If you’ve been craving a color change for this upcoming winter, you can count on the creative curlies of Instagram to point you in the direction of the latest in hair color trends. Whether you’re in the mood for muted pastel colors, a classically dark look, or an unexpectedly bright pop of color, you’ll find inspiration from natural hair influencers and expert stylists.
In addition to deep browns and blacks, vivid auburn and fiery reds are making a come-back along with combos like cherry blonde, caramels, baylage, and mahogany—meaning the possibilities are endless if you’re feeling inventive. And we’re here to help you navigate through some options!
Ahead are 15 winter hair colors for curls. We’d love to help you decide on your new look for the new year.
1. Muted Copper
Image Source: @hairbyreema
The smooth, effortless, muted copper hair color trend we all know and love is set to carry over into the winter months. It’s bright enough to draw attention, yet neutral enough to look stunning on anyone.
2. Warm Highlights
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Not ready to part with the summer-time blonde look? If your hair is still blonde from earlier in the year, there’s no need to cover it up with a darker color. Try letting it grow out for a different look or adding warm highlights.
3. Soft Auburn Brown
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Stylist and salon owner Kyle Huntsberry created a glossy, soft, auburn look that’s perfect for the fall and winter.
4. Rich Brown
Image Source:@lynn_styles
Brown tones look great on natural hair, and this look from Lynn was a subtle but game-changing hue from the client’s naturally black tresses.
5. Honey Brown
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Curly colorist Analis created a stunning color combo with this rich honey-brown shade.
6. Sabrina Carpenter Blonde
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We love a dramatic effect that intensifies the look of both colors, and the hues of dark roots and blonde at the root of this style are fantastic.
7. Caramel
Image Source: @wellhairusa
Warm caramel is in this season, and we love it every minute. What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a dollop of brown?
8. Ginger
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For curlies who prefer less dramatic colors, get into these different shades of ginger. Edwina’s multi-toned, brown curls look as if they could be completely natural.
9. Burgundy
Image Source:@curlssebeauty
Dubbed “deep burgundy” by the stylist, this color takes full advantage of the red color trend.
10. Rose Champagne
Image Source: @curlyhairbyagmajcher
Dusty, faded looking pastel colors always look so effortlessly cool. These champagne curls add a dreamy bit of color, just enough to make a statement.
11. Coral
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L.A. stylist Christin Brown created a bold color combo that gives us serious sunset vibes. Orange and pink never looked so good together.
12. Jet Black
Image Source: @manifestinghair
Deep and dark shades are effortlessly cool. These defined and bold curls have a rich hue that is enough to make a statement.
13. Merlot
Image Source: @lynn_styles
If you blink, you just might miss the hues of deep red, brown, and copper in these curls.
14. Butter Cake Blonde
Image Source: @thesavytouch
Bleach blonde in the summer and darker blonde for the colder months! These hues are almost a perfect match for the new year.
15. Cowboy Copper
Image Source: @shynessi.hair
Copper is popular among curlies this season, and Hortencia’s look proves why. The different tones of warm colors give her look a dimensional feeling that we love.
What recent hair color trends have you been keeping on your radar? Any plans to color your curls before the end of the year? Let us know all the details in the comments.
