I recently made a drastic hair color change and I LOVE it. I found an interesting article about your hair color and what it can say about you. What is your hair color saying about you?
Red
The impression: Redheads are perceived as feisty, opinionated and seductive, much like Kate Winslet’s character in Titanic.
“The word associated with red is hot: hot-headed and hot-tempered, but also sexy,” says master colorist Jon Patrick (JonPatrickColor.com), who has worked with Morgan Fairchild and Elizabeth Banks. On the flip side, ladies in red can also be perceived as homely – with freckles, frizzy orange hair and pale lashes. “There’s the stereotype that redheads are either drop-dead gorgeous or unattractive,” Patrick says.
Must have: A good colorist. “The right red can really pretty up your skin,” says Patrick. “But there’s a fine line between red and orange, and gold and brass.”Another essential for this fiery hue is confidence. Only two to five percent of the population is born with red hair, and because of its rarity, “red is a great standout color,” says celebrity hair stylist David Ingham (UberStylist.com), who has worked with Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford.
Play it up: Request a vibrant red shade, suggests Berk. “The prettiest bright red hair has highlights and lowlights,” she says. After adding these, she recommends a bright glaze. Don’t worry – your highlights and lowlights will still shine through. “If you put streaks on top of the glaze, they look faded,” she explains.
Au naturel: Red is the hardest color for your hair to absorb, and can look washed out as it fades. Patrick weaves gold tones in with the red to hold the color in place. “This will afford a nice burnt undertone, even when the red fades,” he explains.
Our favorite redhead: Marcia Cross. “The red flatters her porcelain skin, giving her an otherworldly beauty,” says Patrick. “It sets her apart from the other Housewives.”
Black:
The impression: “Exotic, sultry, tough, and mysterious,” says Ingham. Think Lucy Liu in Kill Bill.
Must-have: Great skin. Consider this analogy: When you go to a diamond shop, the jeweler places the diamond against a black cloth, which showcases the stone’s assets…and flaws. “If a woman dyes her hair black, it will show every imperfection on her face,” says Patrick.
Because dark black hair can look dull, a shine-booster is essential. Berk recommends Kérastase Oleo Relax serum, a bestseller at the Joseph Cozza salon.
Play it up: “Try highlights in a strong contrast color, like red or blond,” suggests Ingham. Another way to grab attention? “Ask your stylist for a blue-black or violet-black shade,” suggests Berk.
Au naturel: For a softer look, “add medium brown color throughout your hair,” says Berk. Ingham recommends placing brown underneath the hair, rather than on the surface, à la Angie Harmon.
Our favorite black-haired celeb: Rose McGowan. “When a woman has dark hair and pale skin, the high contrast creates a Snow White effect,” says Patrick.
Brown
The impression: “Brunettes are perceived as responsible, as the good girl,” says Patrick. Think Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada.
Must-have: Different shades running through your locks. Brunettes can be ho-hum when their hair is monochromatic, says Patrick. “It’s not the brown color itself that’s boring, but the sameness of it.”
Play it up: “Sex up your hair with lowlights,” Patrick suggests. “They add a sexy quality and a whole new dimension of depth.”
To buck the boring stereotype, you can also try an extreme haircut, like long bangs or an edgy shag. If you’re scissor-shy, play around with styling tools, like a curling iron or Velcro rollers, to make your look more interesting.
Au naturel: “The more colors that are in your hair, the more natural it will look,” says Berk. “The trick is to make sure that these colors complement, not clash with, your hair.”
Inspired by all the celebrities who have traded in their platinum locks for darker hues, a lot more women are asking for brown lately, says Ingham. Berk agrees. “Brunettes are in right now,” she says.
Our favorite brunette: Cameron Diaz. Berk is a fan of the subtle copper color running through her strands.
Blond
The impression: “Blondes are often thought of as the sex bomb,” says Ingham. Think Jessica Simpson in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Since this shade can be hard to maintain, golden gals can also be stereotyped as high-maintenance and vain. “Blondes are often not taken seriously in their profession,” says Ingham.
The stereotype of being party-loving and flirty has advantages in the dating world. One of Ingham’s clients, for example, asked for blond hair after a break-up because she wanted a sexier look now that she was back on the market.
Must have: Confidence. “Wearing blond hair is like wearing high heels,” says Patrick. “It’s a statement and an attitude.” He explains that the human eye is drawn to lighter shades. “You’ll certainly get more attention as a blonde,” he says. And do they really have more fun? According to Patrick, they have more opportunity to have fun because of the attention they get.
Play it up: Light shades like honey blond turn heads. Or go even lighter. “Platinum blond always stands out,” says Berk.
Au naturel: Add lowlights to tone down blond hair that’s gone too light, suggests Berk.
Our favorite blonde: Gwen Stefani. “Platinum blond is an extremely hard color to maintain, but her hair always looks beautiful and healthy,” says Berk.”
Article courtesy of Lifescript.com
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