Best Winter Hair Colours 2024: Unlock Your Natural Beauty

As Winter creeps in, so does the temptation to switch up your look, giving you the chance to opt for a trending Winter hair colour of 2024 that’s more autumnal and warm. Rich, dark tones pair well with winter outfits and complement facial features, bringing a ‘very demure, very cutesy’ edge to any look!
At UKLASH, our Senior Content Marketing Manager, Liz, recently took the plunge and switched up her blonde hair for a darker, caramel-toned look that really brings the best out of her eyes and highlights her super natural beauty, which has led us to think - ‘should I change my hair colour for winter?’
At UKLASH, we understand that going through a major hair colour change can be a daunting prospect, which is why we’re here with the top Winter hair colour trends for 2024 and plan on breaking down below how to choose the winter hair colour for you.

Top Trends for Winter Hair Colour 2024

The overriding theme across Winter hair colour trends of 2024 is the continuation of the food-inspired beauty trend that we’ve seen dominate the beauty industry over 2023 and 2024. In Spring we had strawberry girl makeup and glazed doughnut skincare and now following into Autumn and Winter 2024, we’re seeing the domination of espresso and chocolate tones. See below the four best winter hair colours 2024 that we’ve picked to help boost your super natural beauty!

1. Chocolate Brown

Deep brown, chocolatey tones can add dimension and richness, giving a luxurious edge to your look. Though, if you’re looking for a drastic change; say you’re going from blonde to brown, it’s important to consult a professional to avoid ending up with a green hue in your hair. Go to a trusted hairdresser and speak to a qualified colourist and they can help you choose the perfect tone for you. 
As a rough guide, it’s important to learn your skin’s undertone and this can advise you on how to choose the winter hair colour for you, and what shade of brown will be right for your skin tone. To learn more about your skin undertones using a TikTok filter, head to our article here. Alternatively, you can conduct a vein test in the natural light. Look at your wrist, if your veins appear green, you likely have a warm undertone. If they seem blue or purple, you likely have a cool undertone, or if you see a mix of both colours, you likely have a neutral undertone. A rich chocolatey hair colour tends to look best on those with warm undertones, whereas those with cooler undertones tend to suit cooler, more espresso-brown hair colours. 

2. Caramel Balayage

If you’re looking for a seasonal hair colour change but want to opt for a more gradual switch that is low-maintenance and a hair colour that is easy to keep up, going for a balayage might be for you! If you’re wondering, what is a balayage? It’s a hair colouring technique that involves a custom hand-painted method that achieves a gradient colour, typically running from dark to light. Going for a balayage is a great way to add depth and multiple tones to your hair colour and give yourself a little winter glow-up ready for all of the Christmas festivities!

3. Copper

The copper hair trend is one that has been popular for around a year, but has really come into its own this Winter. It’s a great warm tone and offers an autumnal spin on classic blonde and brown hair colours and has been adopted by multiple celebrities from Kendall Jenner to Sydney Sweeney. It’s important to try this trend with a professional colourist at a salon to avoid any mishaps and to achieve a shade that suits your skintone.

4. Cherry Coke Red

As previously mentioned, the food-inspired beauty trend is one that isn’t going anywhere, and can be seen in this red-hued hair tint. Either a subtle shift from darker hair colours or a drastic change if you’re a blonde, the cherry coke hair trend is one that has been around for a while but was reignited after popstar, Dua Lipa, was seen rocking the hair colour. It comes with a revival of ‘90s style, as this punk-inspired shade of red imbues ‘90s rebellion and edgy style. If you’re already working with a dark hair colour, this is an easy at-home winter hair colour to achieve in your own bathroom with a simple tinted hair gloss.

How to Choose the Right Winter Hair Colour For You

When choosing the perfect hair colour for you, you should consider a few things. Firstly, are you looking for a low-maintenance hair colour? If so, you might want to steer away from a dramatic colour change and opt for either highlights, balayage or a hair tint. Highlights and balayage require less maintenance as they need to be topped up less often than a full head colour. A hair tint is also a low-maintenance option as this is a treatment that you can apply in the comfort of your own home.

Another thing to consider when changing your hair colour is your skin tone and undertone as previously mentioned. Generally speaking, if you have warm undertones in your skin, you should opt for warmer shades of brown and red, whereas cooler undertones should opt for ashier shades of brown and blonde colours. Another thing to consider before adopting a winter hair colour is your budget. Not only can a drastic change in hair colour be costly to implement and keep up, but also you need to consider the cost of keeping your hair healthy, as colouring your hair can cause additional damage and dryness. If colouring your hair for the first time, try opting for a low-cost, low-maintenance hair colour first and seeing how you like it. If you’re happy and are still looking to make a bigger hair colour change, then you can make the plunge knowing what you’re getting yourself into.

Extra Tips For Winter Hair Care

Colouring your hair for Winter can when the temperature starts to drop can lead to dry, brittle and damaged hair. It’s important to get into a healthy haircare routine to prevent hair breakage and help to promote healthy and happy hair growth.
Using the UKHAIR by UKLASH Grow Stronger haircare range can help to keep your hair stronger, healthier and less prone to breakage. To shop the full hair care range, head here.
- Rinse With Warm Water - Using water that’s too hot when Shampooing and Conditioning in the shower can strip your hair of it’s natural oils, adding to the dry texture and increasing the chance of breakage. By rinsing with cold or warm water, you can seal the cuticles and prevent the risk of cuticle penetration and damage.
- Use Bond-Building Technology - The UKHAIR by UKLASH Repair Mask offers bond-building technology that works to rebuild, repair, and reinforce the keratin content in your hair, which naturally comprises 80-85% of the hair follicle. This results in stronger, smoother, and healthier-looking hair that can withstand the damage and dryness caused by cold temperatures and hair colouring.
- Wear Head Protection - When bracing the Winter weather, it’s worth wearing protection, such as a hat or a scarf to protect your hair from brisk winds and cold temperatures that can make your hair dry and prone to breakage, particularly if has recently been dyed your favourite winter hair colour of 2024!