Embrace the Seasons: Transform Your Hair Color for Every Time of Year

The Season of Richness...

This winter’s most requested tones are all about dimension. Think soft brunettes with golden ribbons of warmth running through the mid-lengths and ends. These tones add depth and glow to your complexion while keeping your hair color looking vibrant even in low winter light.

These darker looks don't mean a flat all-over color. By adding subtle lowlights, you keep movement and dimension while still giving that cozy, rich look that winter hair is known for. It’s the kind of color that looks effortless — shiny, soft, and natural in every light.

Also, if you’ve been thinking about a fun change this fall, cherry cola hair (put that in your Pinterest search bar) is one of the prettiest trends of the season. It’s a deep brunette shade with a hint of red that catches the light and gives your hair that cozy, fall glow. It’s bold enough to feel new but soft enough to wear every day. This tone adds warmth, richness, and shine — the perfect mix for cooler weather and holiday photos.

Ways to go Brunette-ish for the winter...

You don't have to go completely dark for winter, but there are ways that you can go darker while staying in your shade range.

-Adding lowlights can add depth and keep you around the same shade.

-Going half a shade darker with your base/root color. This brings a richness to your overall look while still keeping your hair light on the ends

-Going a shade darker with an overall toner. This will give you a darker look for a couple of months, with the added benefit of shiny and healthier hair.

Signs you need to add in some darker pieces

-hair looks hollow

-hair lacks shine

-hair looks bland

-You wouldn't describe your hair color as rish

Words to use at your next color appointment

-warmth

-richness

-dimension

-yummy-ness

-depth

Prep Now for Going Lighter

If you know you’ll want to go lighter again when the weather warms up, winter is the time to start preparing. Healthy hair lightens more effectively, retains its tone longer, and stays shiny throughout the process. The key is to build strength and moisture now, before the spring brightening season starts.

Here’s how to do it:

• Keep up on your trims to prevent dry ends from breaking.

• Add deep hydration at home with your stylist’s recommended mask.

• Schedule an in-salon treatment like K18, which rebuilds hair from the inside out, strengthens against breakage, and keeps your strands healthy through every color change.

That kind of prep work makes your spring and summer color transformations smoother, faster, and easier on your hair.

Protect Your Color This Winter

Between dry air, heat styling, and indoor heating, hair tends to lose moisture quickly during the colder months. A professional treatment is the best way to keep your color vibrant and your ends strong.

I recommend scheduling a K18 Repair + Gloss Service to help lock in shine and strengthen your strands while refreshing your color. It’s the perfect reset between seasons.

Happy styling