How to Choose the Right Hair Colour for Your Skin Tone

Choosing the right hair colour can be tricky. Here's how to find your perfect match based on skin tone.

Warm Skin Tones

Yellow or golden undertones. Best colours:

• Honey blonde
• Warm brown
• Copper red
• Golden highlights

Cool Skin Tones

Pink or blue undertones. Best colours:

• Ash blonde
• Cool brown
• Burgundy
• Platinum highlights

Neutral Skin Tones

Mix of warm and cool. Can pull off most colours:

• Chocolate brown
• Caramel highlights
• Soft black
• Natural brown

Pakistani Skin Tones

Most Pakistanis have warm or olive skin tones. Best options:

• Dark chocolate brown
• Warm black with brown highlights
• Caramel balayage
• Copper tones

Tips

• Always do a strand test first
• Start subtle and go bolder gradually
• Consider your eye colour too
• Ask your stylist for recommendations

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