The Underlying Factor–Finding your best shade

The underlying factor–finding your best shade

It is vital to find the right color for you. This can be a real challenge if you aren’t sure what undertone you have, and it can also be difficult if you don’t know how to tell whether your hair has been dyed too much. In order to make sure that the blonde hair color you choose will suit your skin tone, eye color, and general coloring, it’s important to understand some basic terms regarding undertones in hair dye.

Undertones are important because they tell us about how warm or cool our skin is naturally. We all have an internal body temperature (the temperature at which our bodies run), which is either higher or lower than average; the same goes for our skin tones. If your internal body temperature runs hotter than average then that means that your natural coloring tends more towards reds and oranges—that’s considered “warm.” On the other hand, if your internal body temperature runs cooler than average then that means that your natural coloring tends more towards blues and greens–this is considered “cool.” If someone’s coloring looks good in both warm and cool tones/colors then they’re neutral!

There are two ways we can determine what undertone we have: firstly by examining ourselves in different types of lighting (including natural light) so see how different parts of our body appear; secondly by examining ourselves against other people with known undertones so we can compare ourselves against them! To figure out where exactly on this spectrum do I fit into? This guide will help explain what each category looks like visually so hopefully soon enough

There are 3 different undertone categories: warm, cool, and neutral.

The first thing you need to do is figure out the undertone of your skin. There are three categories: warm, cool, and neutral. You can check out this chart for a visual guide of undertones or use an app like this one from Coolors (you just have to upload a picture). Once you’ve determined your skin’s undertone, it’s time to think about what kind of blonde hair color would work best with that.

Let’s start with the warm-toned gals—the ones who look great in reds and oranges but tend to burn in the sun easily. These girls will want to stick with golden blondes like honey or caramel tones because they’ll bring out their natural warmth without making them look washed out or ashen. They may also want to consider choosing warmer shades like copper or strawberry blonde if they want more dimension without going too far away from their natural hair color range; these colors will be easier on their eyes while still giving them enough contrast against darker features such as black eyebrows and eyelashes (because yes—darker features do matter!).

Warm tones are considered yellow or orange.

Warm tones are considered yellow or orange. Warm colors have a glow, and can make your face look healthier. They’re also associated with the sun, fire and summer—all things associated with comfort and joy. You might think of warm colors as being happy-making; they’re great for bringing out your inner light!

Beach blonde is usually a warm blonde because it has gold undertones that look especially stunning in sunlight (just like you do). If you want to achieve beachy waves at home, try using a curling iron on low heat setting with random sections of hair from roots to ends. Then take your favorite hairspray and spritz it through the curls for added hold.

Cool tones have pink or blue undertones.

Cool tones have blue or pink undertones. People with cool skin tones tend to look best in silver, grey, black and white hair colors. The same goes for eyes and skin; people with blue eyes look fantastic with pinkish hues while those who have green or hazel-colored peepers should avoid any shade that leans too far into the warm spectrum.

Here are a few examples of cool tones:

• Silver/Grey Hair Colors: These include platinum blondes as well as darker shades like ash blonde and medium-light brunette (it’s a very subtle difference between the two).
• Pinkish Hair Colors: These can range from reds to magentas to fuchsia pinks that aren’t too harsh on your complexion (if you’re pale). If you’re unsure whether it’ll suit your face shape, ask yourself if you look best in either soft or strong colors – this will help determine whether a light rosewood hue would work well instead of bright crimson streaks!

Neutral tones have both warm and cool undertones in equal measures.

There are rare instances of people with neutral skin tones, but hair colorists say that most of us can be classified as either warm or cool. Neutral tones have both warm and cool undertones in equal measures. This means that you can wear both warm and cool clothing, makeup and accessories without looking like you’re trying too hard.

This makes it even more important to find a hair colorist who understands how to achieve this effect. Unlike someone with an obvious warm or cool undertone who will want a specific shade because they want their coloring to look different, people with neutral skin need to stay within the same family of colors—golden blonde, ash blonde or platinum—to avoid looking washed out or overly pale.

