Hair colors for your skin tone

Hair coloring  is one with quite long-lasting effects. Obviously, you don’t want to mess it up and regret it later. Hence, the choice of color is of utmost importance. You need to know your skin tone, in order to find out which hair color will suit you the best. There are basically six skin tones, but you don’t need to know all of them. All you need to know is, if your skin tone is warm or cool. And most of all let a professional advice you and what will complement your skin tone, eye color.

So, how do you know if your skin tone is warm or cool? There is one quick trick to find out your skin tone. Take one piece of gold jewelry and the other silver jewelry. Now, hold each one against your skin and see which of them stands out. If the gold piece stands out, then your skin tone is warm, if the silver one does, your skin tone is cool. Yet another method is to look at the color of your veins. If it’s more on a greener side you probably have warm skin tone, if it has a bluish tinge then your skin tone is cool. Once you know your skin tone, the rest is easy. The general rule of thumb while choosing best hair colors for your skin is that, warm colors complement warm skin tones, while cool shades look great on cool skin tones. However, before choosing a color you must first understand, which colors are considered warm and which are cool colors.

People with warm skin tones have lighter skin tones with pale, peach or golden undertones. Women generally have a freckled complexion. The natural hair color for this skin tone is red, reddish or golden brown, deep brown, strawberry blond or natural golden blond. Hence, if you have a warm skin tone, then the best hair colors for your skin tone, apart from your natural hair color would be shades of copper, cinnamon, ginger, russet and strawberry shades of red hair color etc. Red or copper highlights with rich base colors such as burgundy, dark golden brown, auburn or chestnut look fabulous.

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People with cool skin tones may have light or dark skin with pink or no undertones. There is a tint of blue under eyes. The complexion is pale or true olive. The natural hair color for this skin tone is bluish-black, dark brown, medium ash or golden blond. Apart from these natural colors, the hair colors that look great on cool skin tone are burgundy, ruby, garnet, cherry or bordeaux. You can contrast these base colors with the highlights of wheat, honey, taupe etc. It is always better to stick to shades that are closer to your natural hair color. This way, you are unlikely to go wrong. And always us a professional. Especially when having corrective hair color services!

 

Three Ways To Update Your Color!

Three Ways to Update Your Hair Color!

ENRICH YOUR BASE COLOR 

Don’t try to cover up the color you were born with. Enhance it. Work with your colorist to figure out what hues are hidden below your surface. The idea is to find shades in your hair color’s family and bring out the warm, rich tones by adding more of that color. For example, if you have dark brown hair, chances are you also have some auburn/red in the mix. Bring those tones out by adding lowlights all over but always remember the under-tones of the customers hair. If you are going to warm up the base color after your highlights have been completed use a Green based tint and 20 or 30 volume to control the warmth. Never leave your formula on longer than 5 minutes after your application. You will acheive beautiful and natural base colors with this method.  ALWAYS USE A GREEN BASE COLOR!

Look to The Stars For Shades

Check out celebrities wearing the  hair color you covet, and observe how they switch their shades for the season, NEVER BE A COPY-CAT! Stay within one or two shades (darker or lighter) of your current or natural hue. And always remember you are dealing with artifical hair color the color will hold true for 2-3 weeks and then the fadage process will begin to appear. I recommend La Rose shampoo for cleansing the hair and preventing unwanted hair color fadage. La Rose Shampoo is a mild sulfate free shampoo, with coconut oil that gently cleanses the hair.  Essential nutrients restore the natural beauty of your hair and balances out deficiencies.

Now Customize It!

Now that you’ve narrowed down the shade you like, bring the photo along on your consultation so you and your stylist can develop a personalized look.  It’s also smart to ask questions. Talk about the colors in your wardrobe — are you more browns, grays or blacks? Pastels or bold colors? This will help inform how much of what color is placed where. Always remember to use the proper hair care for you hair color. In my salon we recommend Kalae Rose Hair Care. Weekly treatments are necessary for color treated hair, Kalea Rose Passion is the best you can use on the hair for treatments. Passion Conditioner is formulated with proteins and amino acids that mimic the “natural moisturizing factor” of healthy skin and hair. This product can be used as a daily conditioner and aslo as a weekly at home treatment. Follow up with Sleek Cream for a smooth luxurious finish. Sleek Cream leaves hair shiny and soft without heavy oils and build up.

Joseph Kellner
Hairdresser – Haircolorist – Makeup Artist

407- 421- 5857

7250 Kirkman Road
Orlando, Florida 32836