Category: Makeup Advice

Coordinating Makeup and Hair Colors

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There are plenty of tips available to help you to select the perfect makeup colors for you. Some advise you to look at the inside of your wrist and determine the undertones that you see. Undertones? For some of us, detecting those subtle blues or yellows can be much harder than it sounds. Other advice directs us to select our coloring based on a season of the year. Another piece of wisdom that falls short for many who can’t tell the difference between a spring and winter palette. If you are concerned that you may be getting colorblind when it comes to picking those makeup hues, here’s an easy solution. Why not choose your makeup shades around your hair color?

Colors for Blondes

Although blondes can have skin tones that range from the fairest porcelain to a rich olive, most with this hair color will find that pink and rose hues in makeup will fit the bill more often than not. Beware of rich, deep colors that will provide too much contrast between your complexion and your tresses. Opt instead for paler shades with a hint of glimmer to make your face truly sparkle. Pinks, mauves and cool peaches will look the best on the lips and cheeks. Eyes can sparkle in a range of taupes, greys, pinks and plums, depending on your eye color and your wardrobe selections.

Colors for Brunettes

Brunettes have the good fortune of being able to wear the greatest variety in makeup shades. Because this hair color usually includes darker eyebrows and lashes to accentuate this feature, they can also often get away with wearing less makeup than their lighter-toned counterparts. For lips and cheeks, brunettes can go with the deeper hues of berry, plum, terracotta and even red. Eyes can look great in a wide range of colors, including all shades of brown, bronzes, blues, greens and plums. There are few shades that brunettes need to shy away from, but try to stick with colors that contain brown undertones for the most flattering look.

Colors for Redheads

The combination of fair skin and red tresses is truly gorgeous all by itself, but add some green eye shadow to the mix and you have an absolutely striking color palette. When it comes to blush and lipstick, look to the warm hues like coral and bronze that will make the most of your ruddy undertones. Terracotta and cinnamon are other shades that will look beautiful on a redhead. While green may be the obvious choice for eyes, try eggplant, copper or sable for variety.

Choosing your makeup shades doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems. Take a look at your hair color, and select your shades accordingly. KISS – Keep it simple, sugar, and look gorgeous

Coordinating Your New Hair Color with Your Makeup!

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It’s pretty obvious that going from blonde to brunette or vice-versa may require a change in the colors you use for your makeup. Not all makeup palette colors go well with all hair colors and sometimes it can be hard to break the habit of using colors you’re accustomed to. Clear up the confusion once and for all with these simple steps.

Whether you’re aware of it or not, changing the color of your lovely locks can actually change the way your complexion appears. Before deciding to change your hair color, figure out whether you can live with switching up your makeup palette. If you’re near and dear to the colors you’ve been using you may want to give yourself some more time to think over coloring your hair. Or be sure to get a temporary dye job so that if you can’t adjust to your new makeup and hair colors, you can simply wash out the color and go back to what you know best.

Ready to go all in? Then make sure to take note of the following hair colors and what makeup colors suit them best:

Brunette/Dark
This type of hair color can make many complexions look pale so toss any pastels and other pale shades that can make you look more washed out. Add deeper colors of blush to your cheeks and lips to make them stand out against your complexion in a flattering way. Great lip colors to look into are brownish pinks, rosy pinks, rosy browns and bluish reds. Neutral shades of browns and mochas look great on the eyes for a dramatic or soft and sexy look.

Redheads
Since these shades create a warm complexion, you’ll want your makeup to do the same. Eye makeup colors should include taupe, greens, reddish and dark browns. Add a touch of rosy brown, apricot or medium brown shades of blush to your cheeks and stick to reds, pinks, peach, light brown and brownish pink colors for your lips.

Blonde
No matter what shade of blonde you choose, you’ll want to go for softer, pastel colors when it comes to your makeup palette. Stay away from dark shades of blush, lipstick and eye shadow as well as black eyeliner, which can be too harsh. Instead go for bone, ash, pale pink eye shadow colors, and dark brown eyeliner and mascara. For your lips, medium pinkish tones, peach and rose look best. Pale pinks and peachy pink shades of blush work well for the cheeks.

Gray
For those who can pull it off, going gray can give you a sexy and sophisticated look. However, this choice of hair color can also wash out your complexion. Brighten up your face by using lively colors in cool tones. White and gray eye shadows look best, along with slate or navy eyeliner. For the lips, shades of coral, reds, and pinks work well and stick to soft pinks, apricots and red shades of blush.

While coordinating your hair color and makeup color, don’t forget your eyebrows. For subtle hair color changes, you can simply use powder or brow pencil to switch up your brow color. If you’ve gone through a drastic hair color switch you may want to look into asking a professional colorist to dye your brows to match your new hair color.