Identifying Undertone Through Eyes and Hair

We’ve explored how tanning, freckles, lips, and draping reveal your undertone in our Colour Analysis Series. Now, let’s turn to your face’s most expressive features—your eyes and hair. While skin remains the primary indicator, your eyes and hair add rich details to the story, helping you refine your personal colour palette.

Why Eyes and Hair Matter

Your undertone is the foundation of your style, and while skin offers the strongest evidence, your eyes and hair provide supporting hints. These features aren’t definitive on their own but work in harmony with skin analysis to create a complete picture. Whether you’re choosing makeup, clothing, or accessories, understanding these cues can elevate your look with precision.

Eyes: Windows to Your Undertone

Your eyes offer a fascinating glimpse into your undertone:

• Cool-Toned Eyes: Shades like blue, grey, or icy green often appear bright and clear. These eyes typically lack gold or amber flecks, giving them a crisp, cool appearance.

• Warm-Toned Eyes: Green, hazel, or amber eyes may feature golden specks or a honey-like glow, adding warmth to their depth.

For those with darker eyes, a closer look is key:

• Warm-Toned Brown Eyes: These often carry a golden or olive tint, reflecting a warm undertone.

• Cool-Toned Brown Eyes: Deeper hues like espresso or dark chocolate dominate, with no golden undertones—think rich and cool.

  
  

Eye-Opening Detail: Even the sclera (the white part of the eye) provides clues. Warm undertones may show slightly creamy or ivory whites, while cool undertones reveal bright, crisp whites that contrast sharply with the iris, enhancing the cool-toned eye’s sharpness.

Hair: A Subtle Undertone Guide

Your hair colour and its natural highlights can also hint at your undertone:

• Cool-Toned Hair: Ashy blonde, jet black, or cool brown shades (without red or golden tones) often align with cool undertones. These colours lack warmth and may have a bluish or silvery sheen.

• Warm-Toned Hair: Golden blonde, rich auburn, or chestnut brown with red or honey highlights suggest a warm undertone. The presence of natural warmth in the hair is a telltale sign.

Hair Tip: If your hair has been dyed, focus on your natural roots or childhood photos for the truest clue. Environmental factors or styling products can mask the original tone.

Beyond the Basics: A Pro Perspective

Combine these eye and hair clues with skin analysis for accuracy:

• Warm Undertone: Look for golden-flecked eyes (or creamy sclera), warm-toned hair (like auburn or chestnut), and skin that tans golden. Pair with earthy shades like terracotta or olive.

• Cool Undertone: Seek crisp white sclera, cool-toned eyes (like blue or espresso brown), and ashy hair. Opt for soft blues, dusty pinks, or mauves.

Test this with a coloured scarf—does a warm hue like mustard brighten your golden eyes, or does a cool shade like lavender enhance your crisp whites?

While eyes and hair are helpful, they’re secondary to skin clues like tanning or draping. Lighting can alter eye perception, and hair colour can change with age or dye. For the most reliable results, integrate these features with our earlier methods. This holistic approach ensures your colour palette reflects your true undertone.

What’s Next? Crafting Your Seasonal Palette

With these insights, you’re closer to mastering your undertone. Ready to unlock your undertone story? Book a personal colour analysis with us! We’ll assess your eyes, hair, and skin to craft a personalised colour palette. Visit our website to schedule your session and glow with confidence as of today.