Choosing the wrong hair colour can wash you out or make your complexion look uneven. The right shade, on the other hand, can brighten your face, add warmth, and completely transform your appearance. Here is how our colour specialists think about matching colour to skin tone.
Understanding Your Skin's Undertone
Before choosing a colour, identify your undertone — the subtle hue beneath your skin's surface. Look at the veins on your inner wrist: blue or purple veins suggest cool undertones; green veins suggest warm undertones; a mix suggests neutral undertones.
For Warm Undertones
If your skin has golden, peachy, or yellow undertones, warm hair shades will complement you beautifully. Think caramel, honey blonde, rich auburn, warm chocolate brown, or copper. These shades echo the warmth already present in your complexion.
For Cool Undertones
Cool undertones — pink, red, or bluish hues — pair best with ashy, cool, or jewel-toned shades. Consider platinum blonde, ash brown, cool black, or deep burgundy. Avoid overly warm or brassy shades, which can make cool complexions look ruddy.
For Neutral Undertones
Lucky you — you can pull off almost anything. Neutral undertones work well with both warm and cool shades. Experiment with balayage, dimensional highlights, or even bold creative colours.
Consider Your Depth
Beyond undertone, think about depth — how light or dark to go. Staying within 2 to 3 levels of your natural colour gives the most natural, low-maintenance result.
Not sure where to start? Book a colour consultation at TNF Salon and our specialists will analyse your skin tone and recommend the perfect shade just for you.