How to find your undertone?

The next step is to be able to tell what your undertone is. This will help you figure out which shade of blonde will work best for you.

To do this, first find a piece of gold jewelry that suits you and hold it next to your face (or any other piece of clothing that’s gold). Do you look better in silver or gold? If one looks better than the other, this means your base color is warm (gold), as opposed to cool (silver). Next, grab two different shades of hair color (preferably one blonde and one brunette) and try them on at home! Finally take a look at both colors against your skin using natural light — does either one add vibrancy? Are they too dark or too light?

The next method involves looking at the veins on our wrists: if they appear greenish then we lean towards cooler tones; if they appear blueish then we lean towards warmer tones.

Hold up a piece of gold jewelry next to your face.

To see what your skin tone is, hold up a piece of gold jewelry next to your face. If the jewelry blends into your skin, you have warm undertones. If it stands out from your skin, you have cool undertones. If it looks good both ways, then congratulations! You’re neutral-toned!

If you’re unsure about how warm or cool your skin tone is, just Google whether “dark” or “light” best describes your complexion and go with that—it’s pretty easy to figure out what color family you belong to once someone tells you where on the spectrum of lightness/darkness they think you fall.

Do you look better in silver or gold?

If you’re looking to make a change, don’t be shy about asking your stylist to try a variety of colors on you. It may take some time—and there may be some trial and error involved—but in the end, it will be worth it.

If there is one thing I have learned from working with clients over the years, it’s that everyone looks good in something different! Some people like silver hair because it makes their skin look brighter and more youthful; others prefer gold tones because they make them look healthier and more awake. As for me? I love both! No matter what shade of blonde or brunette you choose for yourself, do remember one thing: You can never go wrong with being true to yourself and confident in whatever color choice you make!

Wear both colors next to your face.

To find out if silver or gold is the right shade for you, try the vein method. Open your hand and look at your veins. Do they appear blue? Or do they look green? If they’re green, that means cool tones are best for you; if they’re blue, warm tones will be more flattering.

Next, test out how each color looks on your face by putting a piece of jewelry next to it: silver goes well with cool undertones while gold goes best with warm ones. If this sounds complicated or overwhelming (it can get complicated), there’s another method that involves looking at pictures of yourself in different lighting and comparing them side-by-side until one feels like it “fits” better than the other does.

Test the vein method on your wrist.

Another way to test for cool, warm or neutral undertones is by looking at the veins on your wrist. If you see blue or purple veins, then you’re likely cool-toned. If greenish veins are present, then you’re likely warm-toned. If your veins look blue some days and green on others, then chances are that you have a neutral undertone (we’ll talk more about this later).

Once again: if spotting blue or purple veins makes perfect sense based on other factors like skin tone and hair color — great! But if not — don’t worry too much about it! Your skintone is probably just different than the majority of people’s out there so don’t feel bad about it!

Look at your natural hair color.

The first thing you should do is look at your natural hair color. It’s important to figure out how light or dark your hair is before choosing which shades of blonde will work best for you.

Once you have determined the right shade for you, use this chart as a guide to find the right blonde for you! It’s important to make sure that you talk through with your stylist exactly how light you want your locks to be before jumping into anything too crazy. All-over bleaching can be a big commitment, so remember that if you don’t like what you see when it’s done, unfortunately it may take a long time to grow out the darker roots if that is not the look you were hoping for! Take this quiz with us!

• Use a swatch book. The easiest way to choose a shade of blonde hair color is by comparing it with the shades in your local drugstore’s hair color sample book (or online), so be sure to bring one with you when discussing your options with your stylist. You may also want to look through some magazines that feature celebrities whose hair color you like and see how their shade of blonde compares to what’s available in the store!
• Look at pictures of yourself before going blond. If possible, take pictures or find pictures where you are wearing minimal makeup or dark clothes so that it’s easier for yourself and others who might be helping make decisions on this matter later down the road (like a significant other). This way they can get an idea of what different shades would look like against your skin tone without having them confusingly influenced by products designed specifically for hiding flaws instead .