Britt Lower’s Husband Kenna Kennor Spills Secrets for Rocking New Hair Color Like a Celebrity

Let’s be real: switching up your hair color can feel like a leap of faith. You’ve got mood board screenshots and red-carpet inspiration, but how do the stars pull it off with such confidence—and, let’s admit, without a “what did I just do to my head?” moment? It’s not magic. It’s prep, patience, and a few pro tricks up the sleeve from celeb hairstylist, and Britt Lower’s husband, Kenna Kennor. 

Here’s how to pull off that bold new color and actually feel like a star when you leave the house.

Start With Realistic Inspiration (And a Stylist Who Listens)

Kenna swears by the “Show, Don’t Tell” rule. Screen grabs are better than vague descriptions—bring three to five photos of what you love (not twenty, you’ll overwhelm yourself). Are you chasing a dramatic copper, a barely-there balayage, or a weekend-in-Paris brunette? Give your stylist a sense of your vibe and routine—do you actually want to commit to root touch-ups, or do you want something low key?

Hair color should be aspirational, but attainable. No expecting icy platinum in a day if you’re starting with super dark hair.

Think Skin Tone, Not Just Shade

Ever notice how celebrities’ new colors somehow always look flattering? Kenna’s secret: consider skin undertones first. If you’re cool-toned, lean toward ashy blondes, rich chocolates, or true reds. Warm skin? Golden blondes, copper hues, and warm browns light you up. He’ll even drape color swatches next to a client’s face to show the difference before mixing a drop of dye.

Commit to Aftercare—It’s the Celebrity Difference

This is where amateurs and celebs part ways. Kenna coaches every client in color care—sulfate-free shampoo, weekly hair masks, and regular gloss appointments. Celebrities don’t just have stylists; they have routines. That’s why their color looks fresh three weeks in, not just on day one.

Got a fun color (think blue, pink, or cherry)? Cold water washes and as little shampoo as possible are your new best friends.

Expect a Transition—And Rock It

Even on movie sets, it sometimes takes two to three appointments to reach the color of your dreams—especially if you’re making a big change. Trust the process. The journey to a dramatic transformation meant patience and a few bonus head massages along the way.

Wear your color change with intention. Even in between stages, own your new look. Style it a little extra, lean into fresh makeup tones, and show off that confidence.

Don’t Skip a Styling Lesson

Kenna’s chair trick for every color change is to show you how to weave in waves, find your new best part, or even try a different updo that makes your color pop. Ask for styling tips that work with your cut and your color.

Bottom line: New hair color is your chance to play, to experiment, and—if you follow Kenna Kennor’s tips—to walk around with the kind of head-turning confidence you see all over the red carpet. No publicist required. Just a little nerve, a great stylist, and the willingness to show off your own celebrity moment, even if you’re just passing the produce aisle.