Greige blonde, cold brew brown, icy platinum—you can't go wrong with these trending shades.
It’s tempting to latch on to the familiar during the colder months: the same cozy sweater dresses and boots, the tried-and-true quick-dry morning hair routine, the never-ending Netflix queue of reruns and reboots. But when it comes to your winter hair color, we suggest trying out something out of the ordinary. From icy cool blonde to golden-black brunette, our favorite new hair colors can liven up anyone’s look when the rest of the world is looking grey. Trust us: The colors that thrive in the winter months are unexpectedly bold and universally flattering. Get ready to screenshot the best winter hair color ideas of 2019 for your next salon appointment, ahead.
01.
Greige Blonde
This ultra-flattering warm blonde, seen on the likes of Gigi Hadid, is “an ashy golden beige,” according to Stephanie Brown, Master Colorist at IGK Salon Soho in New York City.
02.
Pop of Color
Billie Eilish’s signature look may be daring, but that doesn’t mean it
won’t be trending. “I think people will like to play around with a
version of this look by starting out with platinum hair, dying the roots
one color, and leaving the ends either platinum or dying it another,”
predicts Brown. “Pastel colors would be ideal for this look,” she adds.
“If you have short hair, try a bold teal green all over like Cynthia Erivo,” Brown recommends for an equally on-trend effect.
03.
Golden-Black Brunette
“For brunettes with almost black hair, like Lizzo or Shay Mitchell, look
for an almost gold undertone for the hair,” Brown suggests. “It should
almost be like gold flecks are reflecting off of it.”
“Warmer hair is more flattering for most skin tones as it brightens up the face,” explains Brown. However, she cautions against adding red to the mix. “It might read more eggplant or purple, which we want to avoid,” she says.
04.
Mulled Wine
Take red hair a few notches warmer for winter with a dusky crimson shade. Zendaya's shade has hints of chardonnay red with onyx and auburn accents for dimension.
Classic braids like Rihanna's feel a touch more modern when dyed a spicy red tint.
05.
Blended Balayage
If you're stuck between blonde and brunette, get the best of both worlds
with a soft fade from dark roots to blonde hair. To brighten your look
on dark winter days, frame your face with blonde pieces like Margot
Robbie.
For a little extra drama in your winter look, take notes on Miley Cyrus's hair color. Hers gradually fades from ashy brown to light blonde, but her bangs emphasize the contrast between her roots and her ends (in a good way). "It’s almost like Nirvana Blonde but it’s not as dramatic,” Brown explains.
06.
Icy Silver
Go for a new silver hue with slightly darker roots to become the ice queen you've always wanted to be, like Cardi B.
07.
Dark Cold Brew
08.
Inky Black
09.
Honey Blonde
10.
Red Hot
11.
Bright Blonde
