The Basics of Hair Colour in Colour Analysis

Hair colour can give us hints, but it’s just one part of the puzzle. It’s not the first thing we look at when figuring out the colours that suit you best—your skin’s undertone (warm or cool) is the star.

Why Hair Colour Isn’t the Boss

When we do Colour Analysis, we start with your skin’s undertone because it’s the most important clue. Your skin tells us whether you look best in warm colours like yellows or cool colours like blues. Hair colour can help, but it’s not as big a deal. Why? Because hair can be dyed or change over time, which can trick us. Your skin, though, stays true and shows how colours reflect on you every day.

Think of your skin as the leader and your hair as a helpful friend. Together, they guide us to your perfect colour palette, but skin is the one we trust the most!

Hair Colour and Your Undertone

Hair colour often matches the warmth or coolness of your skin, but it’s not always a perfect match. Let’s see how it connects:

• Warm Undertones: If your skin has a warm undertone, your hair might be warm too. This means shades with golden or reddish tones.

• Cool Undertones: If your skin is cool-toned, your hair will likely have cooler hues, like ashy or silvery shades.

Light Hair Colour

If you have light hair, here’s what to look for:

• Warm Undertones: You might have golden blonde, wheat blonde, or even coppery blonde. Red hair also fits here because of its bright, orange-based colour.

• Cool Undertones: Your light hair could be ashy blonde, where gold is hard to see. If it’s more silver or greyish, you probably have cool undertones and will shine in colours like icy pinks or cool blues.

Dark Hair Colour

For dark hair, the warm-cool difference stands out:

• Warm Undertones: You might have golden brown or coppery shades in your dark hair.

• Cool Undertones: Your dark hair could be ashy brown or raven black, with no golden or copper hints.

These hair colours give us clues, but they’re not the final answer—your skin is!

Why Hair Colour Changes Over Time

Hair is amazing because it can change, especially when we dye it! This change is called oxidation, and it can mix things up. Cool-toned hair often changes more. For example, cool blonde dye might turn yellowish, and cool brown dye might get reddish tones over time. Warm-toned hair usually stays more the same, which makes it easier to read.

Because hair can shift, its natural colour might not always match your undertone. That’s why, in Colour Analysis, we use special fabric drapes to cover your hair. This lets us focus on your skin’s true undertone without any tricks from dyed hair or changes over time.

Putting It All Together

Hair colour is fun to explore, but it works best with your skin’s undertone. Here’s how to use it:

• Warm Undertone: If your skin loves warm colours and your hair has golden or copper tones, try clothes in mustard or terracotta.

• Cool Undertone: If your skin glows with cool shades and your hair is ashy or black, go for soft blues or dusty pinks.

You can test this with a scarf! Does a warm yellow make your face light up, or does a cool purple bring out your best? Your skin will show the way.

Beyond the Basics: A Pro Tip

Hair can be a helpful hint, but it’s not the whole story. Lighting, dye, or even getting older can change your hair colour. That’s why we rely on draping—putting fabrics on your skin—to see the real undertone. This method helps us avoid mistakes and find colours that make you look amazing every time.

Ready to discover your hair and skin story? Book a Colour Analysis with us! Our experts will use draping to find your perfect colours. Visit our website to book your session and start shining with the right shades!