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Step 1
Know the basic rule of hair color before you begin. The rule is: natural hair color plus the shade of the color you choose equals your new hair color. For example, a light blond natural color plus auburn colorant equals strawberry blond hair. On home hair color kits, there is a guide that shows you an idea of what your hair color might look like in the end.
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Step 2
Choose the type of hair color. Hair colors come in two basic types: permanent and temporary. For people unsure about a new hair color, temporary hair color is the way to go. Permanent hair color is for those who are ready to commit to a hair color.
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Step 3
Choose a color that complements your skin tone. The two basic types of skin tone are cool and warm. Cool-toned people have blue, green, gray and hazel eye colors. Their skin tones are olive, rosy, fair or rosy brown. Cool-toned people need to stay away from colors like gold, yellow, red or bronze. People with warm-toned skin have fair to medium brown or darker eye colors with brown and black hair. Warm-toned people need to choose hair colors that are rich browns, auburns, reds or golden browns.
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Step 4
Decide if you need highlights or streaking. Highlights and streaking come in all shades. Highlights and streaks can be added to any color of hair.
