How to Transition from Winter to Spring Colors

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Music by Ellen Wille in shade Metallic Blonde Rooted & Vero by Rene of Paris in shade Watermelon R

Featured here from left to right: Music by Ellen Wille in shade Metallic Blonde Rooted and Vero by Rene of Paris in shade Watermelon R

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How to Transition from Winter to Spring Colors

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation—what better way to celebrate this time than with a fresh hair color? Whether you prefer to hold on to deep winter tones like espresso, dark blonde, and burgundy or embrace brighter spring shades like copper reds, light brunettes, or warm blondes, there are plenty of beautiful options to help you transition from winter to spring colors. Step into the new season with confidence by choosing a shade that complements the shift in seasons.

Popular Brunette Colors for Spring

Featured Here: Lia II by Ellen Wille in shade Coffee Brown Rooted

If you love deep black shades and rich espresso browns, similar to Ellen Wille’s Coffee Brown Rooted, opt for these soft brunette shades to make the transition into spring.

Featured Here: Esprit by Ellen Wille in shade Mocca Lighted

Milky Brunette

“Milky Brunette” is a new hair color trend to come out this year. This unique shade incorporates soft brown tones with hints of blonde to create a creamy color. Halo highlights also help brighten up the darker hues to create a luminous effect.

Ellen Wille’s Mocca Rooted is a beautiful example of milky brunette. The light brown base has light caramel highlights along the front for a face-framing effect. The darker nape gives the hair more depth.

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Featured Here: Lyndon by Rene of Paris in shade Truffle Brown R

Mushroom Brown

If making the transition to a much lighter shade is too drastic, try Mushroom Brown. This cool-toned brown ranges from an ashy shade to a light taupe hue. Highlights and lowlights are blended into the hair for a multi-dimensional look.

Truffle Brown R from Rene of Paris is a stunning example of Mushroom Brown. Its neutral medium brown tone is softly blended with light ash blonde to create depth and subtle highlights.

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Featured Here: Haute by Jon Renau in shade 24B18S8 Shaded Mocha

Bronde

Bronde has emerged as one of the most popular hair colors in the last few years. This color combines brown and blonde hues for a soft brunette shade. Shade 24B18S8 from Jon Renau blends medium gold brown and light golden blonde to create this bronde-inspired shade. The dark golden brown roots add a natural look.

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Popular Blonde Colors for Spring

Featured Here: Julianne by Jon Renau in shade FS17/101S18 Palm Springs Blonde

Blonde shades are a timeless choice that work beautifully in every season. While winter and summer are great for icy blondes, like Jon Renau’s FS17/101S18 Palm Springs Blonde, spring offers soft, warmer shades, from golden hues to soft neutral tones.

Featured Here: California Beach Waves by TresssAllure in shade 14/26/R10

Honey Blonde

Honey blonde sits between caramel and buttery blonde tones. This color blends golden, red, and soft brown undertones for a rich, warm glow.

TressAllure’s 14/26/R10 beautifully captures the honey blonde tone. This shade combines red blonde with golden blonde highlights. The light brown roots add more depth to the hair.

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Featured Here: Mila by Jon Renau in shade 12FS8 Shaded Praline

Dirty Blonde

Dirty Blonde is the perfect in-between of blonde and brown. 12FS8 Shaded Praline by Jon Renau mixes light golden brown, light natural golden blonde, and pale natural golden blonde to form this illustrious hue.

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Featured Here: Alva by Noriko in shade Arabian Sand

Neutral Blonde

Want to try a blonde this spring but unsure which shade is best? Try a neutral blonde. This particular blonde shade blends both warm and cool tones to complement most skin tones.

Wigs.com collaborated with Noriko to create Arabian Sand - a jaw-dropping blonde shade to flatter every skin tone. Neutral chocolate brown roots fade into a neutral blonde base, blended with sandy, chestnut, golden, and honey blondes. The soft creamy blonde highlights and face-framing lowlights create a luminous effect.

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Popular Red Colors for Spring

Featured Here: Sensational by TressAllure in shade 1B/Burg

Winter is the perfect time to experiment with rich burgundy and deep red tones, such as 1B/Burg from TressAllure. For a seasonal color refresh, try brighter hues, from warm auburn to vibrant copper.

Featured Here: Goddess by Raquel Welch in shade 30/27 Rusty Auburn

Auburn

Auburn is a great choice if transitioning to a lighter red feels too dramatic. This versatile shade ranges from dark reddish-brown to deep mahogany, with the exact tone depending on the balance of brown, red, and subtle orange undertones in the hair.

Raquel Welch has many gorgeous red shades, including RL30/27 Rusty Auburn. Medium auburn is evenly blended with strawberry blonde to draw out the warmer tones for an eye-catching color.

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Featured Here: Nadia by Envy in shade Irish Red

Featured Here: Bryn by Envy in shade Lighter Red

Copper

Copper is a brilliant red shade that incorporates red, gold, and orange tones. This hue can range from a subtle copper brown to a bright ginger red. Envy’s Irish Red is the epitome of copper. Irish Red is lightened with subtle blonde highlights for extra depth and dimension.

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Featured Here: Scene Stealer by Raquel Welch in shade RL29/33SS Iced Pumpkin Spice

Strawberry Blonde

Strawberry blonde is a popular red shade. This hue typically features a golden blonde base mixed in with light red tones. RL29/33SS Iced Pumpkin Spice from Raquel Welch is strawberry blonde shaded with dark red-brown to tone down the brightness of this radiant shade.

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Final Thoughts

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your look with a new hair color that reflects the lighter, brighter energy of the season. Whether you prefer to ease into spring with soft brunettes and brondes, brighten your style with warm blondes, or make a statement with vibrant reds, there’s a shade to suit every preference. Exploring new tones can add dimension, warmth, and a renewed sense of confidence—helping you step into the season feeling refreshed and ready for something new.