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11 hair colour trends that are going to be huge this winter
Nothing we love more than a hair transformation...
A change in season signals a change in hair colour: we don't make the rules, that's just how it goes. After a long summer of bleaching the hell out of our strands, it's time to give our hair a well-deserved break.
But what should you do? If you've had the same hair colour for a while now, you're probably not sure how to switch up your strands. That's ok. First, think about the tone you want. Choosing the right tone really is vital to nailing the perfect hair colour for you. If you've never done this before, don't stress it's very easy.
The first thing you need to do is take a look at your skin tone and figure out exactly what your undertones are. For example, two people with olive skin can have completely different undertones. One might be red and the other might be yellow. If you're not sure what undertone you are it is a good idea to look at the description of your foundation shade because this will usually tell you. Next, look at the colours in your eyes. If you have brown or gold specks in your eyes your undertones will be warm, greens or blues indicate cooler tones.
Once you've worked these two out, you should then think about how you want to emphasise these tones. In a nutshell, warmer skin tones look incredible with warmer hues, like honey, caramel, cinnamon, golden-brown, and chestnut. Cooler skin tones will look beaut with cooler colours like ashy blondes, cool browns and blacks.
Can't bear the thought of saying goodbye to your blonde for good? That's ok? You can still stay light without going for the full blonde finish. Rather than having a whole head of bleach, try highlights or balayage instead. Your hair will be in better condition and you'll still have the lighter colour.
Now, go forth and browse our edit of the best hair colours for winter...
Cinnamon with gold tones
If ginger bread biscuits were a hair colour they would be this. Warm and wintery, this is the perfect colour to breathe life back into dull strands.
Silver and brown two tones
Want to keep your face framing blonde but fancy a change? try silver instead. Not only will it add an icy edge, but it's the perfect wintery hue.
Dark brown with red undertones
Dua Lipa's dark mahogany is one of our all time fave brown shades.
Auburn ash
If you're normally a bleached blonde babe, try toning things down like this dreamy ashy hue. Somewhere between blonde and brown, the silvery sheen gives it an icy finish.
Cocoa tips
Another subtle shade update. Adding colour through the tips will brighten your colour and complexion without being too bold.
Vampy red
This beautiful berry shade is the reason we're considering going red this winter. Just look at that glossy finish too.
Peachy two tone
The two tone trend is still very much alive and this is the perfect example of how experimental it can be. After bleaching the front, try a semi-permanent colour like Bleach London's Burnt Peach Super Cool Colour, £6.50.
Ashy blonde
Kylie's killer colour is a perfect example of going darker for winter but still keeping the blonde element.
Warm bronze
Less obvious than a dip dye, this balayage finish brightens up your strands without changing your overall colour. Perfect for those wanting to try something subtle but new.
Chocolate brown
Khloe's chocolate is one of our favourite low maintenance colours for winter.
Medium blonde
Bring your blonde down to a more medium toned shade like Rose's, to instantly take it from beached babe to winter wonder.
Gaby is the Senior Beauty Writer here at Cosmopolitan.com/UK. Her favourite hobbies include sleeping, eating cake till she can't move and uncontrollably hoarding beauty products.
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