Ok, so you want to know what colours look good on you or you want to know what hair colour would suit you? learn to choose the best hair colour for you like a hairdresser.
Lots of us opt to go darker for the Winter because for some reason those warm golden tones just fit perfectly with that cold winter air but what colour should you really go to based on your skin tone? Let’s find out…
How To Colour Match My Hair
First things first, to find your best colour match you need to determine your skin’s undertones. Most people fall into one of three categories which are, warm, cool, and neutral. Figuring out which category you fall into can seem confusing, but here’s a few tips.
- Look for certain colours. Cool-toned skin has olive and blue undertones and warm-toned skin has yellow and gold.
- Look at the veins on your wrist. If your veins are blue or purple, you’re most likely cool-toned and If they are green, you are warm
- Look at your eyes. If you have a lot of golden colours in your eyes, usually your undertones are warm, If you have many blue and green tones, then you are usually cool.
TOP TIP:
In most cases, Pick a colour tone that’s opposite from your skin’s undertones.
For example, people with warm undertones opt for a cooler colour, and those with cool undertones opt for a warmer colour.
If you have neutral skin, you’re one of the lucky one’s because any tone will look good on you.
Fair skin with warm undertones.
Shades To Consider: Platinum, Ice, Silver, Ash, Sand, Beige, Champagne
Who Should have it:
Cool blonde shades are perfect on porcelain-skinned people with blue or violet undertones.
Those icy tones are a perfect hair colour to minimise redness in the face. So if you are looking for hair colour to minimise redness in the face, then this one is for you.
Products that will keep your colour looking fresh
Being an icy blonde is high maintenance, so bear this in mind when opting for this colour.
Here are some products to keep your icy blonde in tip-top shape.
Fair Skin With Cool Undertones
Shades to consider: Gold, caramel, honey.
Who should have it?
Fair skin with cool undertones looks better with warm tones. Colours like strawberry blondes, copper, honey and gold. These would be the best hair colours for green eyes and blue eyes.
These tones tend to be better for people with olive skin, as an ashy blonde tone can wash you out. The same rule applies for those with deep skin If you want to go lighter, go for a caramel blonde.
People with very warm skin should avoid a colour that’s to yellow for the same reason so opt for a cooler blonde as these will probably work better on you.
So try out these hair colours for cool skin tones.
Products that will keep your colour looking fresh:
Fair Skin With Neutral Undertones
Shades to consider: Strawberry blonde, copper
Who should have it?:
Strawberry blondes are great on fair and neutral skin tones. Also going for a light, warm red to counteract cool tones in pale skin is something to consider when choosing your hair colour. These tones tend to make deep skin look green, so choose a cooler, brown-tinged auburn instead if you’re thinking about going red.
Products that will keep your colour looking fresh
Medium Skin With Cool Undertones
Shades to consider: Caramel, honey, golden brown, amber and mahogany.
Who should have it?:
These tones work best for those with medium skin. Choosing a shade that contrasts with your complexion will help to avoid looking washed-out. Dark caramel colours fit best with skin tones on the lighter side of olive, tones that have a bit more yellow and green to them
Products to keep your colour looking fresh
Medium Skin With Warm Undertones
Shades to consider: Dark chocolate, chestnut, dark auburn, mochA
Who should consider it?: It’s pretty hard to go wrong with brown, considering it’s almost universal. But browns that have cooler tones can look great on people who have warm skin as It helps to make yellow undertones look creamier. These tones will be ideal for warm skin and will help to bring out hazel eyes!
Products to keep your colour looking fresh
Medium Skin With Neutral Undertones
Shades to consider: Black, espresso, blue-black
Who should have this?
Black can be very hit and miss, which is why you need to figure out your skin tones before committing. A cooler shade like this can be harsh on people with fair, cool-toned skin, however for people who have warmer or neutral undertones, it has a dramatic and striking effect on the complexion, as well with olive skin.
Products to keep your hair looking fresh
Deep Skin With Warm Undertones
Shades to consider: Caramel, golden brown, butterscotch, honey
Who should have this?
For warm deep skin tones, opt for warm browns and caramel tones to complement your skin’s natural depth. If your hair is already blonde, pop some caramel tones through it.
Products to keep your colour looking fresh
Deep Skin With Cool Undertones
Shades to consider: Dark mocha, brown-black, deep black
Who should have it?:
Cool blacks look perfect on deep skin tones, but to spice up your colour, try adding chocolaty tones to warm up the skin.
Products to keep your hair looking fresh
Deep Skin With Neutral Undertones
Shades to consider: Auburn red, reddish-brown, chestnut
Who should consider it?:
Although neutral undertones can look great with every colour. Colours that look rich and vibrant can give the skin the perfect amount of glow.
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