It's almost time for winter, and whether you're excited about the prospect of colder air, shorter days, and layering knits or not, I think we can all agree that the change of season is an excellent excuse to switch up your hair color.

It seems that if the ongoing (sigh) pandemic has taught us anything, it's that people are even more reluctant than ever to experiment with their hair color, whether at home or in newly reopened salons. This winter, there is no shortage of options for those who want to be daring, as well as for those who prefer a pretty, more conventional shade of color.

Whatever you're doing to make your hair more golden for the glitz and glam of the New Year's Eve party or deepening and richening your hair, says Santa Barbara-based colorist Christin Brown, the winter commands that level of newness that we all want to carry into 2022. As a hair colorist, it is unquestionably the time of year when I am at my most introspective and creative.

Instead of heading straight to the salon, why not take a look at some of the adorable color ideas that a few of our esteemed professionals have been noticing lately? Some of our favorite colorists shared their thoughts on what types of hair colors their clients are getting and what you should ask for if you plan on getting any of them. So make a note of this page because you'll need human hair lace front wigs later for future reference. Colorist and DpHue co-founder Justin Anderson advises that you should always bring photos to your colorist to show them the color you want to achieve and then discuss whether or not it is the right shade for your skin tone.

Then we can get into the winter hair color ideas that professionals are raving about, as well as some celebrity inspo to tie it all together. Take a seat, make yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and continue reading for the best ones.