Show Your True Colors – the Shade of Hair Color that is Right for You
Posted by: Bella, in hairOne of the single most dramatic actions you can take to change your look is to color your hair. Your hair color is one of the foundations for your overall look, and so it becomes the stage for your makeup and fashion choices. There are limitless color options out there, so how you to choose the shade of hair color that is right for you?
In order to choose a good hair color for you, you must first understand how hair color actually works. Whether you are going to a salon to have the coloring done, or doing it at home with a kit, understand that your new hair color will be a mixture of your natural color and the color shade you add. For example, if you have medium brown hair, and you choose a medium red color to add, your new color will be auburn not a medium red.
Therefore, when working on a home color, do not look at the picture on the front of the box and imagine that is the color your hair will be after use. Instead, flip the package over and look at the shade selector on the back. Find your “starting color†and the chart should be able to show you the approximate color you will get if you use the color you are holding. If you are still unable to find the color you want, mix shades to create a custom color. If you are going to mix, however, make sure the colors are from the same product line and only two shades either lighter or darker than each other.
Secondly, you need to be aware of the depths and tones, and before you choose the hair color that is right for you, find the right ones. Depths are, for example, light brown, medium brown, or dark brown. The depth descriptors on the packages should help you choose the depth you want. As for tones, all colors are available in warm tones, such as red and gold, and cool tones, such as ash and neutral shades. The depth and tone of the hair color will add dimension to your hair color.
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