The Pros Have Spoken: These Are the 15 Hair-Color Trends Making a Splash in 2020

Turns out, shiny black is the new black. "It's smart to transition into this dramatic color during the cooler months, to prevent fading due to sun exposure," Schaudt said. Both she and Jimieson recommend doing a demipermanent dye in case you're feeling noncommittal.

"It's also softer and easier to wear if you add the black to your medium or dark brown base color with foils or balayage rather than going completely solid," Jimieson said. "Ask for a demipermanent so you can change it down the road and it will be super shiny."