How to Choose Your Hair Colour Based on Your Skin Undertones

Finding the perfect hair colour isn’t just about picking your favourite shade - it’s about enhancing your natural beauty by complementing your skin’s undertones. The right shade can brighten your complexion, make your eyes pop and give you that effortlessly radiant look. But how do you determine which colours suit you best?

The key is understanding your skin undertones and matching your hair shade accordingly. Here’s everything you need to know about finding your undertones and choosing the most flattering hair colour for your skin.

How to Find Your Skin Undertones

Skin undertones fall into three main categories: cool, warm, or neutral. While your skin tone (light, medium, dark) can change with the seasons, your undertones remain consistent.

Here's four easy ways to determine your skin undertone:

1. The White Fabric Test

Hold a piece of white fabric (or a white t-shirt or paper) next to your bare face in natural light.

• If your skin appears yellow or golden, you have warm undertones.
• If your skin looks pink, red, or blue-ish, you have cool undertones.
• If your skin looks neither overly pink nor golden, you likely have neutral undertones.

2. The Vein Test

Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist in natural light.

• If your veins appear green, you have warm undertones.
• If your veins look blue or purple, you have cool undertones.
• If you see a mix of both blue and green, you likely have neutral undertones.

3. The Jewellery Test

Consider how different jewellery tones complement your skin.

• Gold jewellery looks best on you = warm undertones
• Silver jewellery enhances your glow = cool undertones
• Both metals suit you equally = neutral undertones

4. The Sun Reaction Test

Think about how your skin reacts to the sun.

• Tan easily, rarely burn = warm undertones
• Burn easily, rarely tan = cool undertones
• Burn and tan equally = neutral undertones

Choosing the Right Hair Colour for Your Undertones

While you can rock any colour you love, choosing a shade that complements your undertone will enhance your natural features and create a more balanced, radiant look.

Best Hair Colours for Cool Undertones

If you have cool undertones, you'll likely find ashy, icy and cool-tones shades the most flattering. Warmer hues can create too much contrast, making your complexion appear washed out

Blonde shades:

Opt for cool, platinum and icy blondes that enhance your natural glow:

Pure Platinum
Iced Blonde
Silver
Scandinavian Blonde
Viking Blonde
Ivory
Molly-Mae
Amalfi Blonde

Brunette shades:

Choose ashy, neutral, or slightly red-toned brunettes:

Jet Set Black
Oak
Ashed Brown
Cacao
Taupe
Cookies and Cream

Best Hair Colours for Warm Undertones

Warm undertones look stunning with golden, caramel and rich earthy shades that bring out the warmth in your complexion.

Blonde Shades

Opt for buttery blondes with golden or caramel tones:

Honey Blonde
Blonde Bombshell
Bohemian Blonde
California Blonde
Champagne Blonde
LA Blonde
Calabasas
Caramelised
Santa Monica
St Tropez Blonde
Butterscotch

Brunette Shades

Warm brunettes can wear rich, deep, and golden brown hues:

Ebony
Raven
Hot Toffee
Dark Chocolate
Caramel
Chocolate
Blondette
Dubai
Brond’mbre
Cappuccino
Espresso Brown
Honeycomb
Cinnamon Melt
Roast Chestnut
Brownie Batter
Hot Fudge

Red Shades

Amber
Tanned Blonde
Crimson
Apricot Blonde

Best Hair Colours for Neutral Undertones

Lucky for you, neutral undertones can pull off almost any colour! Your best bet is choosing based on how light or dark you want your hair.

Blonde Shades

Viking Blonde
Barley Blonde
Bergen Blonde
Mocha Melt
Sunset Boulevard
Neutral Blonde
Linen Blonde

Brunette Shades

Natural Black
Brazilia
Golden Brown
Melrose
Walnut
Sorrento Bronde
Toffee Crunch

Final Thoughts

Your skin undertone plays a huge role in finding a hair colour that enhances your natural beauty. Whether you’re drawn to icy blondes, rich brunettes, or fiery reds, choosing a shade that complements your undertone will always ensure a more flattering, radiant look.

Now that you know your best shades, it’s time to find your perfect match! Explore Beauty Works Hair Extensions to achieve your dream hair colour and elevate your style. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok for the latest trends, tips, and inspiration!