How to choose the right hair color for you

Choosing the right hair colour

Choosing the right hair colour is a personal decision, but a few simple guidelines can help you get natural-looking results and avoid unwanted surprises.

The goal is not to completely change your look every time, but to choose a colour that works with your hair, skin tone, and lifestyle.

Consider your current hair colour

Your current hair colour plays a major role in how the final result will look.

For a natural result, it’s best to stay within one or two shades lighter or darker than your existing colour. Drastic changes often require more processing and can lead to uneven results.

Match your skin tone

Your skin tone can help guide your colour choice.

Warm undertones → suit warmer shades like golden, caramel, or copper
Cool undertones → suit cooler shades like ash brown or cool black
Neutral undertones → work well with most shades

Choosing a colour that complements your skin tone helps create a more natural, balanced look.

Think about maintenance

Some hair colours require more upkeep than others.

Lighter shades or major colour changes often need frequent touch-ups, while staying close to your natural shade is easier to maintain over time.

This is especially important if you want to avoid colouring your entire hair too often.

Focus on roots, not full-head colouring

One of the most common mistakes is re-colouring the entire head every time roots appear.

In most cases, only the roots need attention.

Using a root touch-up permanent hair colour allows you to apply colour only where needed, helping you maintain your hair colour without over-processing the rest of your hair.

Choose the right type of hair colour

There are different types of hair colour depending on your needs:

Temporary → washes out quickly
Semi-permanent → lasts a few weeks
Permanent → long-lasting coverage, especially for grey hair

For consistent grey coverage, permanent hair colour is typically the most effective option.

Keep it simple

The best hair colour is one that fits your routine and feels natural.

You don’t need to constantly change your entire colour to maintain your look. Small, targeted adjustments can keep your hair looking fresh while reducing time, cost, and unnecessary chemical use.

If you want to cover grey roots without colouring your entire hair, read our full guide here →