Fair skin - Would I Look Dreadful With Red Hair?

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Fair skin - Would I Look Dreadful With Red Hair?

by Lisa
(Michigan)

I have always wondered what I would look like with red hair, since I have very fair skin and people have actually commented that I had the coloring of a redhead. My hair is naturally a dark golden blonde, my eyes are hazel (mostly green) and I generally don't tan at all.

My coloring is Cool. I look best with silver jewelry, and the veins in my arms look blue. I have a lot of redness in my face, which is why I have always assumed red hair would clash with my face.

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Fair skin want red hair
by: felicia

Fair skinned people like you and myself except my eyes are blue. I am a combo of cool and warm skin. My hair is now light golden brown and I was medium golden blonde.

I have had red hair in the past and I, am very pale. It does look great. Just do not choose too dark of a shade. If you are hesitant, try a light or medium reddish blonde, it will be more reddish than blonde but not overpowering this will give you an idea of what it will look like.

I would try a semi permanent something that lasts 28 shampoos, it will fade as you wash it. It is basically a test run. Or go to the store look at the hair dyes L'Oreal usually has hair swatches like L'Oreal preference or excellence. I use excellence my self. In the past I have used preference. The preference will get a little redder and that colorant is a liquid as the excellence is a cream which is a little more conditioning. The swatches do come off the shelf just push them up and pull, they do go back as well hold a swatch of your choice up to your face next to your eyes then against your neck using a mirror to see. This is a good way of seeing what looks are best. L'Oreal's swatches are usually right on the color your hair will be.

However remember when coloring never go more than 2 shades lighter or darker than your natural shade and keep in mind your hair color now as well if it is dyed.

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/av_cut2.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">Fair skinned people like you and myself except my eyes are blue. I am a combo of cool and warm skin. My hair is now light golden brown and I was medium golden blonde. I have had red hair in the past and I, am very pale. It does look great. Just do not choose too dark of a shade. If you are hesitant, try a light or medium reddish blonde, it will be more reddish than blonde but not overpowering this will give you an idea of what it will look like. I would try a semi permanent something that lasts 28 shampoos, it will fade as you wash it. It is basically a test run. Or go to the store look at the hair dyes L'Oreal usually has hair swatches like L'Oreal preference or excellence. I use excellence my self. In the past I have used preference. The preference will get a little redder and that colorant is a liquid as the excellence is a cream which is a little more conditioning. The swatches do come off the shelf just push them up and pull, they do go back as well hold a swatch of your choice up to your face next to your eyes then against your neck using a mirror to see. This is a good way of seeing what looks are best. L'Oreal's swatches are usually right on the color your hair will be. However remember when coloring never go more than 2 shades lighter or darker than your natural shade and keep in mind your hair color now as well if it is dyed.

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Fair skin will look good with red hair
by: FLO BRIGGS

You will look very good with red hair ( as long as its not to dark). Because you have dark blonde hair, it should be easy to make the change. I suggest that you use a shade that has red-gold tones , more like a medium strawberry blonde - will be really good.

So...
by: JB

What on earth do I choose then? Im terribly pale skinned, but my original hair color is almost black in color. ?? I would love a true red tone like Debra Messing's...not sure I can do that?

Fair skin red hair JB
by: felicia

JB, I did not realize your natural color was almost black. I can only recommend asking a stylist at a salon you trust. I do not think you can lift your hair if it is that dark originally .

But, What About The Redness?
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the replies, but you didn't address the fact that I have redness in my face. That's what I was worried about.

Stay with violet tones (blue reds)
by: Catie

I have hazel eyes, freckles, dark brown almost black hair and fair skin. I also have a redness to my skin at times. I also look better with cool colors and silver jewelry. Wondered the same thing about going red.

Took the plunge 3 years ago and EVERYONE loved it. The first time I went to a salon to have it done to remove the years of dark hair color. (I was not comfortable using bleach.) Hair dye does not lift hair dye. You will either have to use bleach (s/b done by professional) or can be lifted/removed using L'Oreal Color Oops!

Once that was done....I've done my own coloring of Red ever since. I had so much fun I usually adjusted the tone cooler or warmer every 4 weeks for how I wanted to affect the change. People were always complimenting my hair. I've even been a strawberry blonde. Though I suggest going to a professional unless you know a lot about hair coloring and how color combinations work. I have spent years researching and coloring my own hair so that was not an issue for me. (Cost much less to do for self.)

You can probably get away with a variety of red tones due to your natural contrasts. All I really did was make sure that I used base tones of red/violet and stayed away from yellow and orange. I stayed away from "TRUE" red because that has a tendency to show up too orangey (bringing out too much red or yellow in my skin). Easy to correct when you know how complimentary colors work and what tones to choose. Be sure to adjust your wardrobe and makeup to accommodate your new red hair because what worked on you before will not compliment your new look in the same way. I adjusted from pinky makeup to more neutral or "blush" but never coral or peach (too much orange).

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/av_curly.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">I have hazel eyes, freckles, dark brown almost black hair and fair skin. I also have a redness to my skin at times. I also look better with cool colors and silver jewelry. Wondered the same thing about going red. Took the plunge 3 years ago and EVERYONE loved it. The first time I went to a salon to have it done to remove the years of dark hair color. (I was not comfortable using bleach.) Hair dye does not lift hair dye. You will either have to use bleach (s/b done by professional) or can be lifted/removed using L'Oreal Color Oops! Once that was done....I've done my own coloring of Red ever since. I had so much fun I usually adjusted the tone cooler or warmer every 4 weeks for how I wanted to affect the change. People were always complimenting my hair. I've even been a strawberry blonde. Though I suggest going to a professional unless you know a lot about hair coloring and how color combinations work. I have spent years researching and coloring my own hair so that was not an issue for me. (Cost much less to do for self.) You can probably get away with a variety of red tones due to your natural contrasts. All I really did was make sure that I used base tones of red/violet and stayed away from yellow and orange. I stayed away from "TRUE" red because that has a tendency to show up too orangey (bringing out too much red or yellow in my skin). Easy to correct when you know how complimentary colors work and what tones to choose. Be sure to adjust your wardrobe and makeup to accommodate your new red hair because what worked on you before will not compliment your new look in the same way. I adjusted from pinky makeup to more neutral or "blush" but never coral or peach (too much orange).

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Can I Go Red?
by: Lisa

Thank you for your help. Nice to know it works for you. I don't have any dye in my hair, so don't have to worry about that. I do know that I need to stay away from orange. Definitely not a good color for me.