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Choosing
The Shade of Your Hair Color One
of the single most dramatic actions you can take to change
your look is to color your hair. Your hair color is one
of the foundations for your overall look, and so it becomes
the stage for your makeup and fashion choices. There are
limitless color options out there, so how you to choose
the shade of hair color that is right for you?
In order to choose a good hair color for you, you
must first understand how hair color actually works. Whether
you are going to a salon to have the coloring done, or
doing it at home with a kit, understand that your new hair
color will be a mixture of your natural color and the color
shade you add. For example, if you have medium brown hair,
and you choose a medium red color to add, your new color
will be auburn not a medium red.
Therefore, when working on a home color, do not look at
the picture on the front of the box and imagine that is
the color your hair will be after use. Instead, flip the
package over and look at the shade selector on the back.
Find your “starting color” and the chart should be able
to show you the approximate color you will get if you use
the color you are holding. If you are still unable to find
the color you want, mix shades to create a custom color.
If you are going to mix, however, make sure the colors
are from the same product line and only two shades either
lighter or darker than each other.
Secondly, you need to be
aware of the depths and tones,
and before you choose the hair color that is right for
you, find the right ones. Depths are, for example, light
brown, medium brown, or dark brown. The depth descriptors
on the packages should help you choose the depth you want.
As for tones, all colors are available in warm tones, such
as red and gold, and cool tones, such as ash and neutral
shades. The depth and tone of the hair color will add dimension
to your hair color.
As for the selection of the actual hair color that is
right for you, keep in mind your skin tones and
eye color. Hair color that complements your natural skin tones will
help you to look your best. If you have an olive, reddish
brown, light or rosy skin tone and eyes that are hazel,
blue-gray, green, or blue, for example, choose cool colors.
For you, hair colors of complimentary tone will generally
contain the word “neutral” or “ash in the description.
You will want a
warmer depth to your hair color if you
have medium golden, golden brown or darker hair. In addition,
warmer colors will compliment you if you have eyes that
are deep brown, brown, or hazel. You will want to check
the hair color packages you are going to use for words
like “warm” or “reddish” on the descriptors.
Perhaps
you do not wish to make a dramatic change. If
that is the case, there are still rules for making your
selections. For instance, if you are coloring merely to
highlight your natural hair color, choose the shade you
can find that is closest to your natural hair color. If
you want to subtly lighten your hair, look for a shade
that is approximately two levels lighter than your natural
color, which will provide subtle and natural change. If
you want to cover gray, consider, once again, a shade close
to your own natural hair color. Your other option is to
use a color that is one shade lighter than your hair to
turn the gray into highlights.
Hair coloring can be valuable and fun. Use it to hide
gray, give yourself a makeover, or just go with a whole
new look. Be sure, though, before making the plunge, to
find the proper color for you. Use your skin tone, natural
hair color, and eyes to make a decision that will have
you looking your very best. With proper care and color
selection, you can create a new look that is natural and
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: 2006
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