DeBolt says his clients aren’t opting for huge changes this winter; instead they’re making subtle tweaks to their current shades. “Clients are opting for richer, more dimensional versions of their spring and summer looks,” he says. “For blondes that may mean adding ribbons of deeper shades of blonde to create more shade-on-shade dimension. This may also include glossing their hair to a deeper, buttery tone or playing with a fashion accent like marigold, peach or apricot.” For brunettes, he said, adding a gloss to make your color richer, and adding more amber, gold, and “root beer” tones are great options. “Overall the feeling is warmer, richer, and a more lived-in-looking hair color.”
Subtle highlights are a great way to refresh your look without veering into drastic territory. Brown balayage gives hair lots of dimension and pop. This color gives a nice, subtle sun-kissed look and works for everyone. Ask your colorist for varying shades of brown placed throughout your hair for the most dimensional and natural look.
With 2020 giving us the unknown, this power color gets us back to a place of control and glamour. This shade color represents power, authority, and charisma. Since black hair looks so shiny and healthy, Burns says this color actually flatters a wide range of skin tones—on paler skin it has a Snow White effect, and on darker skin it can bring out richer tones. When talking to your stylist, ask for an inky black shade and a gloss to make it look as shiny as possible.
If the new year has you itching to go blonder, Powell suggests easing in with a blonde balayage for a seamless transition. Ask your stylist for various shades of blonde placed throughput your hair.
It may seem far away, but already thinking about the warmer months. Warm nut tones can create a soft spring vibe. We will begin to see a lot of cashew, walnut, and almond type of hues blended into brunette hair in the warmer months of 2021.Keep your brown deep for now, but when spring comes along, ask your stylist for neutral light brown and dark blonde highlighting that blends well with your natural hair color.
