Change Your Tone and Change Your Look
When was the last time someone suggested you “change your tone”? Only in your local hair salon can this phrase bring about feelings of newness and transformation. Yes, choosing a drop dead gorgeous hair color is one thing, but choosing the best tone can be difficult. While hair color is measured in levels ranging from 1 darkest black to 10 lightest blonde, tone refers to how warm or cool the hair appears. By changing the tone, and not the actual color level, you make hair appear a few shades lighter or darker. Warm tones are lighter and appear red, copper or gold and cooler tones appear blue, green and violet.
There are four main hair colors: blonde, brunette, black and red and the tone of these colors can be changed to create a stylistic unique look. Your skin tone and eye color are important features that will help determine the ideal tone for your hair. Here are some modish tones in each hair color that will leave you thinking is it time to change your tone.
Blonde Tones
For blondes who want a change there are plenty of options. To warm up your blonde strands consider adding some golden, beige or caramel tones. If your complexion is warm these options will make your appearance glow. To cool down your look, for a softer more subtle appearance, opt for pearl blonde or icy blond.
Brunette Tones
Brunettes have as many options as blondes when it comes to changing their tone. When brunettes match that perfect hair tone with skin tone the results can be stunning. Caramel, auburn and reddish browns look flattering on warmer complexions. While rich mahogany and burgundy are fashion forward looks that appear striking on cooler skin tones.
Dark Tones
Black hair doesn’t have to be drab and will appear quite alluring with the proper cool and warm tones. Warm black shades ranging from espresso to ash to blue/black fare well if your complexion is warm/olive. Cooler tones like black matte and neutral black hues have a dramatic effect on pale/cooler skin tones.
Red Tones
Naturally red hair looks stunning regardless of one’s skin tone. But if this is you and you want to “test your tone” here are a few fun suggestions. If your skin tone is warm, spicing up your look with some medium copper or golden copper tones will definitely have a head turning affect. To cool down your appearance go with deeper reds or dark cherry color for an alternative effect.
For your finished look to appear natural and balanced your hair tone and skin tone must be in complete harmony. For a quick self-assessment, visualize your current look a few shades lighter or darker. Of course for a more complete recommendation on which tone is best for you always consult with your local salon professional. So next time you hear the words “change your tone” perhaps you’ll get excited about a beautiful new look coming your way.
