Hair Colour Guide: Best Shades for Different Skin Tones

How to Choose the Right Hair Colour for Your Skin Tone

Picking the right hair colour can instantly brighten your complexion and elevate your entire look — but choosing the wrong tone might make you appear dull or washed out. Here’s a quick guide to help you match hair colours with your skin tone.

For Warm Skin Tones (Yellow/Golden Undertones)

If you have a warm undertone (often called “yellow skin”), your complexion looks best with rich, golden, or warm hair colours:

 Best Choices:

• Caramel brown

• Warm chestnut

• Honey blonde

• Golden copper

 Avoid:
Ashy tones or blue-based colours, which may make your skin look sallow.

For Cool Skin Tones (Fair/Light with Pink or Blue Undertones)

If your skin burns easily and has pinkish or bluish undertones, opt for cool hair colours to enhance your brightness:

 Best Choices:

• Ash brown

• Cool beige

• Plum or violet undertones

• Dark mocha

 Avoid:
Overly warm gold or yellow shades, which can clash with your skin.

For Neutral Skin Tones (Balanced Undertones)

Lucky you! Neutral skin tones can pull off both warm and cool shades. Try:

 Versatile Options:

• Soft brown balayage

• Rose gold

• Rich burgundy

• Smoky brown with highlights

Still Unsure About Your Skin Tone?
Book a consultation at J&J Hair Studio, and we’ll guide you to your perfect shade!