Skin And Hair Harmony

You wouldn't wear a plaid blouse with striped pants.
(So why clash haircolor with skin tone?)

Ever create a beautiful haircolor, but somehow it didn't look quite "right" on the client? Skin tone and eye color play a big part in choosing a compatible haircolor. The following simple guidelines will help you create a pleasing harmony:

1. Pale skin.

Warm skin tones by creating haircolor with gold tones - light golden honey blonde, golden auburn, red blonde, light warm brunette. Avoid very light blonde shades.

2. Light rosy skin.

Neutralize and tone down pinkish skin tones by creating soft ash haircolor. Light cool blondes, cool browns and very soft auburns look best.

3. Slightly reddish skin.

Concentrate on neutral tonality and avoid all red haircolors. Sandy ash blondes or medium ash browns look best.

4. Dark skin (olive undertones).

Keep haircolor dark (Levels 1 thru 4) with golden tonality.

5. Dark skin (pink undertones).

Keep haircolor dark (Levels 1 thru 4) with auburn or cool brown tonality. Burgundy browns look good with this skin color.

Don't second-guess. Double-check your color choice with the client's eye color.

Once you've formulated a haircolor based on skin tone verify your choice with eye color. If still in doubt go with your color "feel" based on skin tone.

1. For blue eyes:

Use cooler tones.

2. For blue-green eyes:

Use bright, warm tones.

3. For green eyes:

Use light red or bronzed tones.

4. For hazel eyes:

Use golden or auburn tones.

5. For dark eyes:

If skin is dark and sallow, use warm golden tones. If skin is dark and pinkish, use cool brown tones.