Do you know that magical moment when you look in the mirror and feel: It's time for a change? Maybe you want more luminosity, an exciting new shade or simply want to emphasize your natural beauty. Often we then stand in front of the huge selection of nuances and desperately ask ourselves: Which hair color suits me?
In this guide you will learn:
- How to use your skin tone and eye color as a magical compass
- With which "which hair color suits me test" you can determine your perfect shade at home
- How to create breathtaking salon results with professional colors like Wella Koleston Perfect and Igora Vibrance
Why the right nuance changes absolutely everything
We hairdressers see it every day in the salon: The right hair color is like a tailor-made piece of clothing. It makes your complexion shine, conceals small redness and makes your eyes sparkle. If, on the other hand, you reach for the wrong shade, your face can quickly look tired, pale or dull.
It's not just about covering grey hair or following a short-term trend when dyeing hair. It's about perfectly staging your individual personality. When you find the perfect harmony between skin, eyes and hair, you suddenly need much less make-up.
But the search for the perfect hair color doesn't have to be a guessing game. With a few simple tricks and the knowledge of color theory, you can easily find out in which direction your personal color journey should go. Let's find out together which tones optimally underline your natural beauty.
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Step 1: Determine your true skin tone (Warm, Cool or Neutral?)
The absolute foundation for any successful hair color is your skin tone. We do not distinguish here according to how light or dark your skin is, but look at the so-called undertone. This always remains the same, whether you are tanned brown in summer or have fair skin in winter.
To determine your undertone, we like to use three very simple but extremely effective methods in the salon. You can perform these tests right now in front of the mirror. Make sure you are not wearing make-up and preferably have natural daylight.
The reliable vein test
Look closely at the inside of your wrist in good daylight. What color are the veins that shimmer through the skin there?
- Do your veins shimmer more bluish or purple? This is a clear indication of a cool skin undertone.
- Do the veins look more greenish or olive-colored? Then you have a warm skin undertone.
- Can't tell exactly if they are blue or green, or do you have a mix of both? Congratulations, you have a neutral skin tone.
The quick jewelry test
Bring out your favorite jewelry box. Which precious metal makes your skin immediately look fresher and more radiant?
- If silver or platinum-colored jewelry flatters you most and makes your skin shine, you belong to the cool types.
- If gold jewelry literally melts with your skin and gives you a golden glow, you are a warm type.
- Does both silver and gold look excellent on you? Then you are most likely a neutral type.
The classic white T-shirt test
For this test you need a pure white T-shirt (not cream, not off-white) and a cream-colored top. Hold them alternately close to your unmade-up face.
- Does the pure white shirt make your eyes shine and your face look fresh? Then your undertone is cool.
- If the pure white shirt makes you look rather pale or pink, but the cream-colored shirt flatters you incredibly well, you have a warm undertone.
Step 2: Eye color as a magical compass
Besides your skin undertone, your eye color is the second crucial factor in answering the question: Which hair color suits me? Your eyes are the mirror of your soul - and we want to set them in scene properly with the right framing.
We like to work with contrasts here. When hair color and eye color harmonize gently with each other or form an exciting complementary contrast, this typical "wow effect" is created, which we know from magazines.
Making blue and blue-gray eyes shine
Blue eyes naturally have a cool charisma. If you have fair skin and blue eyes, you can create an elven look with cool blond tones like platinum or pearl blond.
However, do you want your blue eyes to shine extremely intensely? Then go for contrasts! Warm copper tones, a rich caramel or a deep chocolate brown magically bring out the blue of your eyes.
Perfectly emphasize green eyes
Green eyes are relatively rare and something very special. The complementary color to green is red. This means that all hair colors with a reddish shimmer emphasize your green eyes to the maximum.
A warm chestnut brown, a bright mahogany or an intense copper red are fantastic companions here. A warm honey blond or a rich golden brown also flatter green eyes wonderfully and give you a very soft, feminine expression.
Mysteriously frame brown eyes
Brown eyes are extremely versatile and usually radiate a great warmth. Here you have an incredible number of possibilities. To emphasize the golden brown flecks in your eyes, caramel highlights or a warm golden blonde are perfectly suited.
