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New Year New Hair with Attitude Hair Dye Brave
Happy New Year my friends! It’s a New Year New Hair around here, as I finally decided to break my pink and black color combo. While I loved my Manic Panic Pink Warrior and black hair, after 3 years with it, I was ready for a change. From UV-reactive glow-in-the-dark Pink Warrior, I switched to a new-to-me European hair brand, Attitude Hair Dye. Brave, a beautiful bright blue, was the color I selected to replace my pink. My hair is now bright blue, indigo, purple, and black. We lightened my roots, refreshed my black, and put Brave on top of everything else.
Everything purchased by me. All opinions my own.
About Attitude Hair Dye
Attitude Hair Dye was created by Rebecca and Rob van Berkel in 2020, as an extension of their webshop Attitude Holland. They state that, “Our hair dyes are a labor of love, developed with care and creativity, including the concept, colors, and names, all inspired by our vibrant community.”
Their sustainability section is very cool! They currently source, product and distribute within the Netherlands. Attitude Hair Dye is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. The packaging design ensures minimal waste so you can get every last drop of hair dye out of the container. Attitude Hair Dye also increased their packaging volume to allow for less waste in 2025, as well as making all their packaging from recycled packaging in 2026.
Additionally, I love that Attitude Hair Dye includes up-cycling ideas and photos for what to do with your empty hair dye jar. Some of the photos include putting plants into them, jewelry, or using them for decor.
About the Hair Dye Products
Attitude Hair Dye currently offers 27 colors plus a pure white toner. The jars of product start at € 11,99 for 135ml. The XL size is € 19,99 for 250ml. By comparison, Manic Panic Pink Warrior Amplified Cream is $17.99 for 118ml.
Blue, Purple, Indigo and Black Hair
Attitude Hair Dye Brave looks great with my very fair neutral cool skin tone. I’ve been doing minimal makeup right now because I don’t have a slay station set up and the bathroom here has no counter space. I’m stuck applying makeup while sitting on my bed, balancing a mirror on my lap, not an optimal position for comfort or complex makeup.
What I’m Wearing
Cerise is a bright pink-toned red. They also have a wonderful cool-toned blue red called Crimson that I adore. I want to pick up their Berry shade but it’s not available close to me in Europe. Quick research shows me that it might be available at Sephora France or that I can order directly from Haus Labs. Ordering from Sephora France would probably be quicker and easier.
When I have a bit of extra energy, I also wear the Bellabeautebar Dark Dreamscape palette. I still need to get up a review and swatches for this because I love it to pieces. Bellabeautebar is my #1 eyeshadow brand right now.
Use code CORDELIA to save at Bellabeautebar if you want to check them out.
You can also find Bellabeautebar at Monolith Shop EU, if you’re in the EU like I am now.
My Bellabeautebar Palettes:
Favorites from 2025
I wanted to share my favorites (beauty, fashion, books) from 2025 with you!
Top 5 Makeup Brands of 2025
Bellabeautebar makes my favorite eyeshadows right now, the ones I reach for and literally dream about. Black Moon Cosmetics makes my favorite liquid lipsticks like Sleepwalker (wore to my wedding), Sorrow, and Armageddon. Haus Labs Le Monster Lip Crayon is my favorite non-liquid lipstick formula because it really stays on my lips and doesn’t move around or transfer onto my teeth. Silk Naturals makes the amazing lipgloss sticks, such as Hex and Potion, which give moisture and shine without migrating onto my face. Devinah also makes gorgeous eyeshadows that I love, as well as glitter glue and eyeshadow primer.
Honorable Mentions:
Thrive Causemetics Brynn Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara has been my favorite mascara for the past several years. It works and doesn’t flake on me, and it gives me length. So pretty! It still needs to come in a burgundy wine, though I see they have a burgundy brown right now.
Aromaleigh Loose Multipurpose Powders (use code CORDELIA to save) for cheeks and eyeshadows in shades like Kupala or Ostara. I love these loose powders and the large jar size lasts forever. They’re a great value for their price.
Buxom Power Line Lip Pencils have been my favorite lip liners. They have a very limited color range but I get great results with these pencils and they last all day for me. They claim to plump, and while I have not noticed them plumping, I do know that they wear like iron and stay in place for me.
Top 5 Fashion Brands of 2025
Based on what I wore, Black Milk Clothing is my primary fashion brand. I am always happy in their clothing, it makes me feel good, and I wear it daily. One Golden Thread is on this list because I wear my black zip up hoodie from them daily. Midnight Hour and Foxblood often pair with Black Milk Clothing for me. Midnight Hour has made some really great tops that I love, while Foxblood has some killer jumpsuits. With Barbell, I wear their button down dress shirts for every business meeting and their women’s workout shirts at the gym and for yoga.
See my favorites featured here in my Happy New Year short.
Top 10 Books / Series I Read in 2025
I took social media off my phone for most of 2025 to stop myself from doomscrolling. Instead, I spent that time and energy reading books. I set a goal of 52 books and read 118, exceeding my goal. Below are my favorite books that I read in 2025.
Libraries and Museums on the To-Do List for 2026
Visit the museum. Read the book. Find the magic in the mundane.
One of the first things that Dave and I did once we moved to Europe was buy a museum pass. It pays for itself in 2-3 visits and they always have new and rotating collections. I’m so grateful that I got to go see the Vivienne Westwood Exhibit at Te Papa Museum Wellington and the Iris van Herpen Sculping the Senses Exhibit in the Netherlands.
Because my book budget is not unlimited, I do take advantage of Kindle Unlimited and read on my iPhone or iPad. However, if you don’t want to pay Amazon, I recommend getting a local library card so you can borrow ebooks or physical books. They also have a lot of other media you can borrow!
Final Thoughts
2025 was a transformative and challenging year for my family. Most of my time and energy was focused on work, Dave and my health. I know it has been a challenging year for many of you as well. I’m wishing you all the best in 2026.
Once I’m settled into my new home, I’ll be making more creative content again. For now, I’m updating on Instagram the most if you’re curious or want to say hi.
