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Just like bright hues can lift your spirits even on grey, dreary winter days, breezy pastels are the perfect match for sun-soaked afternoons. Switching up your hair color with the seasons is like breathing new life into your look – every new shade infuses a fresh energy that elevates your mood and maintains your style, no matter what the weather brings. Here’s a guide on transitioning your hair color routine seamlessly with the changing seasons, ensuring your hair stays vibrant, healthy, and in tune with the time of the year. 

Warm, Earthy Fall Hues

As the vibrant fall landscape comes to life, it’s the perfect moment to swap out those cool, summer-inspired shades for deep, warm tones that reflect the autumn foliage. From rich mahogany and dark copper streaks to chocolate browns, caramel, and honey-blonde hues, fall hair colors embrace warmth and richness, making this the ideal season to refresh your look. These warm colors enhance the glow of warm skin tones and suit olive and neutral skin tones.

Tips for fall hair color transition: Ask your hair stylist to use a gloss treatment or a toner to remove remnants of unwanted brassy, blonde tones. You can also add some low lights to keep your light shades while gradually transitioning to deeper shades. 

Dramatic Winter Shades

Winter months call for some deeper, richer hair colors that add a touch of warmth and contrast to the chilly weather. From the classic winter shades like ash brown, honey blonde, deep blacks, and warm caramels, to the newer rose gold, cherry cola, pecan red, and smokey blue hues, winter hair is all about adding some fun and color to the short, dull days. 

Honey blonde works beautifully on all skin tones, while deep blacks, cherry cola, and warm caramels shine on medium to dark skin. For fair to medium skin tones, smokey blue is a stunning choice.

Tips for winter hair color transition: Why not let your hairstylist transition your fall copper red to a deeper burgundy, or a warm chestnut to a deep chocolate this winter? Or cool down your highlights by adding lowlights like ash-brown or beige. Deep low lights and darker shades also create depth and richness, making your hair look fuller and more vibrant. 

Soft and Bold Spring Colors

Spring symbolizes new beginnings, a perfect time to refresh your hair color. From soft pastels like silver rose, peach, lilacs, or strawberry-tinged blonde, light and fresh hues complement the cool and crisp sunny, spring day and look great on light skin tones. 

In the mood for vibrant hues? Why not try a bright, apricot red? It looks great on all skin tones! Or perhaps a deep indigo blue for a more dramatic change?

Tips for spring hair color transition: Spring colors like pastels and lighter shades require more maintenance and regular touch-ups to keep them looking fresh. Use deep conditioning treatments to prevent frizz and dryness due to increased humidity and sun exposure.

Vibrant Summer Hues

Embrace the carefree, sun-soaked summer vibes with warm, beachy shades like golden brown and chocolate brown. These colors compliment warm skin tones well. Ash blonde, bronde hues, or the more daring ocean blue look great on lighter skin tones. Summer hair colors are all about capturing the essence of those easy, breezy days under the sun. 

Tips for summer hair color transition: Consider a gradual lightening with subtle highlights or balayage. Keep your hair healthy and vibrant by deep conditioning regularly, using quality shine sprays or serums, and trying a gloss treatment to boost shine and luster. 

Choose the Best Hair Color for You This Season 

Hair color trends constantly evolve to capture the spirit of each season. Whether you’re drawn to the earthy tones of fall, the vibrant shades of summer, or the cool pastels of spring, there’s a perfect shade to match your hair texture, personality, and skin tone. If you’re still on the fence, consult a professional hair colorist who can help you discover the color that perfectly complements your style and brings out your best features.

To book an appointment for coloring your hair with the haircare professionals at Salon Artigiano, call us at 609-581-6600 or send us a message.