Choosing A Hair Color That Is Right For You
Deciding to color your hair is always a major consideration, and one that is often a bit nerve wracking if you are not sure what is right for you. Knowing a bit about your hair, and also what you wish to accomplish with changing your hair color can help the process and increase your comfort level with the decision. Before you make an appointment with the salon to make the change, consider a few simple questions to help you get the correct color and accents that you feel will suit you the most.
One of the first considerations is how much of your hair do you want to color, and do you want to just use one color or several? Monochromatic color means that one color is used over your entire head, whereas multicolored or toned includes highlights and lowlights.
Highlights are used to enhance and brighten the base color, and are usually applied more heavily along the top of the head and around the face for a brightening effect. Lowlights are darker in color or tone than the base color, and give the hair depth and the appearance of fullness when applied to the underlying layers of hair. With a multi tonal or color style there is a natural look to the color, and the awful root growth problem of many single hair colors is minimized.
Most people choose a hair color that matches their skin tone and eye color. While some people like to be very conservative and just change their hair slightly, others like to go very expressive and include blues, pinks and purples into their hair. If you choose a color or accent that has red or copper the result can be very stunning, but you should also be aware that these colors tend to fade or change sooner than other colors, so may need more frequent touch ups.
For people that have fair to pink skin, the ash, honey and blonde or neutral colors are the most complimentary. Gold tone skin looks striking with deep reds and auburns, but avoid colors like orange, bright gold or yellow, as this tends to make the skin look yellow. Dark skin is enhanced with dark browns and reds with lowlights of an even darker tone. As a general rule of thumb go lighter with colors as you age, that way the blending of the gray hairs will be easier plus any stray gray hairs will be less noticeable.
A great option to decide what color is best for you is to try some color rinses or semi permanent colors at home. These are generally easy to apply, and are a lot different from the old home hair color kits. Usually there is a virtually foolproof set of instructions that includes a simple application of the color, a timed leave in, and then shampoo and conditioning. The rinse out or semi permanent colors allow you to try several different colors and pick the tone or color that works best for you.
After you have decided on the color or tones that you wish to use, you then need to consider if you want to do it yourself or go to a stylist. The benefit of doing it yourself is that you can easily fit the time into your busy schedule. The benefit of going to a salon is that the stylist can make suggestions and even update your hairstyle at the same time. Consider the final result, and what you are trying to accomplish when choosing a color. Match your skin tone with your hair to enhance your hair and face. A wild, bright color is very eye catching and unique, where a more subdued color may be more appropriate in a professional setting.
To view more articles by Cory Willins see the hairstyle articles section of the Haircuts and Hair Styles website where you can also find additional hair resources.
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