How to Choose Brunette Color for Hair
Choosing to dye your hair can be a big decision, especially if you have never explored the world of artificial hair color. One of the biggest issues when coloring your hair is choosing the correct shade that will flatter your skin tone. Deciding on a brunette hair color can be quite a task, considering that there are so many different shades to choose from--auburn, beige, golden and many others. These are the descriptions you should look for when choosing a brunette hair dye. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Assess Skin Tone
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Remove any makeup from your face and find an area that has strong natural or incandescent light. Try to avoid florescent lighting, since this can give your skin a washed-out or green tint.
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Wrap a neutral-colored or white towel around your shoulders, or wear a neutral-colored top. Bold or bright colors can distract the eye from finding the appropriate tint in the skin.
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Analyze your skin in the mirror. According to a personal colors guide from New Mexico State University, all skin tones will have an underlying pigment regardless of race or suntan. Warm skin tones have red, peach or yellow undertones, while cool skin tones have pink, violet or blue undertones. Olive skin tones are also considered cool.
Choose a Hair Color
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Decide on the level of brunette. Higher levels are considered lighter shades. For example, dark brown is considered to be between levels three and four, while light auburn brunette is usually around levels six and seven.
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Choose an underlying tone that matches your warm or cool complexion. Warm skin tones should try colors such as golden brown, auburn or chocolate. Cool skin tones should use shades such as ash, beige or deep browns with blue undertones. "True" brunette will work for warm or cool skin tones because it is a neutral color.
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Select a semi- or demi-permanent color for temporary color or permanent dye for long-lasting color. Demi-permanent color lasts longer than semi-permanent, and is often used to deepen or neutralize natural brunette shades. Semi- and demi-permanent color will eventually fade, keeping roots from looking overgrown. Permanent color is stronger, but requires more maintenance; fading is usually minimal and roots will need to be touched up every few weeks.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have trouble identifying your skin tone by looking at your face, try looking at the inside of your wrists. If the veins in your wrists look green, you most likely have a warm skin tone. If they look blue, you probably have a cool skin tone.
