People choose to color their hair for several different reasons — and often for little to no reason at all. For example, you might see a celebrity with a certain color of hair and decide that you want that hue, or when you next visit your salon for a haircut, your stylist might ask you if you're interested in coloring your hair and you simply agree because you're feeling spontaneous. There are, however, several specific reasons that people choose to color their hair. Here are some times that you may wish to make a change.

To Stay Cooler

Dark colors attract the heat, so if you have black or dark brown hair and the hot summer months are coming up, you might be concerned about how your hair makes you feel hotter. For example, if you have a job or a hobby that keeps you outdoors for a long time, and you're not always keen on wearing a hat, you may be aware of how your head has felt hot during previous summers because of your dark hair color absorbing the sun's rays. It may be advantageous to think about lightening your hair color a few shades, or perhaps going for a completely different look and choosing something that is drastically lighter.

To Start Fresh

Some people occasionally face moments in their lives in which they want to start fresh. Perhaps you've just had a breakup and are looking for a new start, or maybe you've moved to a new city and want to feel like you have a new appearance in this new environment. Or, maybe you've just graduated from high school, and have decided that you'll start fresh with a new look in college. Each of these scenarios can be suitable for choosing a new hair color that can give you a positive, fresh feeling in the next stage of your life.

To Prepare for a Photo

There can be times that you know you'll be posing for photos, and you may want to have a certain hair color for these images. For example, if you're a bridesmaid at an upcoming wedding, a part that you may be looking forward to is posing for photos with the bride and the other bridesmaids. If everyone but you has the same hair color, you might decide that it could be fun to color your hair to provide a better match with the other women in the photo. Contact your local hair salon to learn more about hair coloring.