Choosing a hair colour that enhances your look and complements your skin tone is an art—and the results can make a huge difference! Whether you’re going for a subtle change or a bold transformation, finding the right shade involves more than just picking a colour you like. Here’s a simple guide from our salon experts to help you find a hair colour that brings out the best in you!
Identify Your Skin Tone
To choose the perfect hair colour, start by identifying your skin tone. Most people fall into one of three categories: warm, cool, or neutral.
– Warm Undertones: Skin with golden, peachy, or yellow hues. Often tans easily and looks radiant in earth tones, like browns, oranges, and warm reds.
– Cool Undertones: Skin with pink, red, or bluish hues. Often burns rather than tans and shines in jewel tones like blues, purples, and greens.
– Neutral Undertones: A mix of both warm and cool. People with neutral skin tones can pull off a wide range of colours.
Quick Tip: Check the veins on your wrist. If they look greenish, you likely have a warm undertone; if they’re more blue or purple, you likely have a cool undertone. If you’re seeing a bit of both, you may have a neutral tone!
Best Colours for Each Skin Tone
Warm Skin Tones
Warm undertones look best with warm shades that bring out their skin’s natural glow. Here are some go-to colours:
– Golden Blondes: Think honey, caramel, and butter blondes that bring a sun-kissed look.
– Warm Browns: Colours like chestnut, chocolate, and cinnamon add richness.
– Rich Reds: Copper, auburn, and ginger shades add warmth and vibrance.
Cool Skin Tones
Cool undertones pair beautifully with cooler shades that enhance their skin’s coolness. Try these:
– Ash Blondes and Silvers: Platinum, ash blonde, or icy highlights create a chic, contrasting effect.
– Cool Browns: Espresso, mocha, and dark chocolate shades flatter without overwhelming.
– Bold Colours: For something adventurous, colours like navy, lavender, and icy pinks look stunning with cool undertones.
Neutral Skin Tones
Lucky for you, neutral skin tones can pull off nearly any colour!
-Beige and Sandy Blondes: These versatile blondes add brightness without clashing with your skin.
– Warm and Cool Browns: Neutral tones suit both ash and golden browns—perfect for trying different looks.
– Play with Colour: Because neutrals can carry both cool and warm tones, you can experiment with fun colours like rose gold, soft pastels, or even deeper jewel tones.
Choosing the Right Shade Intensity
While undertones are essential, intensity matters too. Fair, medium, olive, and dark skin tones will suit different shades within each colour family. For example:
– Fair skin may look soft and natural with lighter blondes or pastels.
– Medium skin can handle rich, multidimensional colours.
– Olive skin looks fantastic with golden or caramel tones.
– Darker skin tones radiate with deep, vibrant colours like rich blacks, intense browns, and bright jewel tones.
Think About Maintenance
Some colours require more upkeep than others. If you’re choosing a shade that’s drastically different from your natural hair colour, be ready for regular salon visits to maintain your new look. Consider options like:
– Balayage or Highlights: Great for adding dimension while reducing root maintenance.
– Low-Maintenance Shades: Soft ombre or natural tones close to your base colour offer a subtle change without constant touch-ups.
Trust Your Stylist’s Expertise!
At Artelier, our stylists are colour experts and can help guide you to the shade that best suits your skin tone, personality, and lifestyle. We’re here to make sure you leave with a colour that not only looks fabulous but feels like you.
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