How to Choose the Right Hair Colour

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Choosing the right hair color isn’t as easy as simply picking out a color you like. There are a lot of factors that you should consider before picking a color for your hair, like your skin tone, natural hair color, and eye color. Keep reading to make sure you are choosing the right hair color for you.

Planning Your New Look

  1. Think about how drastic you would like your color change to be. Are you just looking for a slight change to revitalize your look or are you interested in making a dramatic change? Make sure that you consider rules at your place of work or school as you plan your new hair color look.
  2. Collect physical and digital pictures of hair color looks that you like. Cut pictures out of magazines or save images onto your phone or computer so that you can easily look through the hair color looks that you like. Saving these pictures will also provide your hair stylist with a guide if you decide to have your hair professionally colored.
  3. Decide if you want to get a haircut as well. If you are considering a haircut in addition to your new hair color, you should get your hair cut first. If you cut your hair first, you will save money because you will need less dye to color your hair. Cutting before coloring will also allow you to see the effects of your new hair color on your new haircut.
  4. Think about how often you are willing to get touch-ups. If you make a dramatic change, like going from blond to black, then you will need to have regular touch-ups to maintain that look. But if you only make a subtle change, like going only one shade darker than your natural color, you will not need to worry about maintenance as much. Decide how much time and money you are willing to put into maintaining your hair color before you decide on a hair color look.

Considering Your Natural Coloring

  1. Check your veins to determine your skin tone. The color of your veins can help you to determine if you have cool or warm skin coloring. Stand outside or somewhere with lots of bright natural light. Hold your arms, palms up and look at your wrists. Try to see what color your veins look like through your skin.
    • If your veins look like they are blue, then your undertone is cool.
    • If your veins look like they are green, then your undertone is warm.
  2. Use the colored paper test to determine your skin tone. If you have trouble seeing your veins or just want to double check your results, try the paper test. Get several pieces of colored paper. You will need a piece of paper in yellow, red, white, green, silver and blue. One at a time, hold each piece of paper next to your face.
    • If your skin looks better with the red and yellow sheets of paper, then you are more warm toned.
    • If your skin looks better with the white, green, silver, and blue sheets of paper, then you are more cool toned.
  3. Consider your eye color. Eye hair color and hair color go hand in hand, so it is also important to consider your eye color before you decide on a hair color. If you are unsure, talk to your hairstylist about what colors will compliment your eyes.
    • If you have brown or hazel eyes, darker shades of brown will look great on you. Try a chocolate brown or a rich espresso brown.
    • If you have blue or grey eyes, hair colors with cooler tones like light gold or ash work well. Try a light golden blond or ash blond.

Determining the Right Hair Color For You

  1. Consider a shade of brown. Unlike red, blond, and black, there is a shade of brown to suit every skin type. Brown is great if you want a low-maintenance color. The upkeep for brown is minimal and the kits for brown hair color that can be bought over the counter are almost impossible to mess up. Brown is also great if your hair is damaged. Browns reflect well in light and minimizes breakages and tresses.
    • If you have light skin, opt for a medium brown or brown with red tones. Steer clear of dark browns unless you have naturally dark brown hair. Otherwise the color might cause you to look too pale.
    • If you have medium skin, opt for a medium brown, like a caramel or auburn. Steer clear of neutral shades and blondish shades.
    • If you have dark skin, opt for dark shades of brown like an espresso. Steer clear of shades that are more than two shades lighter than your natural color.
  2. Consider a shade of red. Red is a versatile colour and there's usually a shade to suit anyone. Keep in mind that certain shades of red will look better on you depending on your skin tone.
    • If you have light skin opt, for a lighter red like a strawberry blond or copper red. Steer clear of darker shades of red like burgundy because they may wash you out.
    • If you have medium skin, choose a medium shade like medium copper or auburn. Steer clear of purple hues like eggplant because they may make your skin look yellowish.
    • If you have dark skin, go for a medium auburn or chestnut brown. Steer clear of ultra-red hues because they may make your skin look greenish.
  3. Consider a shade of blond. Maybe you want to lighten or brighten your blond hair or you are considering going blond for the first time. Blond hair is a great choice if you have a light or medium skin tone. Just keep in mind that if you are not a natural blond, maintaining your color will be expensive. You will need regular root touch-ups and toning products to make the color last longer without turning brassy.
    • If you have light skin, opt for a light or golden blond. Steer clear of shades that are white, ash, or reddish because they may wash you out.
    • If you have medium skin, opt for a medium toned blond like a golden or beige. Steer clear of ashy or orangey blonds though because they may wash you out.
    • If you have dark skin, opt for darker shades of blond like caramel. Or you can just add some highlights. Steer clear of blonds that are white, platinum, or orange because they can make your hair look fake.
  4. Consider a shade of black. Black hair is dramatic and beautiful. Dark and medium skin tones work best with black, but if you have light skin there are some lighter shades that may work for you. Keep in mind that black is very difficult to remove, so be sure that you really want black hair before you commit.
    • If you have light skin, opt for a brownish shade of black or a dark brown. Steer clear of ultra-black shades because they can make you seem unnaturally pale and even make your skin look reddish.
    • If you have medium skin, opt for a dark brown or almost black. Steer clear of blacks that have red tones because it can make your skin appear yellowish.
    • If you have dark skin, opt for a dark, jet black. Steer clear of any blacks with blue tones because this can cause your skin to look greenish.
  5. Keep your color type in mind as you consider shades. Brown, red, blond, and black come in a wide variety of shades, so you will need to pick one that suits you. Remember to choose a shade that complements your coloring type.
    • Choose a cool shade if your natural coloring is warm.
    • Choose a warm shade if your natural coloring is cool.

Tips

  • Steer clear of colors that are more than two shades lighter or darker than your skin tone. Going too dark or too light may look unnatural.
  • Talk to a hair stylist if you are still unsure about what color will look best on you.
  • Blonde hair dye is particularly harmful to already damaged hair, as bleach is a powerful chemical. It's best to make sure your hair is healthy before going blond. Keep in mind that most shades of blond usually tend to look unnatural on olive or dark skinned people.

Warnings

  • When you are coloring your hair for the first time, you may not want to do it by yourself. Get it done by a professional hair stylist.
  • Don’t color your hair too often because you can damage your hair. Wait at least two weeks to color your hair if you have recently colored it.
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