How to choose a hair color based on your eyes and complexion

How to choose your hair colour

Choosing the right colour for your hair according to your complexion and eyes isn’t as simple as it might seem. You may have fallen in love with the hair colour of your friend, but it might not look as beautiful on you as it does on her. It will most likely depend on your skin tone and the colour of your eyes. This article will help you find out how to make the right combinations.

What is colour harmony?

Johannes Itten, a Swiss artist, introduced colour harmony theory at the beginning of the last century to understand the relationship between colour and hair colour.

The colour theory categorizes colours into warm (on a yellow base) and cold (on a blue base), explaining why certain shades appear better on us and in clothing.

Each season has its own colours

Seasonal shades are linked to different seasons, with warm and deep colours in autumn, cold and dark colours in winter, warm and bright colours in spring, and cold and bright colours in summer.

Warm and luminous complexion

A bright, warm complexion with green, hazel, or brown eyes and autumn tones may flatter brown or red hair.

Caramel brown

Brown is the most popular hair colour, available in various shades, but uniform brown is not recommended for dark circles, preferring brighter caramel brown created with the balayage technique.

Hazelnut brown

Chocolate, an intense brown with coppery red hues, is popular for individuals with warm skin tones and green or hazelnut eyes.

Black hair

For porcelain skin with brown eyes and winter-like shades, consider black with blue and brown highlights for a captivating look.

Red

Red is associated with porcelain skin and light eyes, as seen in celebrities like Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman, and Emma Stone.

Dark blonde

Blond is a popular colour, but not everyone suits it. Dark blondes are better for light complexions and hazel eyes.

With amber skin

Dark blondes can be suitable for individuals with amber skin and light eyes, but it is highly discouraged for those with dark skin and eyes.

Platinum blonde

Platinum blonde is a popular and challenging-to-match shade that is similar to white, and its benefits will be explored in the next slide.

With olive skin

Kim Kardashian’s nuanced skin tone is ideal for individuals with a clear, cold complexion, olive skin with cold undertones, and blue or hazelnut eyes.

Milky blonde

In recent years, platinum blondes have seen ice and ash blondes with bright reflections, while milky blondes with a honey-coloured tip are popular for those seeking less risk.

Hair tints for people of colour

People of colour should identify the dominant characteristic in their eyes and complexion by dividing them into bright, pale, light, dark, cold, or warm complexions.

Cool undertone, black skin

Michelle Obama’s cold undertone and bright eyes suggest a black, brown, or blonde hair colour, while coppery tones should be avoided.

Warm undertone, black leather

Individuals with black skin and warm undertones can easily transition from brown, blond, and even coppery skin to various skin colours.

Black skin and blond hair

To achieve a lighter blonde, use the balayage technique, focusing on shading the roots, as Rihanna did on various occasions.

Pastel pink

Recent hair colour trends have shifted towards pastel colours, such as pink, suitable for fair complexions, and shocking pink for olive skin tones.

Purple or blue hair

In recent years, blue and purple have become popular ‘rainbow’ colours for cool undertones and dark eyes, and porcelain complexions with blue or green eyes.

Which colour suits you the most?

Considering skin tone and eye colour when choosing a hair colour is crucial for a ‘ spot on’ decision.