Just like the clothes your wear and how you choose to style them, how you wear your hair can say a lot about how you wish to present yourself to the world. So, when you think about your luscious locks, it’s important to choose a hair colour that reflects not only your individual style, but also suits your natural appearance. Getting that perfect hair colour can make such a big difference to how you look, which is why choosing the best hair colour to suit your undertones and complexion is so important. Whether it’s your
What is my skin tone? • Cool undertones have either a red or pink tinge with bluish hints. • Warm undertones appear to have yellow, peachy and golden hues. • Neutral undertones have a mix of both shades above and typically appear in the form of a well-balanced tone roughly the same colour as your skin.
First things first, there are three types of undertones: warm, cool, and neutral. Figuring out your skin tone is the first step to identifying what hair colour suits you.
The best hair colour for cool skin tones Brunette hair, cool skin tone Red hair, cool skin tone
Blonde hair, cool skin tone
A cooler complexion suits lighter, more natural colours, so a shade of blonde like Precision Foam Colour 10N would suit you best.
If you have brunette locks, make sure to avoid going for shades too rich or too dark as your cool undertones can wash you out. This cooler skin tone is best suited to natural ashy browns with hues of red tones. Shades like
Strawberry blonde, auburn and medium red brown shades like
The best hair colour for warm skin tones Brunette hair, warm skin tone Red hair, warm skin tone
Blonde hair, warm skin tone
Blonde shades with a darker base like dirty and butter blonde that incorporate hues of caramel and golden highlights best complement warmer undertones. Shades like 9A and 9N, mixed with butterscotch and caramel tones, are the perfect answer for making lighter shades more wearable on warmer undertones.
Warmer undertones can pretty much suit any shade of brunette, even shades close to black! Although there are heaps of colours that suit your skin (
Look for deep cherry shades with more purple undertones as these will best complement your undertones. Shades like
The best hair colour for neutral skin tones If your complexion is made up of more neutral tones, then natural blonde shades that are richer in colour are a stylish option to go for. Golden honey shades ranging from light ash blonde like See our Brunette hair, neutral skin tone Red hair, neutral skin tone If you have a more tanned complexion, you should avoid any purple undertones as these can wash you out and make your skin tone look yellow. Try a medium red brown like Take a look at our round-up of
Blonde hair, neutral skin tone
Ash and milk chocolate shades of brown best suit neutral undertones, adding a splash of colour to your complexion. Look for colours like
If you have a neutral skin tone, you can be a bit more daring with your choice of red, with less natural shades like sangria or cherry giving you a fiery, bolder look.
Now that you’ve answered the question ‘what hair colour suits me’, be sure to check out our Precision Foam Colour range to get the look. For all the hair colour inspiration you could possibly need, take a look at the rest of our hair colour articles.
