To find a wig color that matches your skin tone, you need to understand your tone first – is it warm, cool, or neutral? You want to select a tone that enhances your natural skin tone instead of clashes with it. Pairing color with tone correctly can bring unity to your appearance, whereas pairing incorrectly can make your color appear dull or washed out.
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If you have warm tones (golden, peachy, or olive skin tone), you want to look for wig color shades with warm tint (golden, honey, or chestnut) – warm brown hues, auburn hues, rich blonde hues. If you have cool tones (pink, red, or blue hints in skin tone) you will want to select tones like ashy blonde, cool brown hues, and even jet black. If you have neutral tones, you generally can pull any color palette, whether it be warm or cool tones, so more flexibility in color choice.
The difference in lighting is essential too. Bright store lights are not the same as natural light – what appears good in a store can feel too harsh in natural daylight. That is why if you are going to get a wig in a store, it is helpful to do so in natural daylight or at least watch to see what it looks like against your jaw line or neck rather than your hands. With blended shades or highlights, selecting a multi-tone color can make the wig more realistic and flattering to different skin tones and provide blended dimension.
For many wig wearers, you are not merely matching a wig’s color to your skin – you are creating an identity for yourself, especially if you are currently wearing this wig to rebuild your self-confidence! The right color will penetrate more than just your skin – it will draw out the glow of your personality.
These additional wig guides might be helpful too:
- How to Choose a Wig That Looks Totally Real
- What makes a wig look fake?
- Will People Notice If I Wear a Wig?
- Synthetic vs. Human Hair Wigs
Discover focused answers in our – Wig Questions & Real Answers section.
