Choosing the right hair colour isn’t just about picking a shade you like it’s about choosing a colour that complements your skin tone.
When your hair colour works in harmony with your skin tone, it can brighten your complexion, enhance your features and make your hair look more natural and healthy. On the other hand, the wrong tone can sometimes make the skin look dull or washed out.
This is why, at The Strand, we always consider skin tone and undertones when recommending colours during your consultation.
Warm vs Cool – What Does It Mean?
Hair colours generally fall into two main tone families:
Cool tones
- Ash blondes
- Platinum
- Icy blondes
- Cool browns
- Violet or blue-based colours
Warm tones
- Golden blondes
- Honey tones
- Caramel shades
- Copper and auburn
- Rich warm brunettes
The key is choosing the tone family that works with your natural undertone.
Easy Ways to Tell Your Skin Tone
There are a few simple clues that can help you identify whether your skin tone is warm or cool.
You may suit cooler hair colours if you have:
- Blue or grey eyes
- Blue or purple veins visible on your wrist
- A preference for silver jewellery
- Skin that has pink or rosy undertones
Cool-toned clients often look amazing in ash blondes, cool brunettes and icy highlights.
You may suit warmer hair colours if you have:
- Green, hazel or brown eyes
- Green veins on your wrist
- A preference for gold jewellery
- Skin with peachy or golden undertones
Warm-toned clients often suit buttery blondes, golden balayage, caramel tones and rich brunettes beautifully.
The Best Hair Colour Is Personal
While these guides are helpful, choosing the perfect hair colour also depends on other factors such as:
- your natural hair colour
- your lifestyle and maintenance preferences
- your haircut and style
- how bold or natural you want the result to be
That’s why a professional consultation is so important. Our team takes the time to look at your skin tone, eye colour and overall style before recommending colours that will truly suit you.
Not Sure What Would Suit You?
If you’re thinking about changing your hair colour this spring, we’d love to help guide you.
A great colour should do more than just look nice it should enhance your natural features and make you feel amazing every day.
