How to choose the Right Hair Color for Your Skin Tone - Shelbyville’s Guide to Natural, Dimensional Color

At All Things New Salon, we believe beauty is more than what you see in the mirror — it’s who you are- and how you feel when you walk out of our doors. Choosing the right hair color is one of the most personal and transformative ways to elevate your confidence, and it all starts with one essential step: finding a shade that complements your skin tone.

We’re here to guide you through the process so your hair color looks natural, dimensional, and beautifully you.

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Step 1: Determine Your Skin’s Undertone

Your undertone is the subtle hue beneath the surface of your skin — it falls into one of three categories:

Cool undertones:

Your veins look blue or purple, you burn more easily, and silver jewelry tends to flatter you.

Warm undertones:

Your veins look greenish, you tan easily, and gold jewelry looks great on your skin.

Neutral undertones:

You can wear both gold and silver, and you’re somewhere in the middle.

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Step 2: Choose Color Families That Complement Your Tone

Once you’ve identified your undertone, here’s a quick guide:

• Cool undertones pair beautifully with ashy blondes, cool brunettes, espresso, blue-black, or icy highlights.

• Warm undertones glow with golden blondes, honey highlights, caramel brunettes, or rich copper tones.

• Neutral undertones are the most flexible — you can shine in either warm or cool shades, depending on your style.

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Step 3: Add Dimension for a Softer, More Natural Grow-Out

Flat, single-process color can create a harsh line between appointments — especially with gray coverage. At All Things New, we specialize in soft, dimensional color that grows out beautifully and looks natural from every angle. Dimension is key to helping you feel most confident in your hair color, as our natural hair typically has some level of dimension.

We also utilize Eufora — an aloe-based color system that soothes the scalp and leaves hair healthier, shinier, and more hydrated than traditional color lines.

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Step 4: Consider Your Confidence, Not Just Your Complexion

Your hair color should reflect your personality — not just your skin tone. Whether you want bold, soft, sun-kissed, sophisticated, or low-maintenance, we’ll walk with you to choose the look that fits your lifestyle and makes you feel your absolute best.

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Step 5: Book a Professional Color Consultation

Nothing replaces an expert eye. Our color specialists take into account:

• Skin tone

• Eye color

• Natural hair canvas and texture

• Maintenance preferences

• Confidence level

• Lifestyle

Together, we’ll create a customized color plan made just for you.

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✨ New Guest Special

To celebrate your color journey, new color guests receive:

➡️ 50% OFF your first hair service

And if you love your experience and refer a friend who books a service, you’ll receive a FREE full-size product as our thank-you for sharing our salon with your favorite people! (We love to fill our chairs and salon with people who are kind and full of integrity, just like you.)

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Ready for a Fresh, Confidence-Boosting Color?

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