If you’re tired of being overlooked or passed by in the bar or a club, having a drastic hair color may invite people to have conversations with you. The more drastic your dye differs from your natural hair color, the more likely it will look brassy or ashy. [1] X Research source Colors that don’t naturally occur in nature like pink, blue, green, or purple will make you stand out.
Root touch-ups vary in cost depending on the salon or area that you are in and can range anywhere from $50 to $150. [3] X Research source Call salons in your area and ask about prices for different services, as well as the frequency in which you’ll need to maintain it. If you are on a budget, you can at home root touch-up kits for less than $35. [4] X Research source If you can’t afford the cost of the expensive monthly maintenance, consider getting highlights instead. You can also experiment or look into semi-permanent dye which may be cheaper.
The cost of getting highlights can be anywhere from $75 to over $300. While initial cost for highlights may be more expensive, touchup costs for highlights and lowlights end up being anywhere from 50%-70% less than all-over color. [6] X Research source
If you are unsure of the color that you want, use a temporary dye first before committing to a permanent dye.
If you have damaged or broken hair, make sure to consult a professional before dying it yourself.
Actress Sophie Turner from the show “Game of Thrones” dyed her hair from copper red to icy blonde. She has fair skin and light blue eyes. [9] X Research source
Make sure to try to get the closest match to your intended hair dye so you have an accurate idea of how you will look in your new color. You can purchase wigs at beauty salons, wig stores, or online.
Fair skin tones are light and burn easily. Light skin tones are also fair but have more beige and yellow undertones than fair skin. Medium skin tones are darker and have olive undertones and usually have green, warm brown, or hazel eyes. Dark skin tones are deep and rich. Those with dark skin tones typically have dark brown eyes. [11] X Research source Your surface skin tone may change depending on the season or how much time you spend in the sun. [12] X Research source
Many people from African or Indian who have an easy time tanning have warm undertones. If you get red, flush easily, or burn when tanning, you most likely have a cool skin undertone. [13] X Research source
Light blue or gray eyes look good with light blonde hair. [16] X Research source Darker toned people look good in dark brown or mocha hair.
Those with a cool tone look good in colors like wheat blond, walnut brown, tawny blond, golden caramel, or copper. Those with a medium tone look good in gold, honey, auburn, cinnamon, ebony brown or mocha. [17] X Research source Chocolate brown, mahogany, toffee, or other warm and rich colors are best for people with darker complexion.
