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WHICH HAIR COLOUR SHOULD YOU GO FOR?
Thinking of switching up your style or simply brightening up your hair? You’re not alone. Over 50% of women colour their hair to express their personality, cover greys or boost their confidence.
But to get a natural and flattering result, choosing the right shade is just as important as choosing the right haircut.
👇 In this complete guide, I’ll help you find the perfect colour based on your natural hair colour, your skin tone, and your eye colour. Don’t leave your hair transformation to chance!
You’ll find all the answers you need in the menu below.
🌟 Why is it important to choose the right hair colour?
Changing your hair colour can totally transform your look… but it can also backfire if the shade doesn’t suit you. The right hue will enhance your complexion, make your eyes pop and help you feel fully aligned with your image.
👉 For more on hair colour shades, check out my guide: Hair colour chart and dye codes
The benefits of choosing the right shade:
- Brightens your complexion and gives a healthy glow
- Enhances your eye colour
- Softens or defines your facial features
- Boosts your confidence and overall wellbeing
- More natural and flattering result
The downsides of the wrong choice:
- Dull or washed-out complexion
- Fake-looking, helmet-like effect
- Accentuates imperfections (like dark circles or redness)
- Expensive to fix (removal, re-colouring…)
- Disappointment and a drop in self-esteem
That’s why you should never choose a hair colour randomly. Let me guide you step-by-step.
Choosing your hair colour based on your natural shade
Before making a big change, always take your natural hair colour into account. This is the best way to get a subtle, glowing and easy-to-maintain result.
Are you naturally black, brown, chestnut, red or blonde? Each base has a range of shades that will suit it best. In professional hair colouring, we use a tone scale from 1 to 10, from the darkest to the lightest, to help find the most natural match.
👉 Find out more: How to choose your hair colour based on your natural hair
Choosing your hair colour based on your skin tone and eyes
Once you’ve considered your base, the next step is your skin and your eyes. These two elements are essential for finding the perfect match.
A platinum blonde might be stunning, but not if your skin is deep or golden. Likewise, very dark shades can overpower fair complexions. The goal is to strike the right balance: soft contrast or perfect harmony, depending on your style.
And your eyes? Never overlook them. The right colour can make them sparkle, while the wrong one might dull your whole look.
👉 Learn more: How to choose your hair colour based on your skin and eyes
👉 Learn more: How to choose your hair colour based on your eyes
