Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that it sounds a bit weird that certain hair colours suit different face shapes. But just like a haircut can frame your face in the perfect way to bring out your best features, so can a hair colour. Cool concept, right?
So which hair colour will be able to accentuate your features best? Nice’n Easy Expert Colourist Belinda Jeffrey gives you the lowdown on which colour route to take depending on which of the three main face shape categories you fall into – wide, long, and small.
If your face is wide…
Those with wider face shapes and larger features should stick to lighter colours with tonal highlights and variation, as this will slim the face. According to Belinda, a single, flat hair colour can widen the face and draw unwanted attention to certain facial features. If you’re worried that lighter hair won’t suit your skin tone, Belinda’s got some suggestions for you. For creamy skin tones, she recommends golden, honey, and biscuit blonde colours, while subtle versions of these shades also suit olive and golden skin tones and can be incorporated as highlights for brunettes looking for a seasonal change.
Belinda’s colour picks: Nice’n Easy ColourBlend Foam in Extra Natural Light Blonde for blondes and Nice’n Easy ColourBlend Foam in Lightest Golden Brown for brunettes.
If your face is long…
Belinda says: “One long length of hair will draw the face down, further elongating features.” Her solution? Create layers throughout your hair to break up the length and try weaving different shades of colour throughout your hair to soften your face and create more roundness. For blondes, a mixture of creamy blonde, caramel, and golden brown will help soften your features, and those with darker skin tones and hair will find that natural lighter brown highlights will do the trick.
Belinda’s colour picks: Nice’n Easy ColourBlend Foam in Light Blonde for blondes and and Nice’n East ColourBlend Foam in Natural Medium Golden Brown for darker shades.
If your face is small…
Smaller features and squarer faces can get away with wearing solid, glossy hair colours such as a rich black, a warm brown, or even a platinum blonde. Belinda also suggests hairstyles that are all one length for those with smaller features.
Belinda’s colour picks: Nice’n Easy ColourBlend Foam in Natural Burgundy.
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