How to Find the Right Shade of Blond
Blond hair can be light or dark, warm or cool. Certain shades complement different skin tones. Some things to consider when choosing a blond hair color is the natural undertones of your skin, your natural hair color and the intensity of blond you are aiming for. Does this Spark an idea?
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Skin Tone Identification
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Identify the natural undertones of your skin when choosing a blond hair color. Choosing the wrong shade for your skin tone can cause the color to clash and look unnatural compared to your undertones. Warm skin tones with peachy-yellow undertones look best with light gold, caramel and straw colors of blond. Cool skin tones with pinky-blue undertones look best with champagne, wheat and ash colors of blond. According to the Hairstyle.com website, if your skin is pink you should stick with ash tones and avoid shades of red or golden blond.
Natural Color
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Examine the natural color of your hair. You don't want to use a blond that will clash with your natural color. For example, if your natural blond is a strawberry color, a white-ashy blond will not complement the shade. Choose a blond that will enhance the natural color you already have. If you have golden blond hair, choose a color in the same golden-blond range.
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Level of Color
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Decide on an intensity level. Blond hair color can give subtle or bold results, so make sure you choose a color based on the intensity you are aiming for. According to the Hair Boutique website, "Levels are the degree of 'lightness or darkness' of a color that is 'reflected or seen' by the eye." These levels are measured from 1 to 10, with 1 being black and 10 being the lightest blond. Choose your color based on this scale.
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References
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