How to Dye Your Hair Darker: A Color Guide
Dark hair is
striking, there's no denying it. Sure, I may be a little biased being
that I'm a natural brunette, but I think I would envy dark haired girls
even if I had a different shade. Dark hair reflects the light
beautifully. It looks stunning in ringlets and sleek after a flat iron.
If you want to go brown or black with your hair color, the following
guide should help steer you in the right direction.
If you have a light skin tone
stick to dark neutral shades that sit on the deep brown spectrum. Going
black may be too severe for what you're going for; however, it
definitely is a look. Celebrities like Katy Perry and Dita Von Teese
have very light skin and wear black hair. The right shade of dark brown
may be just what need, though. Think of celebrities like Zooey Deschanel
and Kristen Stewart.
Medium skin tones
look striking warm browns and black, ala the photo of Megan Fox above.
Celebrities like Salma Hayek and Sofia Vergara show us beautiful shades
of brown and black that look undeniably sexy on olive or caramel colored
skin. Reddish black tones sometimes bring out yellow in this skin tone,
so opt instead for a neutral or cool shade at the same level.
If you're blessed with beautiful dark skin
then you can't go wrong with any dark shade of black or brown. The only
color to avoid is blue-black, which can make the skin appear slightly
greenish.
Dying your
hair is a fun way to instantly perk up your look. If you've done
highlights already, and you're looking for a change that will have heads
turning, darkening your locks is a great option. For the best results,
consult with a professional first. They can steer you in the right
direction if you're still not completely certain. Dying hair at home is a
less expensive route toward getting the color you want without spending
too much money; however, keep in mind that a bad dye job could lead to
an even more expensive color correction if you don't get it right!
