If you’ve recently made a change in your hair color, it’s a good idea to revisit your makeup colors, too. Why? The color of your hair affects your complexion and the makeup colors that are most flattering. While there are no hard and fast rules, here are some general pointers to keep you looking your prettiest – whatever hair color you go for.
IF YOU GO BLONDE
Blondes look best in soft, pastel makeup shades that complement the lightness of their hair color. Dark makeup shades are an overly harsh contrast and will make you look washed out. Eyes: pick bone, ash, or petal eye shadows and dark brown liner. Cheeks: try pale pink or nectar shades of blush. Lips: go for light to medium tones of pink, peach, or rose.
IF YOU GO DARK
Dark brown and black hair can make skin look pale, so you need to add color to your face to counteract this. Eyes: pick bone, light brown, or mocha eye shadows and dark brown to charcoal liner. Cheeks: try rosy pink, brownish pink, or rosy brown shades of blush. Lips: go for pinky browns, plum browns, or blue reds.
IF YOU GO RED
The burnt amber tone of your hair will warm up your complexion, so your makeup should complement this. Eyes: pick bone, taupe, or mossy green eye shadows and red brown to dark brown liner. Cheeks: try medium brown, rosy brown, or apricot shades of blush. Lips: go for peach, light brown, brownish pink, or red.
IF YOU GO GRAY
Gray hair can drain color from you face, leaving you looking washed out. Bright makeup colors in cool tones will give your face a lift. Eyes: pick white and gray eye shadows and slate or navy liner. Cheeks: try soft pink, apricot, or red shades of blush. Lips: go for pink, coral, or red.
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