Best Hair Color

You have probably spent hours putting your outfits together, your earrings, blouse, toenail polish etc.  Have you ever wondered if your current hair color matches your skin color or tone? If you color your hair at home or if you get it colored in a hair salon, it is absolutely critical you choose the correct hair color shade to make the best of your skin tone. The wrong hair color can give your complexion a washed out or muddy look. If you choose a shade of hair color that accents your coloring and skin tone, you can rejuvenate and enhance your complexion.

To do to find your perfect hair color, pick up a mirror and then examine your coloring. The secret to finding the right hair color is to complement your skins undertones with slight or subtle contrast.

Best hair color for skin with pink or blue undertones
Best hair colors are reds, blondes or very intense browns work well for the base hair color. Go with golden, honey or ash highlights for contrast.

Best hair color for skin with red undertones
More than anything, avoid vibrant or bright red tones. Do not go too blond or too dark. Best hair colors are a golden base color or honey brown. Add caramel color lowlights to give a sun-kissed appearance to help your skin appear less red.

Best hair color for skin with yellow undertones
Dont go with yellow or golden hair color, which will make your skin look a little sallow. The best hair color is a rich, deep base color like dark chocolate, mahogany, chestnut, or auburn. Use highlights in shades of cinnamon, burgundy, red, or dark copper.

Finding out what your skin undertone is will help you to find the best hair color for you. you should also look to see if you have a cool or warm complexion. To examine your coloring better, wear a white shirt in natural light. As a guide, if your veins are blueish, you are most likely cool. If they’re more green in color, your skin tone is probably warm.

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Here are some tips for taking care of your hair whilest you are asleep.

1. Pillow Talk – Hair can catch on your usual cotton pillowcases, particularly if you toss and turn alot in your sleep. Switch to a satin or silk pillowcase so your hair is free to slide around without snagging. Silk pillowcases are also good at prolonging your blowdry until the morning because they prevent frizz.. If you dont feel like splashing out on a silk pillowcase, simply  invest in a silk scarf and wrap it around your head before bed.
2. Pony tail long hair – If you have very long hair or extensions, you need to stop tangling whilst you sleep to prevent breakage. Loosely tie your hair a no snag elastic band into a low pony tail or if thats uncomfortable, two bunches at the side of your head, both will keep your hair more tangle free than if it was loose.
3. Braid before bedtime – Not only does braiding your hair before bed save you styling time in the morning, it creates a different type of kink no curling iron could create. If your after a tighter, crimped curl, then do smaller, tighter plaits or for boho tousles create one or two big loose ones. Simply shake out the next day for an easy peasy style
4. Brush up – Get into the habit of brushing before bed to avoid a matted mess when you wake up. Choose a wide tooth comb or a boar bristle brush and section by section, work your way from the tips of your hair up to the roots. Regular brushing also promotes hair growth by stimulating scalp circulation.
5. Fringe Control – If you have fringe that has a tendency to do its own thing and flick up, then take control by pinning it down with a few kirby grips to make it lye flat throughout the night. You can also use the same method for annoying cow-licks or shorter layers that rebel.

There you go, 5 easy tips for avoiding those bad hair days

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Your hair appointment can be daunting if your visiting a salon for the first time, planning a radical change to your hair or if like me, you have a really hot hairdresser. If you prepare for your appointment, you will come away with a look you adore. Here are 5 top tips for that all important hairdresser appointment.

1. Do your research – Bring along a picture of your ideal cut to show your hairdresser.
2. Be yourself – Dress in your normal style for the appointment, so the hairdresser gets your image and look.It makes it easier for them to find a style that suits you.
3. Ask Question – Never be afraid to ask questions, If your stylist suggests a new style, make sure you are aware of any maintainance involved, Do not go for a high maintainance hairstyle if you are wash and go kind of person because it may take time to get your hair style into the style for which it was designed.
4. Help out your hairdresser – Do not wear a polo neck sweater or huge earings because they will only get in the way. Answer questions honestly and listen to any suggestions your stylist makes.
5. Always be honest – If you dont like your new look then say so. Salons want their clients to be happy so that they will keep coming back to the same salon.

There you, five simple tips to help you on your visit to your salon and just for fun, heres another one – To tip or not to tip? Tips reward good service, so if you think you have recieved good service, go ahead and tip the stylist. If you are not satisfied, tell somebody and give them the chance to put it right. Tipping is always at your own descretion.

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