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HAIR COLOUR FOR BROWN OR HAZEL EYES
Do you have brown or hazel eyes and feel like changing your hair colour? Picking a shade that works beautifully with your eye colour is key if you want to bring out the best in your natural features.
We often select a hair dye based on skin tone or natural base. That’s a great start. But trust me, your eye colour matters just as much. The right shade can make your eyes sparkle and your whole face glow.
👇 Choose your skin tone below to discover my selection of the most flattering hair colours for brown or hazel eyes.
Choose your skin tone!
I’ll suggest the best hair dye colours to enhance your brown or hazel eyes.
What hair colour suits brown or hazel eyes and fair skin?
Do you have fair skin and eyes that are brown, hazel or even dark brown? This is a common combo, but with the right colour it can look incredibly rich and elegant. The goal is to balance warmth in the eyes with the lightness of your complexion.
Cool or overly dark tones can harden your features. Instead, warm shades help bring out your glow and soften your gaze. I recommend soft, luminous colours that stay close to your natural base to enhance your beauty with ease.
Hair colours to choose
If your hair is light (blonde to light brown):
- Golden or dark blonde
- Warm tones like caramel, cognac or whisky
- Natural ombré or soft tie and dye
- Soft copper or red tones
- Lighter (golden) or darker (warm brown) contrast highlights
If your hair is dark (brown to black):
- Tone-on-tone shades with warm reflections: chocolate, auburn, golden brown
- Luminous highlights or bronde balayage
Example colour suggestions
Left to right: 7.31 Caramel Blonde (Excellence Age Perfect Blondes), 6.45 Amber Dark Copper Blonde (Prodigy Blondes), 5.35 Spicy Golden Chocolate Light Brown (Prodigy Brown)
Colours to avoid:
- Venetian or platinum blonde if your hair is naturally dark
- Ashy blonde on naturally light hair
- Dull brown tones that turn greenish
- Cool violet or purple tones
My tip: For dark eyes and fair skin, go for warm, radiant shades. Try touches of gold or copper to instantly refresh your look.
What hair colour suits intense or dark eyes and very fair skin?
Very fair skin with deep eyes (brown, black) or striking ones like ice blue or dark green is a rare and beautiful contrast. But it needs balance to shine without overpowering the face.
My advice is to go for deep, structured shades that aren’t too harsh. Think vibrant cool tones, shiny dark colours, and soft, reflective highlights. These create intensity around your eyes while preserving the delicacy of your skin.
Hair colours to choose:
- Cocoa brown, liquorice black, or blue-black
- Cool tones like deep mahogany, soft violet or ash brown
- Soft balayage in warm brown or plum
- Glossy black or tone-on-tone shades for shine and depth
Example colour suggestions
Left to right: 1.00 Deep Black (Prodigy Brunettes/Blacks), 2.10 Blueberry Black (Casting Crème Gloss), 2.00 Ebony Black Gloss (Casting Crème Gloss)
Colours to avoid:
- Warm blondes or golden tones that wash out your skin
- Orange tones from over-bleached hair
- Bright gold or orange hues
- Ultra-light or bleached colours
My tip: Want a softer look? Try balayage in cool or neutral shades like ash brown. It adds structure while keeping your natural harmony.
What hair colour suits brown eyes and redhead skin?
If you have redhead skin with freckles, dark eyes and naturally copper or auburn hair, you have a unique and striking profile. The key is to preserve that harmony without flattening your features.
Stick with colours that are close to your natural tone. You don’t want to mask your personality, just enhance it. Rich tones like auburn, chocolate or subtle copper highlights can deepen the gaze without overdoing it.
Hair colours to choose:
- A tone equal to your natural colour
- One tone lighter or darker without strong reflections
- Auburn, chocolate red or brownish red
- Subtle iridescent or copper highlights
- Light copper or soft golden blonde strands
Example colour suggestions
Left to right: 6.35 Light Mahogany Golden Brown (Age Perfect by Excellence Brown), 6.45 Amber Dark Copper Blonde (Prodigy Blondes), 5.35 Spicy Golden Chocolate Light Brown (Prodigy Brown)
Colours to avoid:
- Flashy, overly intense reds
- Shades that are too light (like platinum blonde)
My tip: Avoid lightening your hair too much, especially if your brows are naturally dark. Choose soft highlights or low-contrast tones to bring light without losing the balance of your natural beauty.
What hair colour suits brown or hazel eyes and medium or golden skin?
Golden or olive skin with dark eyes (brown, hazel or black)? You have a glowing and expressive look that’s perfect for colour play as long as you keep it balanced.
For a natural finish, stay close to your base tone and choose just one or two levels up or down. Rich shades like chocolate, mocha, or deep auburn work beautifully. And if you love highlights, go for warm tones: caramel, golden brown, honey or copper.
Feeling bold? Add a splash of flair with vibrant hues like fiery mahogany or berry red just be sure to blend them into a rich base for an elegant effect.
Hair colours to choose:
- Warm and cool tones, depending on your undertone
- Icy brown, dark chestnut, walnut brown
- Caramel, chocolate, deep auburn
- Venetian blonde, bold mahogany or berry red
- Reflections: copper, gold, caramel, golden brown, mocha or praline
- Prefer balayage if going for red or copper tones
- Warm golden and chocolate highlights on golden skin
Example colour suggestions
Left to right: 1.00 Deep Black (Préférence Brunes/Noires Infinia), 4.15 Iced Mocha Brown (Prodigy Chestnut), 4.54 Brownie (Casting Crème Gloss Chestnut)
Colours to avoid:
- Shades that lean too orange
- Copper-gold tones that look brassy
- Honey blonde that flattens the complexion
- Light blonde highlights on dark brunettes with warm skin
My tip: For a natural result, choose browns that are 1 to 2 shades from your natural colour and rich in reflections. This brings shine and depth. Want something bolder? Try vibrant tones like fiery mahogany or berry red but always adapt them to your base and skin tone.
