Cool Hair Hues: Top Hair Dyes For Winter

Autumn winds will soon give way to the chill of winter. And it is time to switch your wardrobe to reflect winter's warmth and cosiness. But will your flighty summer hair colour match that warmth? Guess not. This is why it is also time to transform your hair colour – from the cooler pop-oriented hues of summer and spring to the more earthy, warm and vibrant luxe of autumn and winter. But with the number of hair colours available, selecting the perfect colour for yourself can be headache-inducing. Should you go for a plum hair dye to give off Rihanna vibes, or should you choose the turquoise hair dye to add to the Christmas pageantry? Decisions need to be made.

But fear not because, at Cosmetize, our team of experts have rounded up the top selection of hair dyes for winter that will accentuate your looks.

Selecting the perfect winter hair colour

Before you follow our experts' advice, here are some points to remember when changing your hair colour -

• Understand your skin tone before choosing from the array of hair colour products.
• Remember your skin's undertone, which can take a standard hair colour from drab to fab.
• Eye colour – eye colours like brown or black have a generally warm undertone. In contrast, blue or green eye colours have a cooler undertone.
• Cool skin tones are ideal for ashy blondes, cool browns and blacks during winter.
• Warm skin tones soak up warmer colours like honey caramel, cinnamon, golden brown, and chestnut.
• If you want to maintain your bleached blonde strands, go for balayage or highlights.
• Select semi-permanent hair colour products like the Directions hair dye, as you would not find it challenging to change your looks at the turn of the season.

The best hair colours for winters

Dark with light highlights

Lots of dark hair colours with subtle highlights are popular during the winter. Consider Meghan Markle's dark brown hair with subtle brown highlights or Dua Lipa's dark mahogany hair for styling ideas. You can select Adore Semi Permanent Hair Colour - Copper Brown to create a sultry, luxurious finish.

Golden Blonde

Blonde hair colours are ideal for all year round, but golden blonde seems to add that much needed shimmer during the overcast winter days. For a light shimmer, go for the Dark and Lovely Fade Resistant Rich Conditioning Hair Color - Light Golden Blonde,384. In case you want it darker, go for the Dark and Lovely hair dye in Honey Blonde, 378.

Browns

Expensive brunette is a look that will never go out of style during winters. And one way to achieve this is opting for brown hair colours in shades of your favourite Christmas drinks. The warm toasty cinnamon-nutmeg blends, the muted browns with red undertones of mulled wine – winter hair colour trends based on drinks are here to stay. Want to achieve the deep, earthy brown of your hot chocolate – try Adore Extra Conditioning Hair Colour - Chocolate Brown. Or go for the rich dark brown of your morning espresso. Winter browns are the ideal tone for luxury.

Blues

All the previously mentioned colours are tame in comparison to this suggestion. But there is a reason Elsa from Frozen was always dressed in blue while sporting a head full of silver blonde hair. Blue complements the chill of winter while adding the right pizzaz to your overall look. Sport a full blue or go for two tones – blue/silver with Directions Semi Permanent Hair Colour - Atlantic Blue. Directions hair dye also has several other blue shades like Denim Blue, Lagoon Blue or Neon Blue to up your hair game.

Get Creative

Are you a creative soul and want to express the same through your hair colour? Are you looking for something that sets you apart from the winter crowds of last-minute gift shoppers? Then you need Crazy Color Semi Permanent Hair Color Cream - Neutral Mix. This is a miracle in a bottle as it allows you to customise and create soft pastel hues of any colour you want. All you need to do is blend in small amounts of the Neutral pigment in a mixing bowl with other shades of Crazy Colour hair dyes to create all-new shades. Let your imagination run free and establish your winter identity with a new customised colour.

Cheat Sheet to winter hair colours

Still confused about which colour to choose? Well, here’s a cheat sheet which you can follow blindly. It’s based on your current hair colour which is the cherry on top

For blondes

Ash blonde is a fantastic choice because cooler tones are always trendy during the winter. Use winter blonde for the utmost sheen to bring a splash of colour to a gloomy day. Highlights may give your hair the perfect winter blonde colour. On gloomy overcast winter days, adding subtle blonde highlights to darker hair can improve your look and illuminate your skin.

For brunettes

In the winter, it's sometimes best to take the natural path. You will enjoy this colour because it complements so many various skin tones. The darkest brunette colours are ideal for the winter since they not only make your locks look really healthy and lustrous but also dramatic and attractive. You can also opt for the numerous balayage varieties, including warm brunette and even cooler-toned brunette.

For redheads

Red heads seem to fight ice with their fiery locks. Both natural blondes and brunettes who want to embrace their wild side might consider a dark red/brown tone for their winter hair. The best winter hair colour for people looking to make a statement is brilliant red or cherry red, which complements both light and dark skin tones.

Conclusion

Instagram is filled with your favourite celebrities gearing up for the winter. Between putting up the Christmas tree and planning your presents for your loved ones, take a few moments for yourself. Change your hair colour with Cosmetize hair colour products. You will be surprised by how it also changes your perspective in life.

Shop on Cosmetize today to add some colour to your life!