Choosing The Right Hair Color
Hair color is just as important as length and style when it comes to any hairstyle and choosing the right hair color requires some knowledge of the different shades available and how those colors can affect personal traits. There are tons of hair colors to choose from so many people often find it hard to find the right shade for them, especially for those who are looking for a different color change or a change that is more than 5 shades from their natural color. Some of the factors that go into choosing the best hair color are personal preference, skin tone, and season and below each one is emphasized to help in the selection of a hair color.
Personal Preference
Personal hair color preference is going to be the most important factor in selecting a hair color because it really comes down to what you want. Many people go with a total change in hair color from their natural color and still end up with good results and others stay within 2 shades of their natural hair color. Everyone who decides on a major change in hair color should definitely have a color consultation with a colorist and those who want to go with mild hair color changes can try a few shades lighter or darker than their natural color. Just be ready for the change in appearance when going from one of major colors; blonde, brunette, red, or black. Check out the hair color chart to see various tones and the hair color pictures page for actual photos.
 
Skin Tone
Matching hair color with skin tone can really enhance the total beauty of anyone and the key is to select warm or cool hair color tones that compliment rather than overpower. For those with fair or rosy skin, cooler tones like ash, beige, and champagne are more flattering and examples are Garnier Nutrisse vanilla malt and Clairol Perfect 10 instant cocoa. For those with golden, olive, or dark skin, warmer tones like gold, red, and chestnut are more suitable. Hair colors with warmer shades minimize stronger skin tones and add richness. For those who have ivory or pale skin, cooler, warmer, and neutral tones work well as long as the hair color is not too dark. Before going for total hair color swaps, recognize that dark hair on pale skin produces a darker appearance while lighter blonde hair color on darker skin produces a unique appearance as well.
 
Photos above by Elysium salon
Seasonal Hair Color Changes
Many men and women often enhance their hair color to match the season which often works great because of the change in the environment. Enhancing hair color for spring and summer with warmer tones like golden honey blonde creates vibrant hairstyles in the sun. Enhancing hair color for fall and winter with cooler tones like light ash brown or burgundy red create a dark, rich appearance. Neutral tones also work well through all the seasons.
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