The first thing to know is that most people are either warm or cool in colouring. Which one you are will determine what colours you can go with hair colour. For example, let's suppose you have olive skin and you want to go blonde you will need to go for a platinum blonde otherwise it will make you look really washed out.



So we need to determine what colouring you are and this can be done by looking at your skin, eyes and natural hair colour.

Cool Colouring

1. Your Skin Tone. There are a few different types of people that have the right skin tone. If you have medium pale or pale skin with a pinkish colour around your cheeks or if you are pale with no obvious undertone you have a cool skin tone. If you have olive or dark brown hues then you also have a cool skin tone. In addition people with blue or red undertones under their eyes or pale skin that appears translucent also have a cool skin tone.

2. Your Eye Colour. If your eyes are gray, blue, dark brown or black then you probably have a cool colouring. Hazel eyes can be more difficult, but you need to look what colours they are speckled with, if it is cool colours then you are probably cool.

3. Your Hair Colour. If you have blonde hair with white undertones or brown hair with gold undertones then it is likely you have a cool complexion.

4. The Colours For You. If you are going to change your hair colour then you should go for ashy browns rather than red-browns. Black can also work well with your colouring. If you want to go for blonde then you should go for the gray type blondes rather than yellow ones.

Warm Colouring

1. Your Skin Tone. People with warm skin can have pale peach skin colour or brown skin with gold or pink undertones. Also, if you have skin with lots of freckles or a rosy flush then you have a warm skin tone.

2. Your Eye Colour. If your eyes are green, golden brown or hazel with green speckles then you are the type of person with a warm colouring.

3. Your Hair Colour. If you have a yellowish blonde hair colour or your hair is brown with red undertones or it is red itself then you have a warm colouring.

4. The Colours For You. Try and go for golden or red colours and possible a rich brown. Gold highlights can also be a good way to go. It is best to stay away from black or very light blonde.

General Tips

If you are still not sure what colour to go for, keep it simple. Go for something that is not too different from your natural hair colour. This will mean you are likely to end up with something that works. If you want a more dramatic change then we would recommend talking to a professional. They will be able to give you advice on the best colour for your skin tone.