Time to Change Your Hair Color?

As Fall is upon us and Winter is knocking on our door many women want to try something new with their hair color. Something to make you feel better about yourself, beat the Winter "blahs". Before you go picking the hottest color of the season there are some things you (and your hair stylist) should consider. Have you ever really considered if you hair color matches your skin tone? Probably not, a lot of women don't think of the importance of this. They just want something new. Since the wrong hue can make you look washed out, sallow, drab or "muddy"....take some time to pick out the perfect color for you.....it will be worth the time and effort!

The main trick to finding the perfect hair color is to complement your skin's undertones. Here are the 3 basic shades of undertones....and some tips on what colors will work for you.

1. Pink/Blue Undertones
Base Color: Intense colors....browns, reds and blonds will look great for you.
Be sure you go with the intense colors!
Highlights: Golden, honey or ash highlights will work best with your intense
base (or natural hair color)
2. Red Undertones
Base Color: Honey brown or a golden color will be beautiful for you. Avoid
bright red tones, and don't go too blond or too dark. Don't go to extremes!
Highlights: Caramel highlights will look best for you. Your hair will have a
beautiful sun kissed look and your skin will look less red.
3. Yellow Undertones
Base Color: You need deep, rich color. Try Dark Chocolate, Chestnut, Mahogany
or Auburn. Since you have yellow undertones, avoid yellow or golden hair.
Highlights: Try and neutralize your yellow skin tone with Cinnamon, red,
burgundy or dark copper.

Although there is way more that goes into picking your perfect hair color this will give you a good basis. Always talk to your hair stylist when making these decisions. He/She is a trained professional in picking and applying color. You never want to go it alone, so please don't try to color your hair at home. You want to avoid damage to your hair....and only your hair stylist can guarantee that you leave with the perfect color for you and your hair is healthier than before you came in!

So....have fun with color and do something that makes you look and feel beautiful!