How to choose the best shade of blonde

Are you thinking of going blonde? Or maybe switching the tone of your blonde hair? Deciding between the different blonde tones is something to consider when you go lighter. How? Here’s how to choose the perfect blonde hue for you: 

1. ID the tone of your complexion by checking your wrists. If your veins are blue or purple, you are most likely cool-toned. If your veins are green, you are most likely warm-toned. If you’re in between, you are most likely neutral-toned. 

2.  Match yourself with a celeb. When you're looking for A-list color inspiration, try to pick out those with similar skin and eye coloring to your own. This process will give you an idea of how a color and/or tone will look on you. 

3. Take into account the depth of your eye color – how much of a contrast do you want? Soft, multi-tonal shades complement lighter eye colors, whereas deeper, richer blondes flatter a darker eye color. 

4. Think about maintenance – an all over platinum blonde needs regular trips to the salon whereas a more ombre or rooty blonde look is far more low maintenance. 

The shades:

Cool Blonde

Shades include: platinum, ice, silver, ash, sand, beige, champagne

Who it's best suited for: Cool blonde shades are gorgeous on those with porcelain skin and those with red or pink undertones since those icy hues tend to neutralize redness. Those with blue or gray eyes look great with cool, ashy blonde tones too. 

Warm Blonde:

Shades include: gold, caramel, amber, honey, butterscotch

Who it's best suited for: If you have fair skin with cool undertones, warm tones like buttery blonde look beautiful because they neutralize blue and purple in the skin. Warmer tones also look radiant on people with olive and deeper skin tones.

Of course not all rules need to be followed, so go with whatever tone or shade that makes YOU feel best!