I regard this style as power dressing in haircut form–minimal and striking. Ideal to wear with a structured coat.
Textured Waves with Subtle Highlights
This cut has layers and natural texture and low-key highlights that give the impression of dimension that is easy to feel. The waves are gentle and the highlights are very soft which frames the face- great with women who have thick hair and don’t want to lose the richness but would like to have lightness.
I would suggest Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray to use in defining it. It maintains the bouncy texture when used in dry internal heating.
It is a style that I turn to frequently as inspiration since it can be used in all situations, both informal and celebratory.
Silver Frost Medium Layers
The silver-and-charcoal mixture on this stratified cut shouts winter beauty. The layers also make it flattering and modern with the cool tones being ideal during snowy days. An elegant alternative to women who are going their natural grays, or want to go icy blonde.
Silver is prone to fading and therefore a purple shampoo such as Fanola No Yellow is necessary to keep the brass at bay.
It is the kind of cut that is both strong and soothing- a great one to get a new year going.
Deep Red Medium Waves
Medium length rich red waves are an amazing winter option. The waves make it soft and the color adds depth and it is just right to women who want to be bold but effortlessly. The medium form holds it in equilibrium–not too long, not too short.
In order to keep that audacious sound, we can trust Joico Color Infuse Red Shampoo.
I never see red hair as beautiful as against winter coats–it looks like fire in snow. A real inspo move.
Soft Blonde Balayage Bob
A medium bob that is softened with balayage is as comfortable as it is stylish. The blonde ribbons are warm and the waves make it vibrant. It is a fun but sophisticated winter short cut in the case of women.
In order to keep balayage off-dry, a lightweight leave-in conditioner such as It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In works well.
This reduction reminds me of hot cocoa in a cafe, comfortable, yet picture-perfect. It is one of the female concepts that are not only cozy but elegant.
Sleek Red Bob
Something so old-fashioned as a bob, however, when painted in a deep rich red, is new in winter. This smooth red bob is just below the chin with razor sharp edges that frame the face so well. It is the type of cut that raises your entire appearance immediately without having to spend hours by the mirror.
I like this style because it is so versatile. You can wear it straight and smooth to work or you can curl it at the ends with a curling wand to give it a softer, more romantic look. Another red bob is glowing in the warm cafe light, too-it has that winter glow in it.
This is why celebrity hairstylists usually suggest using bold hair color and a simple shape like this one since it keeps the emphasis on the color. And I completely concur- a little bit less is more and this bob is a testament of that.
Platinum Straight Lob
Platinum blonde is the color that is so much a part of the frosty months. Combined with a smooth lob it exudes an ice-queen glamour that is difficult to resist. The clean, straight cut is very clean and sophisticated and the color makes it look edgy and fashion-forward.
Naturally, platinum hair does require maintenance-but it is rewarded. You can think of this haircut when you wear a chunky knit sweater, when there are snowflakes in the air, and when you put on a bold lipstick to complete the whole picture. It’s effortless glamour.
Celebrity hairstylist Gregory Patterson once wrote that icy shades are best paired with contemporary cuts, and this lob is the embodiment of this statement. Platinum is cool, not oppressive; a sharp straight base.
Textured Bronde Layers
When you are confused between being a blonde and a brunette, the layers of bronde are your forte. This haircut is a mix of soft caramel highlights and a medium base, which provides some form of dimension that is beautiful in winter light. It is a cut that particularly suits thick hair, since the layering does not add any weight and still gives fullness.
I love this haircut as it is not formal but still stylish- the type of haircut that you can go to brunch with your friends and still look presentable on Pinterest. The dishevelled texture brings some motion, hence it is never static and dull.
A tip? You will want your stylist to add face-framing highlights to make your bronde really pop. They will illuminate your face and make you feel that you have just left a salon advertisement.
