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How to find the hue that works best for you
Selecting the best shade for a new hair color is about more than matching skin tones and eye color.
If your crawing a new color isn't about shocking the folks, getting a new image or covering grey, chances are you want a tone that works best with what nature gave you. Start by staying within one or two shades of your own range. |
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Look at the color wheel and you'll see a visual depiction of why some color will look great on you and others won't. It proves the principles on which all color art is based.
Red and blue are opposite one to another on the wheel, as are yellow and violet. This means those colors are opposites that cancel another out. Avoid jumping from one side of the wheel to the other. Only professionals should try using a blue-green based shade to eliminate brassiness.
Colors on the right side of the color wheel are always warm and those on the left are cool. Decide which represents your skin tone and stay on that side of the wheel. You can always go a little darker but if you want to go lighter, you'll need permanent haircolor.
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If you can't decide where your skin tone falls, ask anyone at a cosmetics counter for help or try the "draping method", holding up an orange, then a blue scarf to your face. The one that looks the best against your skin tone is in the right color family for you. Next, bring your eye color into the mix, and use the following rules of thumb:
If your skin tone is cool:
Blue or green eyes will look good with ash or cool shades, from sandy and beige blonde to red-free brunette. If you want to be a red head, be sure to pick one that's plum or burgundy.
If your eyes are hazel, you can choose a totally cool shade or bringing out gold flecks in your eyes with subtle warmth in your color. Try a medium brown with a hint of gold. If you're a natural blonde icy shades from pure platinum to ashy blonde will look right on you. If you really want to try red, go clear and cool.
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