we lifted her to a level 7-8. Her ends she was only able to lift to a 7 without jeopardizing the integrity of her hair. Formula- •flash lift power 9 with 10vol (I wanted her to lift slow and steady so I could control the warmth left in her hair.) •treated with CAT to strengthen and prep the hair for the glossing service •first glossing just on ends that were previously colored shades eq gloss 08N, 07P, 08VB •root melt shades eq gloss 03NW, 03N •global glossing 06NCH & 06NA •finished with acidic bonding concentrate Styling products used to create this look- •one united •all soft moisture repair leave-in •quick blowout •frizz dismiss rebel tame •oil for all •texture spray •brushable hairspray All products by @redken and can be purchased on my online store by clicking the link in my bio and clicking shop Redken. Styling tools by @oliviagarden_int Curling iron by @bioionic Board by @cooboard ______________________________________ #redken #redkenbrandambassador #redkenartist #oliviagarden #oliviagardenbrandambassador #redkennaturalchocolates #redkenpower9 #hairlovesshadeseq #seattlebalayage #seattlestylist #seattlecolorist #oneshot2023_brunettes #oneshot2023_balayage #bigshot2023_stylingshot #oneshot2023_placement #seattlebrunette #expensivebrunette #dimensionalbrunette #chocolatebrownhair #behindthechair #seattle #maplevalley #healthyhair #fallhair #fallhaircolor #ittakesapro #warmbrownhair #richbrownhair @behindthechair_com @beautylaunchpad @mastersofbalayage @american_salon @modernsalon @maneaddicts @cooboard @oneshothairawards"Add some different shades of brown throughout your hair (like this look, which adds highlights near the scalp) for an emphasis on your hair's length and add some movement to the hair.
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Hair Extensions • Balayage • Makeup on Instagram: "Warm brown balayage is perfect for brunettes looking to make a change! Chocolate brown and chestnut tones are among the trendiest fall hair colors to play around with🤎💛🍁🍂 . . . . . . #balayage hairgoal #balayage #longhair #brunnete #caramel #natural #soft #beautiful #babylights #summerhair #summerlook #beachywaves #hairstylist #paintinghair #stunning #girls #women #haircolor #haircut #hairart #color #hairgoals #woodlandhills #losangeles #dimension #fallhair"If you're missing your summer highlights but don't want to go for an all-out sunny look, focus on adding warmth to your hair instead of just going lighter. Not only will it add a little bit of extra color but it will also add dimension!
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Lacey Nash | Buford Hairstylist on Instagram: "So obsessed with this brunette! 😍 Swipe to see how much of a difference the lighting makes. #blondetobrunette #darkhairdontcare #darkhairbalayage #darkhaircolor #darkhairhighlights #reversebalayage #highlights #redkenshadeseq #redken #redkenobsessed #redkenshadeseqformulas #chocolatebrownhair #schwarzkopf #schwarzkopfprofessional #schwarzkopfusa #mediumbrownhair #bufordhairstylist #bufordgahair #bufordhighway #bufordstylist #flowerybranchstylist #flowerybranchhairstylist #lanier #lanierislands #lakelanier #buforddam #bufordcornmaze #hairinspiration #hairinspo #laceyslovelylocks"If you have cooler undertones or just aren't into a lot of warmth, go for a shade of brown that has just a touch of silver or blue to stay on trend.
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You don't have to add highlights or a balayage if you don't want to — dye your whole head a deep chocolate that will have you giving Blair Waldorf vibes at your next holiday party.
Opalescent Blonde
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We're obsessed with this shade of blonde that's a little bit white, a little bit pastel, and extra glossy. Add a little bit of lavender to your roots or hidden within your hair for a glimpse of color every time you move.
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𝑯𝑨𝒀𝑳𝑬𝒀 𝑺𝑯𝑼𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑬 on Instagram: "Opalescent blonde✨ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #haironthedailybyhayley #blondehair #blonde #hairtransformation #holographichair #olaplex #hair #hairstyles #liscensedtocreate #behindthechaironeshot #lovewhatyoudo #opalhair"Once you have that bright blonde color, feel free to add in as many pastel shades as you'd like for the ultimate 2023 take on unicorn hair.
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Shannon Lindsay Cross on Instagram: "opalescent platinum⚪️ full on blonde 👱🏼♀️ platinum card, shadow root, gloss, olaplex- 6 hours. Come hang out with me. 😘 - - - - / #gnv #blonde #redken #redken #olaplex #olaplex #gogators #shadeseq #balayagist #solasalons #Gainesville #modernsalon #balayageombre #bestofbalayage #gainesvillehair #solagainesville #floridahairshare #bestofgainesville #gainesvilleblonde #gainesvilleblonde #behindthechair_com #gainesvillebalayage #gainesvillecolorist #babylightsgainesville #citiesbesthairartists #gainesvillehairstylist"You can add a little bit of pink for a toned-down pastel look. It'll give you a barely-there color while still adding some warmth.
