HOW TO CHOOSE A HAIR COLOR BASED ON EYE COLOR & SKIN TONE: BRUNETTE EDITION
Diving into a new hair color isn’t just about picking a shade that catches your eye.
It's about choosing a hue that plays up your natural features and skyrockets your confidence to new heights.
Here's how brunettes can select the ideal hair color that complements their eye color and skin tone perfectly.
Understanding Your Starting Point
Consider your current hair color as the foundation of your style. Brunette locks? You're blessed with a rich, versatile base. This deeper spectrum of shades is perfect for both subtle tints and jaw-dropping color makeovers.
The Role of Eye Color and Skin Tone in Selecting Your Hair Color
Selecting your ideal hair color involves playing up your personal features to create visual harmony or appealing contrast. Understanding the relationship between your eye color, skin tone, and hair color is key to achieving a look that’s both stunning and feels profoundly authentic.
GREEN EYES WITH BROWN HAIR
Deep Red: A bold shade like Red for Brown Hair complements green eyes dramatically.
Blue: Deep sapphire blue like Blue for Brown Hair will draw attention to green eyes.
BLUE EYES WITH BROWN HAIR
Deep & Dark: Espresso Brown and Rich Black absolutely makes blue eyes pop.
Bright Pink: Pink for Brown Hair is a pretty, face-framing hue for blue eyes.
BROWN EYES WITH BROWN HAIR
Warm Pink: Rose Gold for Brown Hair complements light brown or amber-hued eyes.
Deep Purple: Purple for Brown Hair emphasizes the depth of darker brown eyes.
HAZEL EYES WITH BROWN HAIR
Intense Red: Fiery shades like Red for Brown Hair play up amber and green tones in hazel eyes.
Orange & Warm Brown: Extreme Orange and Chocolate Brown were made for hazel eyes.
Identifying Your Skin's Undertone
Whether your skin tone is light, medium, or deep, diving deeper into your undertone can dramatically influence your hair color choices, ensuring they complement your natural palette.
Begin by identifying your undertone—warm, cool, or neutral—by examining the veins in your wrist. Greenish veins suggest a warm undertone. If they appear blue or purple, your undertone leans cool. A combination of both indicates a neutral undertone.
Choosing a Hair Color Based on Your Skin Tone
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Cool Skin Tones: Cool, ashier tones will minimize redness and complement your cooler complexion.
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Warm Skin Tones: Warm, rich tones will enhance your skin’s natural glow.
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Neutral Skin Tones: You're in a unique position to play with a wide range of colors, from the coolest tones to the warmest hues.
Remember, while your skin tone and eye color provide helpful guidelines, the ultimate goal is self-expression—finding a shade you love that makes you feel amazing.
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Remember, when it comes to hair color, your skin tone and eye color are only a frame of reference to help guide you in the right direction. It all comes down to self-expression and finding a shade that makes you feel like the best version of yourself.