Do you have very dark brown or almost black eyes? Then a deep espresso brown, a cool ash brown or even a rich black looks incredibly elegant and mysterious. It is only important that the hair color is not too close to your skin tone so that your face does not look flat.
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The great "which hair color suits me test": Find your match
Now we put the puzzle pieces of skin tone and eye color together. With this small but fine "which hair color suits me test" you can easily classify yourself into one of three categories and find your ideal nuances.
Type 1: The cool type (Snow White & Summer type)
Your profile: You have a cool (bluish) skin undertone. Your eyes are mostly blue, grey, cool brown or grey-green.
Your perfect hair colors: Cool tones are your best friend. Go for ash blonde, platinum blonde, pearl cendré, cool light brown or a deep, bluish black. A cool violet-red (like burgundy) also looks fantastic on you.
What you should avoid: Tones that are too warm like coppery red, yellow-gold or orange-tinged brown. These quickly make your cool complexion look blotchy or sickly.
Type 2: The warm type (Spring & Autumn type)
Your profile: You have a warm (yellowish, peach-colored or olive) skin undertone. Your eyes are often brown, green, hazelnut brown or warm blue.
Your perfect hair colors: Warm, bright colors underline your golden glow. Golden blonde, honey blonde, copper, mahogany, rich chocolate brown or chestnut are ideal for you. Nuances with the designation "nature-gold" fit perfectly.
What you should avoid: Very cool ashy tones, platinum blonde or harsh, blue-black hair. They form an unattractive contrast to your warm skin and make you look older.
Type 3: The neutral all-rounder
Your profile: Your skin tone is neither clearly warm nor cool, but perfectly balanced.
Your perfect hair colors: You have hit the absolute color jackpot! Almost everything suits you. Depending on the season, you can switch between warm and cool tones. A golden sand blonde in summer, a cool mocha brown in winter? No problem at all.
The pro tip: With extreme changes, make sure that the color is not too dark for your eyebrows and your natural lash line, so that the look remains harmonious.
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Professional color for at home: Our absolute favorites
When you have found your dream color, you naturally also need the right products to bring the hairdresser look into your own bathroom. Forget the unpredictable drugstore colors. With professional salon-exclusive products you achieve long-lasting, brilliant and gentle results. Here are our absolute favorites.
Wella Koleston Perfect – For permanent, intensive results
If you decide on a permanent change, Wella Koleston Perfect is our undisputed favorite. This color offers up to 100 percent grey coverage and incredibly bright, pure color results. The Pure Naturals line provides unadulterated, natural tones, while the Rich Naturals conjure up very sophisticated, elegant reflections in your hair.
Especially ingenious: Wella Koleston Perfect Me+ enormously reduces the risk of developing a new allergy to hair colors. You mix this color classically with the Welloxon Perfect developer, depending on the desired lightening or opacity. If you love blonde hair, the Special Blonde series offers breathtaking, cool and clear blonde tones.
Igora Vibrance – The demi-permanent love for maximum shine
You don't want to commit yet or are simply looking for extremely much shine? Then the demi-permanent tint Igora Vibrance from Schwarzkopf Professional is your first choice. It is the perfect product if you want to try out the "which hair color suits me test" in practice first without any big risk.
Igora Vibrance lasts up to 25 washes and offers intensive protection against hair breakage thanks to the Moisture Protecting Complex. The liquid formulation transforms together with the matching activator lotion into a smooth gel or cream - super easy to apply! Your natural hair color is not permanently changed, but refined with fantastic reflections and mirror shine.
Goldwell Colorance – Care and color in one
If your hair is already structurally damaged, Goldwell Colorance is a wonderful alternative. This intensive tint even repairs the hair structure during tinting. It is fantastic for refreshing faded lengths without further straining the hair. Your hair often feels healthier afterwards than before the treatment.