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Nicole Derba on Instagram: "Light opalescent pinks and purples for this icy blonde ✨"Give the balayage a pastel upgrade by moving from purple to pink around your head. Mix it into different layers for a three-dimensional look.
Mulled Wine
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Zoe ⭐️𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓⭐️ on Instagram: "I could use a glass (or 2🤪) of some spiced red wine after refreshing this rich red😋🍷🎄 . . . @behindthechair_oneshot @oneshothairawards @behindthechair_com #oneshot2023_reds #thesalonatulta #thesalonatultabeauty #ulta #ultabeauty #ultasalon #modernsalon #haircut #fashioncolor #fashioncolorhair #matrix #matrixsocolorcult #socolorcult #haircolor #redken #btc #hairstyles #hairoftheday #redhair #redhaircolor #redhairstyle #chicago #rubyred #chicagohairstylist #chicagohair #hairoftheday #ittakesapro #zostarstylez #winter #winterfashion #winterhaircolor""More and more people are embracing red locks," says celebrity hair stylist Glen Coco Oropeza. You’re going to see all different shades of red from deep violets and chestnut reds to vibrant orange reds and strawberry blonde reds."
Consider this winter hair color to be in between chocolate brown and deep magenta. It warm, it's statement-making, and we're obsessed.
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Hairhouse Warehouse Blacktown on Instagram: "Beautiful Balayage by Linda 💕💕 Loving this raspberry tone in @dare_dont_care call us to book on 96724636 or alternatively book online at www.hairhouse.com.au #raspberryhair #raspberrybalayage #balayagesydney #balayage #pinkbalayage #winebalayage #longhair #blacktown #blacktownsalon #westernsydneystylist #westernsydneystylist #blacktown #balayagewestsydney"Add more color to your tips (or your roots for a Billie Eilish-inspired look) for a bolder hair color that still feels very winter appropriate.
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Balayage isn't just for caramel colors. A muted wine red overtop of black is chic and we are all over it.
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PULP RIOT - Kelly- PA 💜 on Instagram: "MULLED WINE 🍷 so grateful my clients are vibing with these fall color palettes as much as i am! here’s the end result of the color i swatched out in my stories yesterday. what do you think?? @pulpriothair is the paint @colortrak are my tools @olaplex for strength @joshcomeauxhair color map to swatch @meganoh328 is my muse @thewarrensalon is the place #pulpriothair #pulpriot #colortrak #colortrakfam #colortrakcrew #hotd #olaplex #behindthechair #mulledwine #mulledwinehair #fallhair #fallhairinspo #modernsalon #modernsalontop100 #hotonbeauty #beautylaunchpad #lehighvalleyhair #bethlehemhairstylist #riotsyndicate #maneaddicts"Keep the dye to the ends of your hair for just a touch of color without committing to dying your whole head. Dying the end of each layer means that you'll still have color all over.
Icy Blue
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Huntsville Vivids & Extensions on Instagram: "🧊Ice, Ice Baby 🧊 I don’t ever do pastels or silver hair but every now and then I give in, oof I love it 🥰"We are in love with this icy blue winter hair color (hello Elsa!), and this deep-to-light dye job has multiple shades mixed in to create a complex color that will look great with all your holiday dresses.
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Split your dye right down the middle to bring a new meaning to two-toned. We'd recommend sticking to blonde on the other side to keep the look icy.
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Schwarzkopf Pro Österreich on Instagram: "Sirenenhaar, das uns nach dem Sommer nostalgisch macht 💙 Look von @schnittig_deutschlandsberg #bluehair #bluehairdontcare #bluebalayage #wavyhair #waves #icebluehair #varioblondplus #chromaid"Picking a shade of blue that has plenty of silver mixed into it will make your hair look extra icy.
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SKA Beauty Design on Instagram: "Ice Blue #bluehair #icebluehair #lanza #lanzacolor #boston #bostonhairsalon #bostonasian #bostonchinatown #downtownboston #波士顿 #波士顿潮色 #波士顿染发"Periwinkle is still within the ice blue wheelhouse but adds some purple in to set you apart from the crowd ;).
Ginger Brown
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With some brown mixed into it, this take on red hair has tons of dimension and warmth that is perfect for winter.
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🥳30 days return policy | 100% human hair 💚 on Instagram: "🔥New Arrival 👉The Ginger Brown #8 ,do you want to have a try?@twistedhair_ 👇Comment Bellow or DM me for this direct hair link 📣Mega Sale :Up to 55% off with code:T15 💰Pay with 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙/𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙮/𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙙𝙥𝙖𝙮/𝙎𝙚𝙯𝙯𝙡𝙚 Zero Interest! 4 Installments,you can get this hair as low as $𝟑𝟔.𝟏𝟐 . . . #klaiyihair #lacepartwig #gingerbrownhair #gingerbrownwig #gingerwig #gingerhair #gingerredhair #gingerredhead #brownwig #highlightwigr #fulllacewigs #closurewig #customwigs #wiginstall #straighthair #blackhairstyles #hdlacewigs #hdlaceclosure"As opposed to copper hair, ginger brown has touches of cinnamon and muted orange for a shade that is eye-catching but not overwhelming.
