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“These shades can complement your deep skin tone and create a stunning contrast.

confirm to avoid warm-toned hair colors, which can look too orange against your cool-toned skin.”

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“These tones contain warmth, adding that perfect amount of glow against the skin.”

Garnier’sWhole Blends Color Care Shampoois an affordable option that provides plenty of hydration and radiance.

Leonor Greyl’sMasque Quintessenceuses jojoba, cupuacu butter, and mongongo oil for the gold standard in rejuvenation.

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“This color looks really beautiful on a base or roots that are naturally dark.”

“Depending on your preference, you’ve got the option to skew warm or cool.

A universal rule when choosing a base hair color is to stay within two shades of your natural color.

Adut Akech wears long, dark box braids and minimal, cool-toned makeup

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Any darker can look harsh, and any lighter can become brassy.”

(The same applies to olive skin.)

His top recommendations are Matrix’s Total ResultsSo Silver Purple Shampoofor blonde hair andBrass Off Blue Shampoofor brunettes.

Ciara wears auburn curly hair in a high half-up ponytail and radiant neutral makeup

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For a bit of extra fun, opt for aluminous shade of rose gold.

The Kristin EssSignature Hair Glossin Copper Penny will keep your strands looking as vibrant as ever.

Pastel Hair

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The best shades to try:Whatever your heart desires.

Olivia Rodrigo with dark brown wavy hair, warm, radiant skin, and a leopard gown at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty

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That being said, there are some pointers to keep in mind.

She adds that blue hair looks particularly stunning on those with golden undertones.

“These shades can make your skin look dull and washed out.

Zendaya wears a bob hairstyle with dark brown roots, honey and caramel highlights, and glowing cool-toned makeup

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Bella Hadid with espresso-colored hair with bangs and radiant medium tan skin

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Anya Taylor Joy with warm platinum blonde hair and radiant golden skin

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Margot Robbie with a golden blonde balayage hair color and cool-toned radiant skin at the 2023 Met Gala

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Jessica Chastain with bright copper hair and radiant neutral makeup

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Madelaine Petsch with glossy red hair and glowing peachy skin

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Lady Gaga wears a pastel blue updo and golden radiant skin to the 2019 Golden Globe Awards

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