Hair colour is a highly personal thing, and the shade which you choose for yours will help to reflect your personality, fashion sense and general style. Changing your hair colour is not a decision to be taken lightly and you should give it some serious thought before going ahead. Luckily, there are a number of ways you can choose a colour which will work for you.

Look through hair magazines. This is the best way to see as many different hair colours and styles as possible so that you know what is available, what is fashionable and the kinds of looks that you’re drawn to. Have a glance through as many as you can so that you have plenty of options.

Think about what will work with your natural colouring. If you have pale skin, you need to be careful that your hair colour won’t make you look drained. If you have a darker skin tone, lighter shades won’t look as natural, especially if you also have dark eyebrows. They can be a great way to create a bold, dramatic look, but if it’s natural that you’d prefer then work with your complexion.

Speak to a qualified stylist about their opinions. They will be able to offer you plenty of good advice. Hair stylists are used to matching hair colours to different people and will let you know if they don’t think your ideas would suit you. Pay close attention to what they have to say.