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• Method 1 of 3: Thinking about your new look
• Method 2 of 3: Take your natural color into account
• Method 3 of 3: Determine the right hair color
• Tips
• Warnings

Choosing the right hair color is unfortunately not as easy as choosing the color you like best. There are many factors that go into choosing a color for your hair, such as your skin tone, your natural hair color and the color of your eyes. Read on so you know how to get the hair color that suits you.

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Method 1 of 3: Thinking about your new look

1. Think about how drastic you want the hair color change to be. Do you just want a subtle change to boost your look, or do you want a dramatic change? Make sure you know if it is appropriate to show up at school or work with your new hair color.
2. Collect pictures of hair colors that you like. Cut pictures from magazines or save pictures to your phone or computer for easy viewing of the hair colors you like. If you keep those pictures, you can also show them to the hairdresser if you have your hair colored in a salon.
3. Think about whether you want a new haircut too. If you want a new haircut in addition to a new hair color, you need to get it cut first. Getting your hair cut first will save you money, because then you will need less dye. You can also see the effect of the new color better once it is cut.
4. Think about how often you are willing to have the outgrowth updated. If you are undergoing a dramatic change, such as from blonde to black, you will need to get the roots colored regularly. But if you go for a subtle change, such as a shade darker than your own hair color, you should worry less about it. Determine how much time and money you are willing to spend maintaining your hair color before deciding what to do.

Method 2 of 3: Take your natural color into account

1. Look at your veins to determine your skin tone. The colors of your veins can help determine whether you have a warm or a cool skin tone. Stand outside or somewhere with plenty of daylight. Hold your arms with your palms up in front of you and look at your wrists. Try to see what color your veins are that you see through your skin.
   • If your veins look blue, you have a cool skin tone.
   • If your veins look green, you have a warm skin tone.
2. Use colored paper to determine your skin tone. If you find it difficult to see your veins, or if you want to check the result, take the paper test. Take several pieces of colored paper. You need yellow, red, white, green, silver and blue. Hold the papers to your face one by one.
   • If your skin looks better with the red and yellow sheets, you have a warm tone.
   • If your skin looks better with the white, green, silver and blue sheets, then you have a cool shade.
3. Look at the color of your eyes. Eye color and hair color go hand in hand, so it's important to consider eye color when choosing a hair color. If you are unsure, ask your hairdresser which colors suit your eyes.
   • If you have brown or golden brown eyes, deep brown shades will look good on you. Try chocolate brown or dark espresso brown.
   • If you have blue or gray eyes, a cooler hair color such as light golden blonde or ash blonde is nice.

Method 3 of 3: Determine the right hair color

1. Consider a brown shade. Unlike red, blonde or black, brown will suit any skin tone. Brown is nice if you want a low maintenance color. You do not have to maintain brown as much as possible and with a box of brown hair dye from the drugstore, hardly anything can go wrong. Brown also looks great if your hair is damaged. Brown reflects light well, making split ends or damaged hair less noticeable.
   • If you have fair skin, go for medium brown or brown with shades of red. Avoid dark brown unless your natural hair color is dark brown, as it can make you look pale.
   • If you have tinted skin, choose a medium brown, such as caramel or auburn. Do not choose neutral or blonde shades.
   • If you have dark skin, go for dark browns such as espresso. Don't choose a color that is more than two shades lighter than your natural hair color.
2. Consider a shade of red. Red is a versatile color and there is always a shade of red that suits you. Keep in mind that one shade will suit you better than another, depending on your skin tone.
   • If you have fair skin, go for a light red color such as strawberry blonde or copper. Do not take a dark shade of red such as burgundy, as it will make you pale.
   • If you have dark skin, go for a medium copper blonde or chestnut. Don't take a purple glow like eggplant, as it can make your skin look yellow.
   • If you have dark skin, go for a medium chestnut or hazelnut brown. Don't choose bright reds, as this can make your skin look green.
3. Consider a blonde shade. Maybe you want to lighten or brighten your blonde hair, or you choose blonde for the first time. Blonde hair is a good choice if you have fair to medium skin. Remember, if blonde is not your natural color, maintaining this color can be costly. You have to treat your outgrowth regularly and you will have to use special products to keep the color beautiful for a long time.
   • If you have fair skin, choose a light or golden blonde shade. Do not use white, ashy or red shades as they will make you pale.
   • If you have tinted skin, go for medium blonde, such as gold or beige. Do not choose ash or red blond, as they can make you pale.
   • If you have dark skin, go for a dark shade of blonde such as caramel. You can also take highlights only. Do not opt ​​for white, platinum or orange, as it will look very unnatural.
4. Consider a black tone. Black hair is dramatic and can be very beautiful. A dark or medium skin tone works best with black hair, but if you have fair skin there are also some shades that can suit you. Remember, getting rid of black hair is difficult, so make sure you want it.
   • If you have fair skin, go for a brown shade of black, or dark brown. Do not take a deep black, as it will make you very pale and can even make your skin turn red.
   • If you have tinted skin, choose dark brown or almost black. Avoid black with red tones, as it will make your skin look yellowish.
   • If you have dark skin, take dark, deep black. Avoid black with shades of blue, as it can make your skin look greenish.
5. Keep your color type in mind when thinking about the shade. Brown, red, blonde and black come in all different shades, so you should choose one that suits you. Remember to choose a shade that matches your color type.
   • Choose a cool shade if your natural skin tone is warm.
   • Choose a warm shade if your natural skin tone is cool.

Tips

• Do not use a color that is more than two shades lighter than your natural color. Too dark or too light looks unnatural.
• If you are not sure which color will look good on you, talk to your stylist first.
• Blonde paint is very damaging if your hair is already weakened, because it is bleached with chemicals. Make sure your hair is healthy before dyeing it blonde. Keep in mind that most shades of blonde look unnatural on people with dark or dark skin.

Warnings

• If you are dyeing your hair for the first time, you may not need to do it yourself. Have it dyed at the hairdresser.
• Don't over-dye your hair or it will get damaged. Wait at least two weeks before repainting it.