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Curtain Haircolour
Q: Does a curtain haircolour make your skintone look darker or lighter? I have a medium golden skintone and have black hair.
I really want my skintone to stand out. Which colour should I use to make my skintone look lighter or darker? I wanted to go for a
much lighter colour then black, hopefully no problem?
A: Lightening your haircolor will generally make your skin tone look darker by default, but bear in mind that given the coloration
you describe, you will not be able to easily lighten your hair too much, before you move out of the “natural” spectrum for your hair
color.
Try to remember that the color of your hair comes as a result of the melanin pigment in the hair.
The more melanin in the hair, the darker the color will be. Conversely, when you want to lighten the hair, you must disperse more
melanin to reach a lighter color. And the more melanin you must disperse from the hair shaft, the harsher the process will be on the
hair. I generally try to discourage clients from lightening their hair color more than 3 to 5 levels at most. Instead, try breaking
up the color using highlights and lowlights.
You might also consider using a more moderate lift in level, but add some warmth to the hair
color. A spicy reddish tone will give an lift in the lightness level, make the skin tone darker and warmer and will add extra “oomph”
to the look as a whole.
It’s not possible for me to make specific color recommendations, without being able to evaluate
your hair in person. However, these tips should serve you well in deciding what course of action to take with your color. I would
like to suggest you consult your local salon for their professional opinion on what options you have available, rather than
attempting to make a dramatic change (lightening) on your own in your hair’s natural color and risk doing damage that will be
difficult to overcome.
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