Looking for Some Winter Hair Color Inspo? 5 Trends, 8 Formulas

From warm nutty colors to berry delights, the team at Ian McCabe Studio share some seasonal shade inspiration.

BRIGHT, BOLD BERRIES

Credit (both photos): Te'Jha @xthehaircolorist

Formula (left)

Pulp Riot: Jam + Eggplant + Nightfall

Lowlight formulas:  

Shades EQ- 6n 6na 

Shades EQ- 5n 5g

Formula (right)

Pulp Riot: Cupid and Candy 

Shades EQ 5N 5G

 

ROOTED BLONDE

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Colorist Credit (left): Adissa Greig @colorbyadissa

Formula

 L’Oréal Dialight 5n and 6n  

 Re-rooted her and blended into blonde highlights.

 Gloss: 9V 9AA Redken Shades EQ 

Colorist Credit (right) Stevie Gavin @colorbystevie

Formula

Painted highlights staying off regrowth. 

Glossed 9aa clear splash 8c Two minutes, Redken Shades EQ

 

SATIN BROWN

Colorist Credit (left):  Elle Hegarty @ellepaintsmyhair

Formula

Root gloss: 5N

Mids and ends:  6WG splash 7v, all Shades EQ

Colorist Credit (right): Elisa Barnett @elisabarnetthair

Formula

Root gloss: Shades EQ 1/2 7N 1/2 6GB

End gloss: Shades EQ 8WG 6GB and cap of 8C

 

DEEP ESPRESSO

Stylist Credit (left): Amy Putens @strandsofamy

Formula

Natural Hair (styled to bring out the gorgeous, natural tones)

Colorist Credit (right): Adissa Greig @colorbyadissa

Formula

Gray coverage: Framesi Eclectic 6IN + 15 volume

 Hairline:  7IN + 15 volume

 

RICH RED

Colorist Credit: Stevie Gavin @colorbystevie

Formula

 Lowlight: Shades EQ 7cc + splash Yellow Kicker

Shades EQ- lowlight 1/2 4wg 1/2 5c yellow and orange kicker

All over gloss: 1/4 6cr and 3/4 7cc

Located in Washington DC, Ian McCabe Studio is a relaxing and welcoming environment where clients experience an atmosphere of innovation and excellence. Color lines used include Redken Shades Eq, Framesi and Clairol and styling products/shampoos and conditioners we have Milbon, R+Co, Davines, Nyc curls and Ag Hair. 

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