I'm not the biggest fan of winter, except for the cosy wardrobe and aesthetics—uggs, cardigans, and snuggly nights in front of the fireplace. Otherwise, I can find it a bit bleak. But in our world, winter offers a unique timeframe to experiment with intense Colour Undertones. These shades have a longer lifespan when the sun isn't as harsh and Colour fading.
The colder months is when we allow our Hair Colour to take a little holiday or break from reality, to make way for our winter personality or, as we call it, our winter alter ego. The winter alter ego is a Hair Colour that gives us a drastic change and impact with the least amount of effort. The winter alter ego channels a bolder personality and Colour pop, while staying close to your classic Shade. It's the time to have fun with that high-octane hue of your dreams. Always wanted to try a Copper? Had you're eye on a rich, violaceous Plum? Maybe you've wondered what a glassy inky Black would be like? The winter alter ego dares you to try it, without worrying your sun-baking and swimming will ruin your Colour before you get a chance to take it out for cocktails.
The winter alter ego is so easy because you are just throwing it over your currently Coloured Hair for a diluted/gloss Colour. So you'll get that pop of intensity you're looking for without the potency you'd expect when Colouring over Natural or pre-lightened Hair.
Copy her Colour with 1.10 Blue Black
Embracing your winter alter ego involves choosing a hue that is of similar Lightness to your current Shade. For example, you are currently Colouring with a beautiful 6 Dark Blonde and now you want to adventure to a high-voltage hue. You'll stick to a Hair Colour in 6 Colour Range, choosing from 6.4 Dark Copper Blonde's Warm, burnished crimson reflects, 6.5 Pure Plum's Cool Warm Burgundy Violet collection of reflects or 6.22 Intense Violet's fierce Violet reflects.
Keeping in your Colour Range creates less work because you're sticking to one Colour application and means that when you are ready to return back to the real you, a Colour Remover will get you there.
Copy her Colour with 5.56 Intense Plum Red
I'm obsessed with 3 Dark Brown, it's a Shade I have used religiously for years and I don't ever change it up no matter how many times I fall in love with the Cherry Cola and Cowgirl Copper as I recommend it to others. I know the Cherry Cola and Cowgirl hues won't suit me and are much Lighter than the 3 Colour range, so this year I am tossing up between 1.10 Blue Black because I love the icy depth or 4.56 Deep Plum Red because I think it would be fun to be Plum.
If I choose 1.10 Blue Black I will be mixing it with 20 Volume Developer, applying it first to my Regrowth (Greys, argh!) and then when I have 20 minutes left of the development clock I will apply the rest of my Colour through my ends. As 4.56 Pure Plum is a Shade Lighter I would probably wait until I have touched up my roots with my usual 3 Dark Brown and 20 Volume Developer combo. Then after a few days, I will mix 4.56 with No Lift Developer and applying it all over as a gloss.
Copy her Colour with The Amber Blonde
How To Choose Your Winter Alter Ego Hair Colour
Brunettes
The Brunette winter alter ego is probably my favourite because I love the added luxury it brings to the Darker Colour range. When you're palette tends to fall towards Neutral and Cooler Hair Colours, these Shades are eternally Cool and a fun choice.
When Warmth is your style, these Shades will give you depth *and* brightening reflects, perfect when you're skin is missing its sun kissed glow.
Dark Blonde
Blondes have a different palette to have fun with, made more extraordinary by the wider range of Colours to choose from. Cooler Undertones thrive with these gorgeously pigmented hues and ethereal reflects.
When a holiday Hair Colour is more the vibe you're going for, keep the bronzed glow going with these flattering Shades.
Light Blonde
Light Blondes alter ego's will be brighter and bolder than all the rest, thanks to their Lighter base. Have fun, indulging in these Cool Undertones that produce Colour magic.
Otherwise, these glimmering Golden based Shades are the perfect energising Tones to amp up your glow.
How To Apply Your Alter Ego Hair Colour
Choose a Hair Colour that is the same Colour Lightness as your current Shade.
Keep your Developer the same if you are applying to your Regrowth.
If your Regrowth is covered, mix your alter ego Shade with a No Lift Developer and apply all over.
