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8 ways to switch up your hair for winter

Just some things to consider before you reach for that black hair dye box.

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Just some things to consider before you reach for that black hair dye box.

1

Add a gringe

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If you're a fringe commitment phobe, the gringe (aka grown out fringe) is your solution. Just make sure your hairdresser cuts it when your hair is dry…

2

Use a toner

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If you've invested a lot of time and money into your blonde hair and want a change that doesn't involve moving to the dark side, try a toner. Bleach London's White Toner, £7 is semi-permanent and will give your hair a silver ashy hue. Via

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3

Switch up your texture

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If you're itching for a change but don't want to make a cut, or colour commitment, change your texture. If you normally go for the sleek look, embrace your natural curls, or vice versa. Just do you. Via

4

Add layers

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Layers were all the rage in the '90s/'00s and now thanks to Hailey Baldwin they are back. Ask your hairdresser for some face flattering layers to add some piecey-ness.

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5

Go caramel

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It's not all about going darker in winter. If you want to go lighter, try starting gradually with honey and caramel coloured highlights. Via

6

Go one shade darker

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We know it's tempting to go full on Morticia Addams come winter, but by darkening your hair by just one shade a la Emma Watson, you get a new look that won't be completely irreversible come summer.

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7

Add some lowlights to your highlights

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If you add a few subtle highlights to your hair in the summer months, then why not add some darker lowlights for winter. Plus you will still have some lighter pieces left when summer rolls around again.

8

Darken your roots

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Not only will this look satisfy your dark hair craving, it will also save you some money when you're too poor to get your roots done come January.

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Laura Capon
Former Senior Fashion & Beauty Writer

Laura is a former writer for Cosmopolitan UK, covering everything beauty and fashion related and specialises in makeup, plus-size fashion and the world of YouTube. Her favourite pastime is reminding everyone of that one time she met Charlie Hunnam and Jason Momoa. Please don't ask to see the pictures...

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