As days get shorter and the weather turns colder, it’s time to shift your hair color toward cooler tones. Whether you prefer to go blonde, brunette or redhead, fall 2013 features trending colors that flatter diverse skin tones. If you’re not sure what skin tone you have, this video will help you narrow it down and pick colors that flatter your natural beauty.
Buttery blonde
Bid goodbye to the icy platinum and champagne tones. These have had their heyday, but the perfect blonde look for fall features rich buttery strands a la Blake Lively. Think golden, straw or caramel instead of yellow or white. These buttery tones complement women with beige, olive or dark complexions offering a sophisticated and natural hint of blonde. If you have pink or yellow undertones, it isn’t the best look for you.
Chestnut
A rich brown tone that adds vibrancy and dimension to brown locks, chestnut is a palette pleaser this fall. Think Gabrielle Union, Olivia Palermo or Anne Hathaway. The good news here: Brown tones are totally adaptable to your skin tone, so you can find the right hue of chestnut that flatters your features. If you have a warm skin tone, look for a cocoa chestnut tone; if your skin is cooler, stick to pure chestnut or mahogany.
Cinnamon
Who doesn’t’ love a redhead? Fall trending reds pay homage to the autumn leaves with notes of cinnamon, copper and strawberry gold. Think Christina Hendricks or Julianne Moore. Get this look yourself with hair dye kits that offer cinnamon or copper tones, or see a stylist. Fiery reds work best on women with pale skin. If you have darker skin, try a red with aubergine notes.
Subtle ombre
The ombre trend continues to live on, as seen at Vera Wang and Alexander Wang AW13 runway shows. To make your ombre look as sophisticated as theirs, stick with a light contrast in two colors. Think caramel and butter, sienna and mahogany or any other color combo that floats your boat.
Get the most out of your style change by using shampoo and conditioner that maintain hair color while nourishing hair. Your Vagaro stylist can help you find products that do this for you.