Does dyeing hair change colour season?
Understanding how your hair colour and colour season interact without losing your way
Usually, no. Your skin doesn't suddenly switch from Cool Summer to Warm Autumn just because you had a salon appointment. Your undertone is the base of your season, and that stays put. But hair colour and your season are linked, so a new shade can change how certain colours look on you.
Why hair colour and colour season are linked
When you have your colours done, the expert looks at your hair, eyes and skin undertone. Your hair frames your face. If you go from light ash blonde to deep, warm chestnut, the contrast levels of your face change. This is why a lipstick or top that looked great last month might feel a bit 'off' after a trip to the colourist. It isn't that your season has changed, but the balance of your features has shifted. If your hair was muted and you go for a vibrant, high-contrast shade, you'll likely feel more at home in brighter, clearer colours. The aim is to keep some harmony between your hair, skin and clothes.
Can you change your season by changing your hair?
While you can't change your skin undertone, you can definitely shift which parts of your palette work best. If you're a Soft Summer and you dye your hair a very warm, golden blonde, you are adding warmth to your face. You might find you need to borrow from your neighbouring seasons to keep things balanced. You haven't lost your season. You've just changed what your wardrobe needs. If you're unsure how these shifts affect your daily dressing, our interactive season tool can help you see how your hair colour changes which colours feel most harmonious.
Managing the shift between warm and cool
The biggest visual shock usually happens if you jump across the line between cool and warm tones. If you're a Deep Winter and you dye your hair bright, brassy copper, you'll likely notice your skin looking a bit dull compared to when you had your natural, cooler hair. That doesn't mean you have to change it back, but you might need to adjust your best neutrals for your season to compensate for the warmth near your face. Sometimes, opting for a cooler version of a new hair colour helps. A cool-toned red is always easier for a cool-toned season to pull off than a fiery orange-red. It's about moderation. You can talk to your hairdresser about choosing a shade that stays within your comfort zone.
Should you rethink your wardrobe?
Please don't throw out half your wardrobe because you changed your hair. Clothes that were in your palette before are almost certainly still fine to wear. The change is usually subtle enough that a shift in make-up or a change in which colours you wear closest to your face will handle the transition without a complete overhaul. If you get stuck, look at your current wardrobe through the lens of your personalised shop. By updating your profile, you can see how your existing pieces work with your new look. Often, it's just a matter of adding a scarf or a different coloured jacket to bridge the gap between your hair and the rest of your clothes.
Frequently asked questions
Does going grey change my colour season?
Going grey lowers your contrast and softens your overall appearance. Many people find they move from a higher-contrast season to a softer one, such as moving from a True Winter toward a True Summer, but your skin undertone remains the same.
Can I be any season if I dye my hair?
Your skin undertone, the warm or cool quality beneath your skin, is fixed. No amount of hair dye can change that, so you generally stay within your natural season group, though you may find you can borrow from neighbouring seasons more easily.
How do I find my current best colours?
The easiest way is to take the Very YOU quiz. It will help you identify your season and provide you with a shop that makes it much simpler to see which colours work for you right now.
Usually, no. Your skin doesn't suddenly switch from Cool Summer to Warm Autumn just because you had a salon appointment. Your undertone is the base of your season, and that stays put. But hair colour and your season are linked, so a new shade can change how certain colours look on you.
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