Winter Hair Ideas for the Colder Months
Winter asks something different of your hair. The colour palette shifts, the party season brings a reason to do something a little special, and the weather itself — cold air outside, dry central heating inside — quietly works against your hair’s condition. A good winter hair plan accounts for all three. Here are our favourite ideas for the season, from the team at Wisteria Avenue in Abingdon.
Richer, deeper winter colour
As the light fades and summer’s brightness disappears, hair colour tends to look its best when it’s taken a little deeper and warmer. Think rich chocolate browns, warm chestnut tones, deep coppers and soft, smoky brunettes — shades that feel right against winter clothing and winter light in a way that bright summer blonde sometimes doesn’t.
You don’t have to commit to a dramatic change to get the effect. Adding lowlights through blonde or light brown hair is one of the simplest ways to add winter depth and dimension without a full colour change, and it grows out softly. If you’re not sure what would suit you, a colour consultation is the place to start — we’ll talk through your natural tone, your skin tone and how much upkeep you want before anything is decided.
Party-season styling
Winter is the one time of year when there’s a genuine run of occasions — Christmas nights out, family gatherings, New Year — and it’s worth having your hair sorted for them. A blow dry transforms how a style sits and lasts noticeably longer in cold, dry winter air than it does in summer humidity, which makes it a reliable choice for an evening out.
If you have something particularly special coming up, book in ahead rather than hoping for a last-minute slot — December is our busiest month, and the popular evening appointments go first.
Looking after winter hair condition
This is the part that’s easy to overlook. Cold outdoor air and warm, dry indoor heating are a tough combination for hair — together they pull moisture out, which shows up as dryness, static and dullness by mid-winter. Hats help protect against the cold but create friction, and wet hair is more fragile in low temperatures, so it’s worth drying your hair properly before heading outside.
A professional conditioning treatment partway through winter makes a real difference to how your hair feels and looks, and it’s a small thing that’s easy to add to a regular appointment. If your hair is already feeling the effects, our advice on what to do about dry hair is worth a read.
A fresh winter cut
Winter is also a sensible time to rethink your cut. A shape that needs daily styling is harder to keep up when mornings are dark and cold — so if your current style is high-effort, it might be the moment to move towards something that works with less intervention. Equally, if you’ve been growing your hair out, a tidy-up keeps the ends healthy through the harsher months. Either way, it starts with a conversation about what your hair and your winter routine realistically need.
Book your winter refresh in Abingdon
Whether it’s a deeper winter colour, a party-season blow dry, a condition-restoring treatment or a fresh cut, our stylists would be glad to help you get your hair right for the season. Have a look at our price list to see what’s involved, and book in — especially if you’re planning ahead for the December rush.
