How to Choose a Hair Color

Choosing a Hair Color That is Right For Me

Choosing a hair color involves considering several factors to find the best match for your complexion, features, and style. Here are some detailed guidelines to help you make an informed decision:

1. Determine Your Skin Tone

Understanding your skin tone is the first step. Skin tones are generally categorized as cool, warm, or neutral.

• Cool Skin Tones: Look for pink, red, or blue undertones. Your skin might burn easily in the sun.
• Warm Skin Tones: Look for yellow, peachy, or golden undertones. Your skin might tan easily.
• Neutral Skin Tones: A mix of both warm and cool undertones.

2. Identify Your Eye Color

Your eye color can influence which hair colors look best on you.

• Blue or Gray Eyes: Often pair well with cool hair colors.
• Green or Hazel Eyes: Can look great with warm hair colors.
• Brown Eyes: Versatile, often complemented by a range of hair colors.

3. Consider Your Natural Hair Color

Staying close to your natural hair color can provide a more harmonious look and require less maintenance.

4. Test Undertones

If you’re unsure about your skin tone, try these tests:

• Vein Test: Look at the veins on your wrist. If they appear blue/purple, you likely have cool undertones. If they appear green, you likely have warm undertones.
• Jewelry Test: Hold gold and silver jewelry up to your face. If gold looks better, you might have warm undertones. If silver looks better, you might have cool undertones.
• White Paper Test: Hold a piece of white paper next to your face. If your skin looks more yellow next to it, you have warm undertones. If it looks more pink, you have cool undertones.

5. Choose a Shade

Based on your skin tone and eye color, you can narrow down your choices:

• Cool Skin Tones:
  • Blondes: Platinum, ash blonde.
  • Browns: Cool brown, espresso.
  • Reds: Burgundy, cool auburn.
  • Others: Black, cool pastels.
• Warm Skin Tones:
  • Blondes: Honey blonde, golden blonde.
  • Browns: Chocolate, caramel.
  • Reds: Copper, warm auburn.
  • Others: Warm pastels.
• Neutral Skin Tones:
  • Most colors work, but it’s best to stick within a few shades of your natural color for the most flattering look.

6. Consider Your Lifestyle and Maintenance

Some hair colors require more upkeep than others. Think about how often you’re willing to touch up roots and maintain the color.

7. Try Temporary Options

Before making a permanent change, consider using temporary hair color products to test out the color.

8. Consult Our Professionals

Our professional hairstylists can provide personalized advice based on your unique features and preferences.

Examples

• Fair Skin with Cool Undertones: Ash blonde, platinum, cool brown.
• Medium Skin with Warm Undertones: Caramel, golden brown, copper.
• Dark Skin with Neutral Undertones: Rich chocolate brown, chestnut, deep burgundy.

Contact us today and let Bellisimo Salon help you to dial in your perfect hair color.

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