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**Bri-Chan** · January 25th, 2020, 07:45 AM

Ylva, it is the same for me. I thought could be the "ashy" tone of the hair color to make it look darker when short... Probably the cold winter light can accentuate this aspect

**Bri-Chan** · January 25th, 2020, 07:46 AM

Double post.

**Ylva** · January 25th, 2020, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by AmaryllisRed

So pretty, Ylva!
I just think it's winter light.

Thank you so much, Amaryllis!

Originally Posted by jane_marie

Your braids always look so pretty Ylva!

I would guess that some of the reason your hair seems darker to you right now is that since there is new growth it hasn't lightened from the sun as much... Well, plus winter light and contrast with your platinum bleached area as other have mentioned.

Thank you so much!

Yeah, the contrast definitely does something but then again, here is the exact same contrast but in autumn.

Originally Posted by Bri-Chan

Ylva, it is the same for me. I thought could be the "ashy" tone of the hair color to make it look darker when short... Probably the cold winter light can accentuate this aspect

Yeah, must be something along those lines!

**littlestarface** · January 25th, 2020, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Ylva

Why does my hair always look so dark in the winter, even in sunlight? Or well, what little we get.

This is a cool looking braid!

**littlestarface** · January 25th, 2020, 10:07 AM

My hair is okay this morning

**Ylva** · January 25th, 2020, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by littlestarface

This is a cool looking braid!

Thank you! It's just a basic French braid.

Originally Posted by littlestarface

My hair is okay this morning

Your hair looks super pretty and thick!

**blackgothicdoll** · January 25th, 2020, 10:20 AM

So, I hope I'm not being offensive but I don't quite understand. Ylva, you seem opposed to having dark hair, or people thinking your hair is brown as opposed to blonde. Is it a cultural thing, like blonde hair is considered more beautiful and it's better to have blonde than brown? I just don't really understand what difference in makes in the scheme of things what your natural hair is called color wise.

I hope this doesn't come across as ignorant.

**Stray_mind** · January 25th, 2020, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Ylva

Why does my hair always look so dark in the winter, even in sunlight? Or well, what little we get.

Well i am pretty sure it looks darker due to the contrast. The snow reflects a Lot of light so your hair also looks darker.

Also it probably has to do with lack of sunlight that usually bleaches light hair in summer.

**Ylva** · January 25th, 2020, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by blackgothicdoll

So, I hope I'm not being offensive but I don't quite understand. Ylva, you seem opposed to having dark hair, or people thinking your hair is brown as opposed to blonde. Is it a cultural thing, like blonde hair is considered more beautiful and it's better to have blonde than brown? I just don't really understand what difference in makes in the scheme of things what your natural hair is called color wise.

I hope this doesn't come across as ignorant.

I was simply wondering why it looks darker in the winter. It was a completely neutral question with no attitude attached to it. I have nothing against dark hair, I just feel more like myself with light hair. It has nothing to do with blonde hair being considered more beautiful. Growing out, I am interested in what the colour looks like in different lightings and how it changes over time. That's all there is. No reason to take any kind of offence, I am not dissing dark hair in any manner.

Originally Posted by Stray_mind

Well i am pretty sure it looks darker due to the contrast. The snow reflects a Lot of light so your hair also looks darker.

Also it probably has to do with lack of sunlight that usually bleaches light hair in summer.

Yeah, something like that!

**blackgothicdoll** · January 25th, 2020, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Ylva

I was simply wondering why it looks darker in the winter. It was a completely neutral question with no attitude attached to it. I have nothing against dark hair, I just feel more like myself with light hair. It has nothing to do with blonde hair being considered more beautiful. Growing out, I am interested in what the colour looks like in different lightings and how it changes over time. That's all there is. No reason to take any kind of offence, I am not dissing dark hair in any manner.

Yeah, something like that!

I wasn't offended at all. I was only wondering if it could be a standard where you're from. There are different standards around the world so I'm curious about places outside of my region. Blonde hair is out of my realm of experience altogether, which is why I asked Some one who would know more