Are you interested in a new hair color but don't know which one would best suit your skin type? First you need to figure out what undertones your skin has and what seasonal type you are. With this basic knowledge, you can then choose the perfect hair color that best highlights your skin and eye color and hides imperfections. Check out our foolproof guide that will help you find the ideal hair color for your type in just 3 steps!
Step 1: Does your skin have warm or cool undertones?
Before choosing a new hair color, you need to identify your skin's undertones. Most people fall into these three categories:warm, cool and neutral. Figuring out whether you have a warm or cool complexion can seem confusing, but there are a few tricks:
- Choose onepink and one yellow garment.Stand in front of a mirror, place each one under your chin and see which piece looks better on you. The wrong garment will highlight your imperfections while the right one will brighten your face.
Does pink suit you better? = cool tone
Yellow = warm tone - Insertwhite towelaround neck and shoulders. Now look in the mirror: If your skin appears yellowish, you have a warm complexion.
bluish = cool complexion - The same applies to gold and silver accessories: WhichSchmuckflatters your skin?
Silver = cool tone
Gold = warmer Ton - The color of your veins
Look at the veins on your wrist and determine whether their color is between blue, purple, or green.
Purple or blue = cool tone
Green = warm tone
Step 2: Skin tone light, medium or dark?
The Fitzpatrick scale divides theSkin in six types. However, here we will try to classify skin tones into just three types: light, medium or dark. Match your skin tone to the image above.
To help you quickly find the ideal hair color for your type, we have developed a simple formula:Skin tone + undertone + eye color = seasonal type
Step 3: Which Season Type Are You?
In order to find out which hair color suits you best, you should also determine your seasonal color type. The four main types are spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Hair color for spring type
Light or light brown skin + warm undertone + light eyes (blue, brown or green with gold flecks) = spring type
The skin is fair and clear, with a golden yellow or peach tone. Many spring types blush easily and tend to have freckles. The eyes are bright, ranging from light blue to green, with gold flecks. The natural hair color is usually blonde. However, some spring types may have dark or red hair.
And: Medium brown, golden or reddish hair colors are a good idea to enhance the natural golden shine of the hair. Golden brown, copper and caramel brown also work well.
No: You should avoid platinum blonde, ash gray or dark colors.
Hair color for summer type
Light or light brown skin + cool undertone + light eyes (with blue-green or gray flecks) = summer type
The summer type has light, rosy skin with a bluish to purple undertone. The eyes are blue, bluish green, gray-blue or green. Some summer types also have brown eyes with blue, gray or green flecks. The natural hair color of summer types is blonde or brunette.
And: Platinum blonde, light brown and ashy hair colors are the right colors for you. Silver or platinum blonde highlights can also liven up your hair beautifully. Cool blonde tones are great for girls with porcelain skin and a rosy undertone, as these cool tones neutralize redness. Red colors with a bluish tone such as burgundy and aubergine are also ideal for summer types.Pastel hair like purple and pinkalso works great on light skin types.
No: Avoid red hair colors with mahogany, copper or golden blonde tones as these will make you look older.
Hair color for autumn type
Light or medium skin + warm undertone + blue, green, honey or brown eyes (black or dark brown) = autumn type
The skin color is either light or has a deep bronze tone. In any case, the skin has a yellowish-golden undertone. Autumn-type skin often has freckles. This skin type is not that common, although it occurs in people of African, Asian or southern European descent. The eye color shines in all shades of green, blue and brown. The natural hair color is dark brown with a reddish tint or red with copper to mahogany nuances.
Yes: emphasize your natural hair color with warm red and copper tones. All warm brown tones such as golden brown, copper gold or chestnut brown are also flattering. If you really want to dye your hair blonde, you should go for golden blonde tones.
No: Ash blonde hair colors do not suit the autumn type. A clever alternative are golden blonde or copper red highlights. However, blonde highlights are not a good idea because they look artificial.
Hair color for winter type
Dark, medium or light skin + cool undertone + very dark (black, brown or gray) or very light (blue or deep green) eyes = winter type
Winter-type skin can be very light, even pale, with a cool bluish undertone. The winter type is particularly common. This group also includes many people of African, Asian and southern European descent. The dark brown, gray, ice blue or intense green eye color contrasts with the white of the eyes. The natural hair color is black to bluish black or dark to medium brown.
Yes: dark hair colors such as black, blue-black, ash brown and mocha brown. Winter women can liven up their natural hair color with purple or mahogany highlights.
No: Yellowish-gold hair colors make winter-type skin look yellowish. Since lightening dark hair often results in unpleasant red tones, it's best to avoid blonde highlights.
Celebrity examples of color types and beautiful hair colors
Do you look like a celebrity? Try to find singers or actresses with skin and eye colors similar to your own. This way you will get a much better idea of which hair colors will suit you best.
Fair skin with warm undertones
Celebrity example: Robyn
Suitable hair colors: platinum blonde, ice blonde, silver blonde, ash blonde, sandy blonde, champagne blonde
Fair skin type, blue eyes, cool undertone
Celebrity example: Rachel McAdams
Suitable hair colors: golden blonde, caramel blonde, strawberry blonde, amber blonde, honey blonde, butterscotch blonde
Fair skin with neutral undertone
Celebrity example: Jessica Chastain
Suitable hair colors: strawberry blonde, copper, amber blonde, rust red
Fair skin with peach undertones, blue-green eyes
Celebrity example: Ali Larter
Suitable hair colors: dark auburn, burgundy, cooler auburn reds
Medium skin tone with warm undertone, blue eyes
Celebrity example: Miranda Kerr
Suitable hair colors: dark chocolate, chestnut brown, dark reddish brown, mocha brown
Medium skin tone with cool undertone, brown eyes
Celebrity example: Jamie Chung
Suitable hair colors: caramel brown, honey blonde, golden brown, amber brown, mahogany, cinnamon brown
Oliver skin type with neutral undertone
Celebrity example: Bella Hadid
Suitable hair colors: black, espresso, blue-black, mocha
Dark skin with warm undertones
Celebrity example: Beyoncé
Suitable hair colors: caramel, golden brown, butterscotch blonde, warm brown
Dark skin with cool undertones
Celebrity example: Joan Smalls
Suitable hair colors: dark mocha, brown-black, cool black tones with chocolate highlights
Dark skin with neutral undertone
Celebrity example: Zoe Saldana
Suitable hair colors: reddish brown, chestnut brown
