As winter approaches, the shine and depth of dark hair colors become irresistible. Natural brunettes, now’s the moment to play with dimension and try luxurious new hues. Blondes, you get a chance to explore the dark side.
Get inspired by these gorgeous, moody dark hair color ideas for the season.
1. Dark Cherry Cola Hair
Dark red hues are having a moment this year, with cherry cola leading the pack. This mix of red and purple undertones brings a sultry look to your hair. And if you want to fall completely in love, you should see how it glows in the light!
2. Dark Chocolate Brown
Dark chocolate brown is the classic shade we can’t get enough of. It’s warm, glossy and flattering on just about everyone.
3. Blue Black Hair
Blue black is one of those colors that feels a little mysterious and a lot stylish. The deep blue sheen over black creates a witchy, high-fashion mood.
4. Dark Chestnut Hair
If you prefer a softer, more inviting color, warm brown tones of dark chestnut hair are delicately vibrant and cozy. This shade brings out natural depth and highlights, so your hair looks fuller and warmer.
5. Dark Red Hair
Dark red is intense and dramatic, but still elegant and refined. This velvety tone works as a pop of color for edgy looks and perfectly matches classic feminine aesthetics.
6. Dark Caramel Balayage
Want a soft, subtle look that glows? Try dark caramel balayage on a deep brown base to achieve a warm, sun-kissed effect. It’s a natural look with easy upkeep that will last you all winter.
7. Soft Black Hair
Soft black is perfect if you want the richness of black but a little softer—it has depth, but is not as harsh as jet black. This tone looks natural and brings out the features with less contrast but it’s just as rich and luxurious.
8. Dark Auburn Hair
Dark auburn blends warm red tones with a rich brown base, resulting in a beautiful natural look. It’s a luxurious shade that looks especially shiny in natural light.
9. Neutral Dark Brown
Neutral dark brown is the kind of shade that works for everyone. It’s low-key but polished and has a balance of warm and cool tones.
10. Dark Dimensional Brunette
Dark dimensional brunette blends multiple shades of brown to create a stunning layered effect. With varying depths and tones, it brings movement to the hair and makes it look incredibly rich and full.
11. Midnight Purple Hair
Dark natural hair and vivid shades usually mean tons of bleach and hours in the chair, but to achieve a shade like midnight purple is a bit easier—your hair won’t need to be lightened so much. This is a cool, edgy way to go a little bold without going too wild.
12. Dark Plum Brown
Dark plum brown adds a drop of purple to brown hair, creating an unexpected, cool-toned hue. It’s modern, subtle and perfect if you want something a little different.
13. Dark Mahogany
It’s rich and flirty, the most beautiful blend of reddish and brown—dark mahogany hair is a must-try this winter!
14. Dark Ash Brown
Want to do something different with your brunette hair? Instead of the usual warm tones, try a cool-toned ash for an amazing winter dark ash brown look!