Black. Coloring your hair to the darkest of shades may seem extreme but look at all those who have recently gone platinum, the opposite extreme. Black is mysterious, filled with attitude, sexy, and takes a bold person to wear it. Click the notes for more. –– Kelly Rowe
Black is tougher to wear than platinum.
Believe it or not black is a harder hue to pull off. Black is stark and can look more unnatural than even extra light blonde against your face. Make sure you pick a black that suits your skin tone.
There is more than one black.
“Pick a black that suits. . .” “Eh, black is black,” I hear you say. No. There are many variations of black. The one you choose should be based on your skin tone. The difference between the black shades listed below occurs most prominently in natural light, when they will look softer on your face.
Neutral Black should be worn by neutral to warm skin tones.
Cool Black/Blue Black should be worn by cool to cool-neutral skin.
Warm Black/Natural Black should be worn by neutral to neutral-warm skin tones.
Black can be worn anytime of the year.
You can wear black hair anytime of the year, just have glazes applied to shift the tone depending on how your skin looks. If it’s winter go a little cooler and bluer; if you’re tan, take all the coolness out.
Avoid pastel makeup.
You will need to shift your makeup palette to something that is minimal, in bronzy shades or bold tones. Light hues will clash.