How To Choose A Hair Color To Warm or Cool your Complexion
To choose a hair color, you need to know the color wheel
If you're looking to switch up your hair color, then it's a good idea to think about the tone you want your hair to have. There are three tonal ranges that you can choose from:
- Cool
- Neutral
- Warm
Different hair colors look better on various people because the hair color they choose "pops" against their skin or "blends" to match their skin tones. How do you choose a color that will warm up or cool down your look? You need to get to know your skin tone and then choose accordingly.
Choosing a Color to Warm or Cool Your Complexion
To choose a hair color, you need to know the color wheel and how your skin tone affects how your new hair color looks on you.
What should you know?
- Anyone can use a neutral hair color. It's neutral because it will look fine with almost any skin tone. At the same time, a neutral color won't pull warm or cool, so it won't necessarily stand out.
- Your skin tone matters most when choosing from warm or cool colors. Cool-toned skin has undertones of olive or blue. Warm-toned skin has underlying yellows and golds. Avoiding the same tone for your hair color is usually best, or you could look too "washed out." That means the color may look bland or lifeless, which is the last thing you want.
How do you figure out which tones to avoid?
A quick trick to figure out your skin tone is to look at the veins near your wrist. If they're blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone. If they're green, you have a warm skin tone. Once you know your skin tone, it's time to choose your hair color. You can do this by selecting the opposite tone for your hair. For example, if you have fair skin and cool undertones, choose warmer hair colors like honey or copper to make your skin "pop" with a healthier glow. If you want a cooler, paler look, then choose cool tones. Just keep in mind that cool tones may wash you out if they're too close to your skin's undertones.
What Colors Should You Choose for Your Hair?
Finding the right color to bring out your eyes or make your skin look healthy can be tough, but we're here to help at M Salon. We can help you choose a color that will work with your skin tone and give you the finished look you desire. Set up your appointment today by visiting us online.
