When winter comes and the frigid temps hit, we need to take our wins where we can get them. Our favorite winter serotonin hits include, but are not limited to: A SAAD lamp. A bowl of soup. Hallmark movies. And best of all (but no disrespect to soup) — a fresh hair color that says “I’m ready for the new year, even if it is dark at 4:00 P.M.”

This winter, there is no shortage of colors for those who like to stand out or those have more conventional tastes. “Whether it’s making your hair more golden for the glitz and glam of the new year or deepening and richening your hair, the winter commands that level of newness that we all want,” says Santa Barbara-based colorist Christin Brown. “As a hair colorist, it’s absolutely a time where I feel the most introspective and creative.” 

But before you head into the salon, why not peruse some of the cute color ideas a few of our esteemed professionals are seeing a lot of? We spoke to some of our favorite colorists about the hair colors their clients are getting and what to ask for if you plan on going for any of them. So bookmark this page, because you’re gonna need it for reference. “I always recommend bringing photos to your colorist to show the color you are looking to achieve and then discuss if it is the right shade for your skin tone,” colorist and DpHue co-founder Justin Anderson advises.

And with that, let’s get into the winter hair color ideas the pros are loving, along with a little celebrity inspo to tie it all together. Sit back, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and scroll on for the best ones ahead.

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