21 Warm Winter Hair Colors You’ll Want Immediately

When cowboy copper took the hair color world by storm, I thought it was going to be a passing trend. While I love red hair in any shade, it’s a high maintenance color that fades fast and needs lots of upkeep, which usually makes it a short-lived endeavor. That has absolutely not been the case in the hair world. Reds are still going strong, but they’ve gotten richer, warmer, and more dramatic for winter. Plus, we’re seeing delicious chocolates and shimmering toffee caramel colors, too. I’ve been seeing so many gorgeous winter hair color pics on Instagram and thought I’d round them up and share them here, in case you’re looking for something to inspire your next trip to the salon.

Going red is definitely an investment, so I’m sharing some of my favorite products and tips at the end of the post for keeping your reds rich as long as possible. I’m linking to the original creator for all of the photos below. If you love someone’s work, feel free to click over to their page and let them know or scroll through more of their hair inspo to find exactly what you’re looking for. Because this is an image heavy post, some images may take a few seconds to load. I have no control over the speed of the server, so please be patient 🙂

 Gorgeous Winter Hair Color Inspo:

1. Rich Chocolate with Red Balayage by @hair.by.jessv:

This is stunning. There might be some lightening involved on the balayage to get the red to pop this much, but it’s not going to be as damaging as bleach all over the hair. Love the warmth and the way the colors catch the light.

2. Puple Toned Black by @stylelushsalon:

I love this inky black with tons of purple. So beautiful and unexpected. I’ve been black and I will say that it’s a tough color to change or grow out, but if you’re committed to the look, then it’s worth it.

3. Deep Red with Coppery Highlights by @suetyrrellstylist: 

Gorgeous. The coppery tendrils and ends look like they’re on fire. A perfect contrast and pop against the deep red.

4. Chocolate Copper by @cultureclubsalon and @hair_by_kissa:

Love this deep chocolate with hints of copper. It’s warm and dimensional and unique.

5. Burgundy Hair by @hairartistrybyjay_:

Obsessed with this. I’m not sure if the burgundy rose petals were the inspiration here, but this color is a dead on lookalike, which is amazing.

6. Dimensional Brunette by @colorbymarina:

Color By Marina has perfected the art of the dimensional brunette. She has so many gorgeous pictures of hair on her Instagram, that I’m sure you’ll find something there you love. I want all of them, honestly. She’s a true talent.

7. Fall Hair Tones by @sarabotsfordhair: 

Sara Botsford is another talented colorist who shares generously on her Instagram. I love this gorgeous image of four different warm fall hair tones. She shares the formulas, too, although there’s a wealth of information on her page, so make sure to check it out for even more inspo.

8. Burgundy Blends by @live_love_dohair:

Obsessed with this look. Head to her page to see the formula and her tips for how to safely transition hair from season to season with minimal damage.

9. Warm Brown with Toffee Highlights by @live_love_dohair:

Okay, another one from this stylist because I love everything she does. Here’s proof that you can still have your highlights, but warm them up for fall.

10. Warm Chocolate with Caramel Highlights by @nsstylesalon:

I really love this. The little pop of color adds just enough pow, while the warm chocolate is a beautiful base.

11. Christmas Copper by @colormeamberr: 

This stunner shimmers more than any Christmas tree. She has absolutely nailed the perfect copper tone here. Check out her page for more gorgeous coppery reds.

12. Copper Red by @beautyybyjm_:

Want more red and copper, but with a darker base? This is it right here. Find the perfect tone on her Instagram, where she shares so many gorgeous reds, you’ll have a hard time choosing a favorite.

13. Red on Fire by @victoriarosebeauty:

I keep coming back to this one. I’ve looked at it so many times, I just love it. I’m not sure how much I’d have to lighten my hair to pull it off, but it might be worth it.

14. Coppery Reddish Brown by @maeipaint:

Now this color stopped my scroll. You’ve gotta head to her page to see this one, because she shares a video of the process, as well as a jaw dropping before picture. What this color does for most skin tones is incredible. You look lit from within. She also generously shares more about her formula and placement, so definitely head over for the deets.

