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  • Question
    What color hair goes best with olive skin?
    Kana Ishii
    Kana Ishii
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Kana Ishii is a Licensed Cosmetologist in the US and Japan, currently based in Beverly Hills. With more than 18 years of experience, she specializes in hair styling and coloring services such as balayage. Her work has been featured in Elle Girl Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and Modern Salon Magazine. She has also worked at major events, including The Academy Awards. Kana has won several hair competitions at some of the biggest beauty expos in the world such as the International Salon and Spa Expo and the Premier Orlando International Beauty Event.
    Kana Ishii
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Cool colors like ash brown, lavender, and platinum blonde go perfectly with an olive skin tone.
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    How do you know your skin tone?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can usually tell by looking at your veins. If they appear greenish through your skin that indicates a warm skin tone. If they look blue or purplish that indicates a cool skin tone. If you have both green and blue veins you probably have a neutral skin tone. Also, consider which clothing colors that flatter you the most. For instance, if you look good in cream, gold, red, and other warm colors, you probably have a warm skin tone. However, if you look better in blue, gray, and violet, you probably have a cool skin tone.
  • Question
    Which brand of hair color is the best?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    This really depends on what you're trying to achieve. For example, I like Goldwell for blondes but prefer Redken to create natural-looking dimensional brown shades.
  • Question
    What color highlights are best for fair skin?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Fair skin with pinkish undertones tends to flattered by soft golden shades. If your skin is porcelain, you will also look great in platinum. If your skin has warm, yellowish undertones, try a soft vanilla blonde.
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    Does red hair go well with light skin?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Yes. In fact, red hair is one of the most flattering colors for fair skin with pink or red undertones. Just choose a warm red, like copper or rose gold.
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    I'm mixed (biracial), so it's kind of hard to choose a hair color. My skin tone could be olive, but it also has a yellowish tint to it. What color(s) are best for me?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    It sounds like you have neutral skin with both warm and cool tones. Try a rich brown with some reddish warmth, like cinnamon or mahogany.
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    What color will work with pink undertones with my fair-colored skin? I also have green eyes.
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    Community Answer
    I'm thinking you should choose a complimentary color to your green eyes to make them pop - warm reds (avoid violet-based reds) like coppers, cinnamon, strawberry blonde, or auburn. If you go more than 2 levels darker or lighter than your natural hair color, it has to be the right tone and you may need to wear more makeup to prevent looking washed out.
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    I have green eyes, what color hair would work best?
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    Community Answer
    Bright natural blonde hair with light brown lowlights.
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    I am looking for a color with red in it that would work with my cool medium-colored skin and blue eyes. I want to use this color for the low lights and then put a color of blonde on for highlights. What should I do?
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    Community Answer
    A bright strawberry color would look gorgeous with your blue eyes, and make them pop with your skin.
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    What color would go with a warm skin tone and deep blue eyes?
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    Community Answer
    I would say dirty blonde or brown. Blue eyes and brown hair is very pretty.
  • Question
    I have olive skin shade with warm undertones. What color can I do to have a dramatic look from black hair?
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    Community Answer
    Some auburn highlights at the tips would look very nice, and it would complement your skin. Going bleach blonde or bright blue would maybe draw some negative attention.
  • Question
    I have violet eyes. Does this mean I have cool or warm skin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Your eyes don't really make a difference to your skin tone, but I would guess you have a cool skin tone.
  • Question
    What hair color would go with blue eyes and a red skin tone?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Choose an ash-tone rather than a golden hue for your hair coloring.
  • Question
    What color would go with light but dark skin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Purples are nice.
  • Question
    I have a pale skin color with warm undertones. Which hair color should I choose to change my dull personality?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Try auburn colors as well as golden blond ones, with light bits and golden bits.
  • Question
    I have brown eyes and my skin tone is fair. Which hair color will best suit me?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Brown or maybe a dirty blond. You could also try a subtle shade of red.
  • Question
    I don't understand skin tone. How can know what mine is?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    In your skin colour, can you see more of a yellow, warm-tone or more of a blue/purple, cool-tone? If you're still not quite sure, go into a beauty salon and ask a professional.
  • Question
    My skin tone is neutral/yellow undertones, and I have hazel eyes with gold flecks. I'm a natural light blonde, but it's too brassy and makes me look washed out. What would be a better color?
    Crazymind
    Crazymind
    Community Answer
    A hazel or reddish light brown would look good on you, or try a golden blonde.
  • Question
    I have warm undertone and brown eyes. I want to dye my hair from black to eliminate that dullness from my look. What kind of hair dye would you suggest?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can achieve a good anti-dulling effect with your skin tone by choosing a warm-based dark brown color. These can come really dark, almost the same darkness as black, but with warm undertones. It will complement your skin tone and make your look less dull.
  • Question
    I'm in my 30s and wish to dye my hair darker. I'm an NW48. Should I go with jet black?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could maybe try something a little lighter (like dark violet hidden highlights), but if you are positive you should go with the jet black, go for it.
  • Question
    I have dark brown eyes with deep tan skin, what hair color will flatter my warm tone skin?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A dark brown color with a shade of grey highlights.
  • Question
    I have light brown/golden hair, hazel eyes, and pale, cooler toned skin (though I'd say it's fairly neutral). I'm looking to dye my hair a fun, unnatural color. What colors would look good?
    Skylar Wilson
    Skylar Wilson
    Community Answer
    Purple or green would both look great. You could probably also do a magenta pink.
  • Question
    I have warm undertones and I have skin color in between not too white, not that dark. What color should I try? My eyes are colored dark brown or black.
    Sreenithie SaravanaPerumal
    Sreenithie SaravanaPerumal
    Community Answer
    You might want to try, black or brown. Light brown can also be a good fit. Brownish black is also another wonderful choice. For a splash of color, you'd likely do well in reds and pinks.
  • Question
    I have light skin, a warm undertone, and hazel eyes. Should I dye my hair black?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, don't. A warm honey colour would suit you, maybe cinnamon or auburn highlights.
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