What hair colour suits me? How to find the right hair colour for you

Are you bored with your current hair colour and debating whether to be brave and try one of the latest, vibrant hair shades as we head into the autumn months? Our stylists can discuss ways you can be confident in choosing your new hair colour.

One of the best ways to boost your mood, revitalise your appearance or make a fashion statement, is to switch to a completely different hair colour ready for the new season

However, with so many techniques and colours to choose from these days, it can be a tricky decision!

Hair colour trends for 2021 are highly creative. Everything from sun-kissed golden highlights, Chocolate and Caramel Balayage blends, to Fiery reds!

With so many options available, how do you find a hair colour that will definitely suit you?

Leave it with us.

At Blushes we love to chat about tailoring your look to suit your features, skin tone and eye colour in a way that makes your skin glow and your eyes sparkle, so let us guide you through the process. In fact, it’s one of the reasons our clients love our Worcester salon.

Lifestyle and personality

Before undertaking any hair transformation we believe you should be asking yourself these questions about your lifestyle and personality to better match you to your perfect shade.

How much time do you have in the morning to style your hair before work?

Is low maintenance a top priority or are you happy to spend the time?

This will dictate whether we match your look with something ultra-glossy, chic and maintained or whether you’re better suited to something textured, multi-tonal and flexible.

Also, think about hair shades that match your personality.

Is your look bold and bright, or do you prefer more muted tones in your wardrobe and therefore simply a subtle shift in your colour?

Eye colour and skin tone

Another of the things to consider when changing hair colour is whether the shades you like will work with your facial features and your skin and eye tones.

Many hair colour choices are universally gorgeous. However, if not correctly matched with either your cool or warm skin tone and eye depth, others may jar. For example, black hair with pale skin can look too big a contrast on some people, whereas red-copper shades with green eyes can look jaw-droppingly stunning!

The colours you wear

Your wardrobe comes into play with your hair colour way more than you might think. Some tones simply don’t sit right with certain colours, there’s a degree of trial and error but there are also some well-known colour harmonies.

For example, copper hair is best worn with shades of green, sitting opposite each other on the colour wheel. Some may think they clash but actually- it’s a match made in heaven.

On the other end of the spectrum, picture a stunning, platinum bob - the client previously liked to wear tones of beige, caramel and brown to match their natural chestnut hair, but now they’ve changed their hair it no longer works with their skin tone.

Use Pinterest and Instagram to find examples of similar skin tone and eye colour to you and check out their hair colour and their wardrobe, these will be a great starting point!

Physical architecture

This is where choosing a colour gets a little more technical. The shape of your face can dictate which colouring techniques are best suited to you. It’s also important to take into consideration both your facial, and body architecture in order to balance your proportions and use colour contouring to your advantage.

For example, a small frame and a heart-shaped face could look overwhelmed by masses of bright coloured curls! Or perhaps you want to highlight your eyes, and move attention away from another feature - this is something we can work with you on using both colouring and cutting techniques.

Hair type

The last thing to think about when deciding ‘Which colour hair would suit me?’ is your existing hair texture, condition and density.

For instance, it is possible to go from dark hair to blond, or back the other way, but that will take care and time to achieve a good result. Also, you may need additional advice and specialist products for colour damaged hair and afros for instance. Consider too, that having particularly fine, thick or curly hair can influence your colour choice. In fact, a new colour may mean you need to think of a new style that matches too.

Still can’t decide what hair colour to choose?

If you’re still undecided or just want help in finding a hair colour that's perfect for you, then a complimentary Hair ID consultation at a Blushes salon near you is the perfect solution. Our hair colourists can discuss your preferences and aims, and cover the points outlined above.

Getting the advice of a professional Hair Colourist will also ensure that the results of your colour switch will live up to your expectations and that you get the most effective, and honest advice along with suggested aftercare.

Then of course there’s the wonderful pampering you get when you change your hair colour with our help!

Book your Blushes Hair ID appointment now, so you can make your hair colour switch a 100% enjoyable experience from start to finish.