Before we delve into hair colour, let’s first explain common skin undertones. There are three categories that most people fall into: warm, cool and neutral. Figuring out which you are can be overwhelming, but relax – we’ll help you.
1. Be sure
Research all the shades that are available in the colour you want. Check to see if it will balance your skin tone.
2. Match yourself with a celeb
When drawing inspiration from your favourite celebrities, try to choose people with similar skin and eye colour to yours. It’ll give you a much better idea of how the hair colour will look on you in the end.
3. Try with your wrist
Another way of trying a new hair colour is to match it to your wrist. Select the colour you want, then place it around your wrist. The results will be immediate – if your veins are blue or purple, you’re most likely cool-toned, and if they’re green, you’re warm.
4. Do the wig
The other great option is to actually walk into a hair shop and try different coloured wigs in different shapes.
Amanda Black – Blue Mermaid
Don't be afraid to experiment with a range of colours, no matter how deep your skin tone. Just look at singer Amanda Black's signature blue colour, which perfectly complements her beautiful dark skin tone.
If you’re dark and were in doubt about bright colours, this is it! Determining whether you have cool, neutral or warm undertones will help point you in the direction of just the right primary colour to dazzle with.
Sho Madjozi – Pink Princess
Bright colours work swimmingly on all melanin tones. Just look at Sho Madjozi, who's skin tone complements her mix of champagne and light pink hair piece. When choosing fibre, don’t be too nervous about the contrast with your hair colour. The effect is part of the charm!
K Naomi - Caramel Queen
K Naomi’s caramel skin tone looks radiant against her similar-coloured weave. Ask your hairstylist to experiment with highlights in order to get maximum reflection from the light.
Amanda Du-Pont – Black power
The classic pairing of jet black against light skin tones is always a win as they’re complementary. Amanda looks amazing!