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Add golden or caramel tones to your balayage for a brighter take on this winter hair color.
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This ginger variation includes a honey blonde tone if you're not read to commit to full-on red. “I’m seeing that blondes are ready for a drastic change, they are going for a richer color," says Schwarzkopf Color Research Stylist, Wendy Gutkin.
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worldnewhair.com on Instagram: "#worldnewhair New Color For New Season🍁✨✨ Wig: Ginger Brown Brunette Auburn Copper Color Water Wave . ✅ Check bio link or Comment "link" to get now! Follow @world_new_hair for more inspiration . . . . . . . #gingerbrownhair #bouncycurls #wigsforsale #hairstyle #worldnewhairreview #worldnewhair #explore #exploremore #trendingnow #blackgirlmagic #wigslayer #gifts #wigfashion #lacefrontwigs #gluelessfrontal #lacewigs #lacefrontalsewin #lacefrontwig #fulllacewig #frontalsewin #lacemelted #altwigs #silkpress #whatfrontal"Ginger brown hair is also perfect for anyone who wants to try red but is hesitant to go for something like bright ruby red. Add a little bit of chocolate brown for a deeper color *and* a two-in-one trending hair color.
More Winter Hair Colors For 2023
Almost Natural
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G L E N C O C O O R O P E Z A on Instagram: "TIME MAGAZINE 😵 @sydney_sweeney 👄Makeup: @melissa.hernandez Hair: @glencocoforhair Assisted by: @guycorybeauty Nails: @nailsbyzola Styled: @mollyddickson Story: @maudeapatow Photos: @kelianne"Try a color that's one or two shades away from your natural color for a natural yet unexpected look. "People are realizing that straying too far away from your natural hair color over time leads to damage," says Glen Coco Oropeza. "Recently, we colored Sydney Sweeney to tone down her popularized golden blonde color and gave her a 'winter gold' hair color that’s much closer to her natural hair color. We are going to see a lot more of that in 2023."
Gemini Hair
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JCPenny Salon on Instagram: "Beautiful pink and purple hair done by our hairstylist Mee. #colorcorrections#jcpennysalon#jcpenny#milwaukeehairsalon#milwaukeehairstylist#milwaukee#brookfieldsquaremall#pinkandpurplehair#colorhair"This 2023 Pinterest trendis all about incorporating two shades into one look because why pick when you can have the best of both worlds?
Champagne Blonde
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Hand Tied Manes | Extensions on Instagram: "Champagne Blonde 🥂 Created by @jomakinmeblonde using three rows of 20” @bellamihairpro Flex Wefts in the color “Champagne Bubbles” @behindthechair_com @oneshothairawards @marybehindthechair @kevin.givens @thebtcshow #behindthechair #oneshothairawards #btconeshot2023_blondes #brazilianbondbuilder #jomakinmeblonde #btcscrollstoppers #champagneblonde #warmblonde #blondehairinspo #hairextensionmasters #handtiedmanes #hairextensionmagazine #beadedweftextensions #beachwaveshair #ghdhairnorthamerica #redken #modernsalon #citiesbesthairartists #americansalon #maneinterest #maneaddicts #beautylaunchpad #hairpainters"If you're going blonde for winter, opt for a champagne blonde that has cool-toned highlights and warmer low-lights for a complex and multi-dimensional finished product that we're obsessed with.
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⭐️Megan Rose Colors⭐️ on Instagram: "Minty🧤💕 . . @behindthechair_com @oneshothairawards #oneshothairawards #btconeshot2023_placement #btconeshot2023_reds #btconeshot2023_longcut #btconeshot2023_creativecolor #btconeshot2023_fringe #btconeshot2023_faceframe . . #haircolor #splithair #haircolor #pastelhair #kawaiihair #colorblocking #minthair #aquahair #tealhair #bluehair #gingerhair #copperhair #strawberryblonde #strawberryblondehair #pulpriot #pulpriothair #haircut #fringe #winterhair #winterhaircolor""More natural looking hair will come back in 2023. More sun kissed natural balayage highlights for a more muted dimensional look will become more popular," says Glen Coco Oropeza. "When we do see chunks of hair color, they will be more placed in one portion of the hair, be it the right or left side of the hair or placed underneath the hair so it pops out occasionally when the wind blows."
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Kay Mejia on Instagram: "No Makeup but Hair Done 💋 . . . . . Hair: @danniiraehairstylist . . . . . #ie #cali #california #fit #hellfireclub #journey #slimthicc #fitness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #confidence #selfie #selflove #latina #nerd #geek #blackhair #newhair #hair #glasses #mexicanamerican"You can't go wrong with a glossy black, especially in the winter. "We have seemly entered ‘the dark ages’ with women going for striking black hair colors," says Gutkin. "This trend is inspired by edgy actresses and recent streaming hit TV shows, which has led goth to go on to represent glamour."
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