Determining the best hair color for you depends largely on your skin tone and undertone. Generally, warm undertones pair best with warm hair colors, and cool undertones look best with cool hair colors.
Understanding Your Undertone
Before choosing a hair color, identify your undertone. This is the subtle hue beneath your skin's surface.
- Warm Undertones: Your skin has a yellowish, golden, or peachy cast. Veins appear greenish.
- Cool Undertones: Your skin has a pinkish, blue, or reddish cast. Veins appear bluish or purplish.
- Neutral Undertones: You have a mix of warm and cool undertones. Your veins might appear a mix of blue and green.
Hair Color Recommendations Based on Skin Tone and Undertone
The following table provides recommendations based on skin tone and undertone, referencing Trademark Salon's guide:
| Skin Tone | Undertone | Flattering Hair Colors |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Skin | Warm | Golden Blonde, Strawberry Blonde, Rich Honey |
| Medium Skin | Warm | Caramel, Warm Brown, Auburn |
| Medium Skin | Cool | Cool Brown, Chestnut, Mocha |
For those with light hair, platinum, icy blonde, champagne hues, or light cool brown shades are often flattering, as noted by Brilliance New York. Conversely, neutral undertones can generally suit a wider range of hair colors, according to Byrdie.
Remember, these are just guidelines. Experimentation and professional advice from a stylist can help you find the perfect shade.
