First there was mermaid hair and unicorn hair, then there was succulent and geode hair,
and now jewel-toned hair is here. Jewel-toned shades like fuchsia,
emerald, amethyst, and eggplant are positively stunning, so it’s no
surprise that they’ve become trendy. But whether you’ve dyed your hair a
bright color before or you’re new to the process, there are a few
things to keep in mind when opting for a jewel-toned mane. Here, learn
how to find the right jewel-toned hair color for your skin tone, how to
achieve the look at home, and how to take care of your color-treated
hair.
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How to Find the Right Jewel-Toned Hair Color for Your Skin Tone
If you’re ready to take the plunge into
jewel-toned territory, consider your skin tone and natural hair color
before taking action.
If you have fair skin or light hair…opt
for a light or medium jewel-toned shade. If you have a light hair color
to begin with, an aqua or amethyst jewel-toned hair color can look
especially gorgeous when paired with your fair skin.
If you have olive skin or dark hair...the
darker your skin tone and starting hair color, the darker jewel-toned
shade you can get away with rocking. We especially love how fuchsia,
emerald, and sapphire hair accentuates olive skin tones.
If you have dark skin…try
ultra-dark jewel-toned colors, like garnet and ruby, as well as vibrant
lighter colors that really pop, like topaz. Gorgeous!
What you Need to Know Before Dyeing Your Hair a Jewel-Toned Color
As with all rainbow-inspired hair
colors, jewel-toned hues can require quite a bit of work to achieve. If
you’re starting with a dark brown base color, then you’ll need to bleach
your hair first in order for your jewel tone to show up—and the darker
your base color, the more sessions it may take to reach your desired
shade. In addition to that, color-treated should be cared for
differently—so you’ll want to make a few changes to your hair care
routine once you’ve gotten your dye job. Visiting a pro colorist is
always a good option, as he or she can help guide you through the
process. If you don’t want all-over color, consider asking your colorist
to add a jewel-toned hue just to your ends for an on-trend ombré look.
That being said, you can get the look at home as well (instructions on
doing so below!).
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The L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color collection has an array of hair colors that are jewel-toned. The L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Aqua, Purple, and Indigo
can be used on blonde, bleached, or highlighted hair. So, if you have
brown hair, you’ll need to bleach your hair first before using these
shades. Meanwhile, the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color
in Teal, Burgundy, and Red can be used on brunette hair without bleaching.
How to Take Care of Your New Jewel-Toned Hair Color
Got the jewel-toned hair color of your
dreams? Congrats! Now it’s time to care for your strands the right way.
That means using a system of shampoo, conditioner, and mask formulated
for color-treated hair, like the L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Shampoo, L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Conditioner, and L’Oréal Paris Hair Expert Color Vibrancy Intensive Ultra Recovery Mask, Swap out the conditioner for the mask once or twice a week and use after the shampoo.
Then, give your mane a break from the
heat tools from time to time and embrace your natural texture. To style
your jewel-toned hair sans the use of a curling wand or straightener,
apply the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Wave Swept Spray, L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Ruffled Body Mousse, or L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Undone Style Cream to towel-dried hair, then let your hair air dry.
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