One of the biggest statements you can make is what you do with your hair. Sometimes, that statement can be a negative one. Knowing the right ways to determine how to pick the perfect hair color for you are vital when it comes to making people’s heads turn. So here are my ten tips on choosing the perfect hair color for you!

1. Don’t darken brown hair if you have a pale complexion

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The extreme contrast in dark and light will make your complexion look unnatural and ashen. The “darken your hair in the winter, lighten in the summer” rule doesn’t work for everyone. If you still have that urge for a dark color, try a jet black. It’s a big risk, but for some people it can compliment your light countenance.

2. Lighten your hair in baby steps

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If you are going to do-it-yourself and use a box mix, make sure you go in steps. Never go for more than two shades lighter than your most recent hair color. Going straight from brunette to blonde could possibly turn your hair a yucky orange. Think of it like a color palette wheel you see in any art class. The colors must blend before turning into a new color; you can’t get orange until you slowly mix red and yellow.

3. Semi-Permanent Hair Color

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This is for someone that isn’t ready to fully commit to a color for a long period of time. Not only does it allow you to experiment, it boosts the shine in your hair, tames frizz, and even covers gray hairs. It will wash out after a week or two of showering, and won’t leave that ghastly looking streak of your natural hair color at the roots.