The Best Hair Color for Your Skin Tone: Expert Tips from Lockerbie Lock 🎨✨
- Nazim Louadah
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 3
Ever walked into a salon excited for a new hair color, only to realize later that it doesn’t quite suit you? 😬 Maybe it washes you out, makes your skin look dull, or just doesn’t give you that glow-up you expected.
That’s because not all hair colors work for all skin tones—and choosing the right shade makes all the difference. At Lockerbie Lock, we believe your hair color should enhance your natural beauty, not fight against it.
So, before you book your next color appointment, here’s how to find the best hair color for your skin tone and make sure you leave the salon looking flawless.
🔍 Step 1: Determine Your Skin’s Undertone
Your skin tone isn’t just about being fair, medium, or deep—the real key is your undertone. There are three main undertones that determine which hair colors will look best on you:
1️⃣ Warm Undertones – Golden, Peachy, or Olive Skin
✔ Your skin has a golden, yellow, or olive tint
✔ You tan easily and rarely burn
✔ Gold jewelry looks better on you than silver
💡 Best Hair Colors for Warm Undertones:
🔥 Rich golden blondes, honey tones, caramel highlights
🔥 Warm coppers, auburns, and deep reds
🔥 Warm chocolate and chestnut browns
🚫 Avoid: Ashy or platinum blondes, cool-toned browns, and blue-based reds—they can make your skin look washed out.
2️⃣ Cool Undertones – Pink, Red, or Bluish Skin
✔ Your skin has a rosy, pink, or cool-toned tint
✔ You burn easily and rarely tan
✔ Silver jewelry looks better on you than gold
💡 Best Hair Colors for Cool Undertones:
❄️ Ash blondes, platinum blondes, and icy silvers
❄️ Cool brunettes like espresso, mocha, and cool chocolate
❄️ Blue-based reds like cherry red, burgundy, and deep wine tones
🚫 Avoid: Warm, golden blondes, yellow-based colors, and overly warm browns—they can make your skin look too red or ruddy.
3️⃣ Neutral Undertones – A Mix of Warm & Cool
✔ Your skin doesn’t lean too warm or too cool
✔ Both gold and silver jewelry look good on you
✔ You can pull off a variety of hair colors
💡 Best Hair Colors for Neutral Undertones:
🌟 Beige blondes, mushroom browns, and natural brunette shades
🌟 Soft auburns and muted coppers
🌟 Dimensional balayage with both cool and warm tones
🚫 Avoid: Extremely cool platinum blondes or overly warm yellow tones—stick to balanced colors!
🌈 Step 2: Find the Right Shade Based on Your Skin Depth
Once you know your undertone, the next step is to choose a shade that complements your skin depth (fair, medium, deep).
✨ Fair Skin
Cool blondes (ash, platinum, icy)
Soft, golden blondes
Cool browns (espresso, mocha)
Rich auburn or muted copper
🌿 Medium Skin
Warm honey blondes & caramel highlights
Rich brunettes (chocolate, chestnut)
Deep reds (burgundy, merlot)
🔥 Deep Skin
Deep espresso or black-brown
Bold warm reds or coppers
Cool jet black or blue-black
🚀 Still unsure? Check out our expert hair coloring services here and book a consultation!
💡 Step 3: Consider Your Eye Color for the Perfect Match
Did you know your eye color also plays a role in the best hair color for you? 👀
✔ Blue or Green Eyes? – Cool blondes, ashy browns, and rich reds make your eyes pop!
✔ Hazel Eyes? – Warm caramel, golden blondes, and rich brunettes enhance the warmth in your eyes.
✔ Brown Eyes? – You can pull off almost anything, but deep brunettes, auburns, and rich chocolate shades are most flattering.
🎨 Need Help Choosing? Let Lockerbie Lock Find Your Perfect Shade!
The right hair color should make your skin glow, your eyes pop, and your confidence soar. At Lockerbie Lock, our expert colorists will help you find your perfect match so you leave the salon feeling your absolute best.
📍 No need to keep searching for “best hair color near me”—Lockerbie Lock is your go-to for expert color transformations!
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