Do you want to change your look but don't want to end up making a mess? Whether you want a natural, different or bold effect, you can find the right hair color for you. The perfect shade matches your features and complexion, making your hair even more beautiful.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Examine the Complexion
Step 1. First, you need to understand why it is important to evaluate the complexion
Determining the color of the skin is essential for the hair to combine perfectly with the complexion. Choosing a color that doesn't suit the skin can contrast with the complexion and features, creating an artificial effect. Before selecting a color, decide if you have a warm or cool undertone.
Step 2. Find out if you have a warm undertone
People with warm undertones have a yellowish complexion. They usually tan easily without getting burned. They are enhanced by the colors of the earth, such as brown, yellow, orange and cream. Typically this undertone goes well with gold jewelry.
- Look at the veins on the inside of the arm. People with warm undertones have green veins.
- Those with warm undertones are generally characterized by dark eyes (brown, black or hazel). The hair is black, brown, blonde, red or strawberry blonde.
- If you put a white sheet next to the clean face, the skin should look yellow or golden; if so, you can confirm that you have a warm undertone.
- An alternative way to determine if you have warm undertones is to put a yellow or red sheet next to your clean face. If it flatters you, then you have this undertone.
Step 3. Determine if you have a cool undertone
People with cool undertones have a pink or red complexion with blue streaks. They usually get sunburned or have trouble getting a tan. They are generally enhanced by blue, red and purple shades. As for jewelry, silver ones are preferable.
- People with cool undertones have blue veins.
- People with cool undertones generally have light-colored eyes, such as blue, blue, or gray, while their hair is blond, black, or brown.
- If you put a white sheet next to the clean face, the skin will look blue.
- Another way to tell if you have a cool undertone is to place a blue, silver, or green sheet next to your face. If it enhances it, you have a cool undertone. Compare with a yellow or red paper to check the difference.
Step 4. Consider if you have a neutral undertone
Some people have a complexion that is neither hot nor cold; in this case we speak of neutral undertone. This complexion has no accentuated pink or yellow tones; the veins are obviously not green or blue. Those with neutral undertones can dye their hair any color they want.
Part 2 of 3: Finding a Color
Step 1. Choose a shade based on your skin undertone
Once you've determined that, decide which color suits your complexion best. If you have a neutral undertone, you will probably look good with any shade.
- If you have a warm undertone, dark brown, warm brown, hazelnut, deep golden brown, auburn brown, warm golden or red highlights and golden blonde will look good on you. Prefer colors with a red or gold base: they will enhance you. Avoid blue, purple and ash based colors, as they will give your skin a washed out look.
- If you have a cool undertone, try glossy jet black, a cool ash brown or cool blonde in shades like mink, platinum and white. Avoid golden, yellow, red and bronze shades; hot ones tend to make you look washed out. You may also be able to try bold, unnatural colors, such as deep red, cherry red, blue, and burgundy.
Step 2. Take your skin tone into consideration:
is it light, medium or dark? It is important to choose the right color for you.
- If you have pale skin, you can choose a light color. For fair skin with warm undertones, try caramel, strawberry blonde or honey. For fair skin with a cool undertone, try platinum, light blonde, or champagne.
- If you have medium skin, the choice is wider. For medium skin with a warm undertone, you can choose fawn blond, golden caramel or copper. For medium skin with a cool undertone, try ash shades, such as sand, wheat blonde or hazel brown.
- If you have olive skin, you will look good with an intense brown or a tone that recalls the colors of the earth. With a cool undertone, you should try auburn or cinnamon brown, while with a warm undertone, ebony or mocha brown is preferable.
- If you have dark skin and cool undertones, go for coffee brown and inky black. For dark skin with warm undertones, try auburn, mahogany or toffee brown.
Step 3. Think about eye color
This factor can determine whether a hair color will look good on you or not. Do you want your eyes to stand out? The green and blue ones are enhanced by red, brown or blond, while the dark ones look good with a contrasting color.
