How to Find a Perfect Hair Color

Hair color can dramatically alter anyone's appearance. A person who was blah as a brunette can all of a sudden come alive as a blond. Likewise, a former blond may find herself with chestnut-colored hair. It can sometimes take a while to find the perfect hair color for you. Here are some tips to help you.

Things You'll Need

• Mirror

Instructions

1. Determine your skin tone. Those with warm skin tones tend to have yellow or reddish undertones in their skin. Those with cool skin tones usually have blue or pink undertones. Further define your skin by assessing whether you are light, medium or dark skinned.

2. Choose light, warm shades for your hair if you have a light, warm skin tone. Shades such as golden blond or strawberry blond are particularly flattering for your skin type.

3. Opt for a cool, light hair color if you have a fair, cool skin tone. You'll likely look good in ashier shades such as platinum blond or ash blond.

4. Get rich, dark hair color if you have medium or dark skin with warm tones. Chestnut, mahogany and copper colors will look fantastic with your coloring.

5. Decide on deep and red-toned shades if you have medium or dark skin with cool undertones. Shades that work well for you include dark brown, plum, burgundy or black.

6. Have your colors done by a professional if you are unsure of your skin tones. A professional hair stylish should also be able to assess your coloring and advise you on the best hair color for you.

7. Try on various wigs at a wig shop and assess how the various hair colors look on you. If the shop allows it, take a few photos of yourself with various hair colors and then choose which fits your coloring and personality best.

8. Get highlights put in your hair when you have it colored. Highlights can maximize your coloring by using two different hair colors that work for you. Have a hair professional choose a highlighting color that complements your base color well. When done right, you shouldn't notice the highlights themselves.

Tips & Warnings

• Be aware that coloring your hair does damage it. Take extra care with your hair after it has been colored, making sure to condition it thoroughly.