15. Copper Dream by @brushed.by.bri:

Do you want a coppery reddish brown without committing to a lot of bleach and color? This can be done with less damage, but plenty of dimension, richness and shine. Head to her page to see more details of this and her many other inspiring hair pictures.

16. Espresso Roast by @sahil.bhatti2:

This is speaking my love language, which is coffee. Lots of coffee. I love this rich, bold, dreamy espresso colored hair. He has so many other beautiful photos, too.

17. Warm Red by @dakotajameshair: 

So good, you guys. Dakota James nails the warm red look here. This is going to fade beautifully, too. I love how he breaks down his formula. Head to his page for a major dose of gorgeous hair inspo.

18. Copper Tipped Red by @vinneylima:

Holy moly! This is incredible. The placement of the coppery pieces is perfect and the cut and style is *chef’s kiss*, too.

19. Chocolate Cherry by @danielledoeshair: 

The color of fall! Chocolate cherry is so luxe. It compliments any skin tone, it make the hair luxuriously shiny, and it fades to a rich brunette. Danielle has another inspiring Instagram that you’ll want to follow immediately if you love hair inspo like this.

20. Candy Bar by @danielledoeshair: 

This one made me think of a candy bar, like the layers of chocolate and dark caramel. Delicious. Another winner by Danielle.

21. Cherry Cordial by @ricardoalonsobeauty:

Finishing strong with this warm, dimensional reddish brown. He shares his formula and care tips, so be sure to click the link and head to his post.

Caring for Colored Hair:

One great thing about going with warmer tones is that they don’t damage hair as much as going blonde. In fact, my hair looks healthier than ever since I switched to darker hair colors about a year ago. I need less products and its much lower maintenance to keep my hair healthy, too. But, if you want to keep those red colors from fading, you’ll want to make sure you’re using the right products for hair. And, as always, protect hair from heat with heat protectants, use oils to keep hair shiny and moisturized, and apply the occasional hair mask for extra love.

Here’s some of my favorites:

• I love a good hair mask and I’ve tried a lot of them.
• Here’s 8 great products to encourage hair growth and keep hair healthy.
• Always use a heat protectant when heat styling. Some of them have style memory so that for a couple days after, you just need to use a quick blast of a hair dryer and the style will bounce back. This has been my favorite lately. 
• Let your hair air dry when possible. I wrote a whole post on how to air style hair so it’s not frizzy.
• Or, you can use heatless curl stylers to avoid hot tools. Here’s a great heatless curls set with great reviews.
• Use a hair oil through the middle and ends of your hair the night before you wash your hair. If you are close to a Trader Joe’s, they have a hair oil that is under $10 and I really love it. Just don’t put it on your scalp or it’ll make your hair really oily. Or, I will put this oil through the middle and ends of my hair on the last day before I shampoo and I’m wearing my hair in a ponytail or messy bun.
• Use a color safe shampoo and conditioner that won’t strip color. There are a lot of good options out there, so use what works for your hair. Here’s one that I keep going back to. 

If you want to add some reddish color to your hair without a permanent hair dye, check out my new review on the Auburn Spice Glaze Super Hair Gloss. So pretty!

Healing Hair From the Inside Out:

When trying to heal damaged hair or keep hair healthy, start from the inside out. Consider putting collagen in your water or tea. I like Vital Proteins. It dissolves quickly and is tasteless. I drink a scoop a day in a cup of tea. It really helps with healthier, thicker hair growth that can withstand styling and coloring. This collagen helps my hair and nails grow faster and I do see a difference with wrinkles, too. See my full review of it here.

MORE HAIR COLOR INSPIRATION:

Still looking for the perfect hair color? I’ve been coloring my hair since I was 16 and I love sharing gorgeous hair color. You may also like these posts:

• 33 fall hair colors that’ll get you in the mood for autumn
• 25 Chic Gray Blending for Dark Hair Ideas
• 15 Blonde Balayage Pics That’ll Have You Running To Your Stylist!
• 20 Hot Copper & Spicy Red Balayage Looks That Are On Fire!
• 25 Delicious Caramel Balayage Combos You’ll Love!
• 25 Chic Brown Balayage Hair Color Ideas

Hope you find the perfect hair color,

E