Golden Highlights—The colder months tend to bring out the pasty in us all. To compliment your complexion without looking like a fake-and-baked beach bum, stick with highlights consisting of coppers, honey tones, and golds. When talking to your colorist, Greg recommends asking for "balayage, which involves free painting the highlights directly onto the hair without using foils. The result is a really natural sun-kissed look that's more modern." Maintaining highlights is a full-time job, so make sure to arm yourself with the right products. Try Ojon Color Revealing Shampoo and a light styling cream to maximize the brilliance of your new streaks.

Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine, $21, available at Sephora; Ojon Color Revealing Shampoo, $22, available at Sephora.

Rachel Comey spring '12 Photographed by Dan McMahon