Table: Common Color Struggles & the best solution
So that nothing goes wrong with your color change, we have clearly summarized the most common challenges and our favorite pro solutions for you.
| Hair Problem | Cause | Recommended Solution/Product |
|---|---|---|
| Unwanted yellow tint after lightening | Too many warm residual pigments in the hair, wrong developer | Cool matting with Igora Vibrance (e.g. Cendré-Violet) |
| Matte, dull and lackluster lengths | Washed out color, roughened cuticle layer of the hair | Goldwell Colorance for instant shine and repair |
| Grey hair shimmers through at the roots | Too weak opacity of a tint or wrong mixing ratio | Wella Koleston Perfect with Welloxon Perfect (100% coverage) |
| hair breakage and dryness after coloring | Weakened disulfide bonds inside the hair fiber | Apply K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask immediately |
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Step-by-step: How to succeed in coloring like at the hairdresser
- The perfect preparation: It is better not to wash your hair on the day of coloring. The natural oils on your scalp act like a natural protective mantle. Put an old towel around you and apply some greasy cream to your contours (forehead, ears, neck) to avoid skin discoloration.
- The right mixing: Always work with a digital scale for absolute precision! If you use Wella Koleston Perfect, usually mix the color in a 1:1 ratio with the Welloxon Perfect developer. If you use the demi-permanent color Igora Vibrance, it is mixed 1:1 with the special Igora Vibrance activator lotion. Stir everything into a homogeneous cream.
- The strategic application: Always start where the change is most important - usually at the roots. Apply the color systematically in fine sections. If you only dye your roots, only pull the color into the lengths in the last 5 to 10 minutes of the processing time, so as not to unnecessarily mattify or strain them.
- The correct processing time: Strictly adhere to the manufacturer's instructions! A permanent color like Koleston Perfect often needs 30 to 40 minutes to fully develop all color pigments. A tint like Igora Vibrance often has a shorter processing time of 10 to 20 minutes. Then rinse the color out extremely thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- The vital finish: After coloring, the cuticle layer of your hair is open. Now is the perfect moment for structure building. Apply a strengthening mask like the K18 Leave-in Mask or use Olaplex No. 8 to directly close the disulfide bonds again and firmly anchor the new color pigments in the hair.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which hair color makes you look younger?
Basically, warm, soft nuances make you look younger, fresher and more relaxed. Harsh, very dark tones (like deep black) or extremely cool platinum nuances can emphasize shadows in the face and make wrinkles more visible. Delicate caramel highlights, a warm honey blonde or a soft chestnut brown are absolute fountain of youth colors, as they reflect the light beautifully.
How do you mix Wella Koleston Perfect and what is the processing time?
For a normal root coloring or white hair coverage, Wella Koleston Perfect is mixed in a 1:1 ratio with the Welloxon Perfect developer (usually 6%). This means: 60 ml color to 60 ml developer. The processing time without heat supply is usually 30 to 40 minutes. With the Special Blonde series, the mixing ratio deviates (often 1:2).
What exactly is Igora Vibrance and how do I use it?
Igora Vibrance is an ultra-modern demi-permanent intensive tint. It contains no ammonia and does not permanently change the natural pigmentation of your hair. It is mixed in a 1:1 ratio with the specific activator lotion. Depending on the desired intensity, you leave it on for 5 to 20 minutes. It is ideal for gloss treatments, for matting blonde or for refreshing faded lengths.
Which hair color fits best with blue-grey eyes and light skin?
With this combination you have a classic, cool color type. To make the blue-grey eyes shine and not drown out the light complexion, cool blonde tones (like pearl ash or light blonde) are outstandingly suitable. Also a rich, cool brown or a gentle copper (as an exciting complementary contrast) look incredibly noble with this combination.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has helped you unravel the secret of your perfect nuance. With the knowledge about your skin tone, your eye color and the right pro products, nothing stands in the way of your personal dream look. Whether you now opt for the permanent brilliance of Wella Koleston Perfect or want to test the ultimate shine with Igora Vibrance - the transformation begins in your hands. Dare to discover new facets of yourself and enjoy the wonderful feeling of freshly colored, healthy hair. You can easily order all brands, professional colorations and highly effective care products mentioned in the text in the Swiss online shop of clickandcare.