Step 4. Decide if you want natural or artificial color
The drasticity of the change you intend to make will impact your choices. Do you want your hair to remain natural or do you prefer to change it significantly? Want to give it a try with a bold and unnatural color? Decide what's right for you and your lifestyle.
- If you prefer a natural result, choose a color that is at most 2-3 tones lighter or darker than yours.
- Choose a color that flatters you. Maybe you've always liked red hair, but would it look good on you? If you love blue but have warm undertone skin, consider another bold, different color.
Step 5. Decide if you want to make a permanent, semi-permanent or temporary tint
If you are unsure of a color, try a temporary dye. Permanent and semi-permanent dyes are more lasting, ideal if you want the color to stay on for a long time.
- Permanent dyes do not go away and allow you to lighten your hair. If you have them dark, you will probably need the bleach. It is more difficult to change a permanent dye, and you will have to touch up the roots due to regrowth.
- Semi-permanent dyes fade with washes. They are ideal for highlighting, changing tones, adding depth or covering gray hair. However, they cannot lighten them significantly.
- Temporary dyes go away after 25-30 washes. They are ideal for making hair shiny and vibrant with a darker or brighter color. They also allow you to change the tone of the hair. They cannot, however, lighten them.
Step 6. Don't make drastic changes taken on the spur of the moment
Before you change your hair color, try to understand the reason why you are. Do you want to follow a trend? Have you recently gone through a traumatic experience such as bereavement or a romantic breakup? Drastic choices inspired by momentary emotions should not be considered to change color.
Step 7. Use the internet to find the right color for you
Many sites allow you to upload a photo of yourself and see how different types of colors would fit on you. Others give you the option to indicate your hair and style preferences to determine your ideal color.
Part 3 of 3: Dyeing the Hair
Step 1. Test with a strand
Pin a small section of hair; take it from a lower layer, so that it does not notice; dye it to see the result of the dye. This way, you can get an idea of the final color before dyeing the entire head. This will help you prevent a disaster.
Step 2. Put on a wig
If you want to try a dye before using it all over your hair, give it a try with a wig. It can allow you to understand what a color will look like on you, with no permanent side effects. Make sure you choose a high quality wig to get a better idea of the final result.
Step 3. Go to a beauty salon
If you are dyeing your hair for the first time or intend to make a drastic change, this is preferable. An expert can point you to the right shade, so you will avoid trichological disasters.
Be sure to bring a photo with you to illustrate the particular color you want, if you have a specific one in mind. This way, the confusion will be less. Terms like "brown", "red" and "blonde" are not very descriptive, but be careful to avoid words like "ash", "honey", "caramel" or "coffee", unless you know exactly what you will go to meet
Step 4. Give the highlights a try first
This is a great way to add warm or cool highlights to your hair. If you have a warm undertone, choose golden blonde, copper or auburn highlights. If you have a cool undertone, your highlights should be wheat, honey, taupe, or ashy.
If you want to make a subtle change that still has an impact on your look, you can also try dark streaks
Step 5. Remember the eyebrows
When dyeing your hair, don't forget them. If you dye your dark hair blonde, you should also dye your eyebrows. Drastic changes need to take your brows into consideration, otherwise the result may look weird or undervalue you. Consequently, don't neglect them in your decision.
Advice
- Semi-permanent dyes are ideal for darkening hair without too much damage.
- Before dyeing your hair, remember that it will take some time for it to grow back and will require touch-ups to avoid unsightly regrowth.
- A color can theoretically match your skin tone and undertone, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will look great on you. Each has its own peculiarities.
- If you know that you don't have the time or the desire to take care of the new color, change it just a few tones, so you won't have to touch it up, because you won't notice the detachment with the roots.
- When you intend to change the current color by more than 2 shades, you should always consult a hairdresser.
Warnings
- Never go from dark to blonde without going to the hairdresser. You may end up getting an orange result.
- Use conditioner, comb your hair and avoid heat - this will prevent further damage. It's fun to change your hair color, but it can be pretty damaging. Try to keep them healthy.
