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Dark or light hair?

78 replies

UnicornsAndRainbows2025 · 25/10/2025 13:41

Can’t be bothered to hide my identity, if you know me hi nice to see you!

Recently gone dark for winter but I’m not sure whether to go lighter again next time - which do you think suits me better? Thank you!

Dark or light hair?
Dark or light hair?
OP posts:
lambdressedasspam · 25/10/2025 15:24

Imo, Darker hair is healthier looking, grow it out and then lighten the ends

AnonAnora · 25/10/2025 15:46

Definitely light

Safahh · 25/10/2025 16:05

Is the lighter one from very long ago? It looks significantly younger, so if recent, I'd say go back to this.

UnicornsAndRainbows2025 · 25/10/2025 16:18

@Safahh no it’s from the 15th October haha!

OP posts:
qwertyasdfgzxcv · 25/10/2025 16:21

Dark

qwertyasdfgzxcv · 25/10/2025 16:22

Or maybe somewhere midway eg dark but with a little bit mid brown

menopausalfart · 25/10/2025 16:25

Lighter makes you look healthier. That may be the lighting, but it really suits your complexion.

Blondiney · 25/10/2025 16:29

Dark is really lovely on you. Blonde is a bit Insta hun.

Daftypants · 25/10/2025 16:34

I prefer the darker colour but with a little bit more blush on

UltimateFoole · 25/10/2025 16:46

Blondiney · 25/10/2025 16:29

Dark is really lovely on you. Blonde is a bit Insta hun.

This.

Spooky2000 · 25/10/2025 17:05

Light! I just think it suits you more.

Parsleysalad · 25/10/2025 17:09

It looks like the darker could be your mum so lighter for me. You have a lovely smile in both though, nice teeth.

nellietheellie75 · 25/10/2025 17:25

Lighter definitely

SassyCow · 25/10/2025 17:58

Lighter definitely, however you look lovely in both photos.

lindyloo57 · 25/10/2025 20:13

I prefer the darker, your skin looks lovely creamy colour and your eyes pop, the light you look a little orange.

Thephantom · 25/10/2025 20:17

Both are lovely. But I think you look younger with blonde hair.

Tamfs · 25/10/2025 20:20

I think the lighter looks better because someone else took the photo, you have make up on and you're about to go have a lovely time. I think the darker one looks a bit more plain because it looks like you took a selfie and you were kicking around at home 😁 taking those factors out, I prefer the darker as I bet it looks lovely and natural when you have make up on with you and less harsh light.

LadyBugOut · 25/10/2025 20:20

Both look good but the lighter looks more youthful.

tinyspiny · 25/10/2025 20:21

Light , definitely

FreddysFingers · 25/10/2025 20:22

I like the light, it brings out your features ❤️❤️

ozarina · 25/10/2025 20:51

The lighter 💯

Attempt333 · 25/10/2025 21:17

Prefer the lighter one

Seacatt · 25/10/2025 21:28

I prefer the lighter hair colour.

DirtyBird · 25/10/2025 21:42

something in between. The medium dark with some highlights. I think the light is too blonde.

Notmymarmosets · 25/10/2025 21:44

You look younger with the darker, but more glamorous with the lighter. So difficult. But I prefer the more natural look, so it's the darker for me.