Your hair colour can brighten your complexion, accentuate your features, and even make your skin glow—but only if it harmonizes with your skin tone. Whether you’re fair, medium, olive, or deep-skinned, the key is choosing a shade that enhances your natural beauty.
At Ashleigh D Hair, we specialize in custom colour matching for all skin tones. Here’s our foolproof guide to finding your perfect shade.
Skin Tone Key
- Fair/Light: Porcelain to beige | Burns easily, may have pink/peach undertones.
- Medium/Tan: Golden to tan | Tans easily, often neutral/warm undertones.
- Deep/Dark: Rich, melanin-rich tones (ebony, mahogany, espresso) | Rarely burns, undertones vary.
Step 1: Find Your Undertone in 10 Seconds
The Vein Test
- Cool: Blue/purple veins
- Warm: Greenish veins
- Neutral: Mix of both
The Jewellery Test
- Cool: Silver makes you shine.
- Warm: Gold lights you up.
- Neutral: Both work!
Pro Tip: Deep skin? Check your undertone in natural light—cool may show as reddish, warm as golden-brown.
Step 2: Match Your Hair Colour to Your Undertone
Cool Undertones
Best:
- Fair/Medium: Icy blonde, ash brown, cherry red
- Deep Skin: Blue-black, plum burgundy, silver balayage
Skip: Brassy golds (they’ll wash you out).
Warm Undertones
Best:
- Fair/Medium: Honey blonde, caramel highlights
- Deep Skin: Chocolate brown, copper, golden caramel
Skip: Ash blonde (can look dull).
Neutral Undertones
Go wild! Try:
- Fair/Medium: Rose gold, mocha
- Deep Skin: Espresso with red highlights
Pro Tips for Deep/Dark Skin Tones
✨ Embrace contrast: Jet black on deep skin = timeless.
✨ Play with vibrancy: Jewel tones (emerald, ruby) pop gorgeously.
✨ Avoid flat shades: If going blonde, opt for caramel vs. platinum unless you want high drama!
Still Unsure? Let’s Chat!
Colour is personal—we’d love to help you find your perfect match. Book a consultation at Ashleigh D Hair today! Your best hair awaits.
Book a consultation with Ashleigh D, and let’s find your perfect hairstyle!
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