A new year calls for new hair color! Like with any skin tone, choosing a new hair color for fair skin can be both fun and intimidating at the same time.
Before digging into the beautiful examples below, here’s a quick look at the hair colors suitable for fair skin:
Light Blonde
If you have red undertones in your skin, choose a lighter blonde shade to complement your skin tone. Ashy blonde and platinum will look stunning on you!
Dark Blonde
If you have olive or yellow undertones, paler shades may wash you out. Choose warmer, darker blondes that will make you look and feel like sunshine!
Browns
The great thing about brown hair is that it is universally flattering but looks especially gorgeous on fair-skinned women.
You can’t go wrong with delicious coffee and mocha shades.
Striking Reds
If there’s one thing fair-skinned beauties can pull off, it’s beautiful red hair. Again, depending on your undertones, there are many flattering shades of red that you can choose from.
Rose Gold
Rose gold continues to rule the roost when it comes to trendy hair colors. It’s unique, downright gorgeous, and oh-so-pretty on fair-skinned girls!
Black
Good ol’ black can seem pretty stark against your pale skin, but if you’re more of an olive skin tone, this is the way to go!
Pastel Shades
If the above shades are a bit too “regular” for your liking, why not get adventurous with dramatic pastel hair colors? Think unicorns and all things magical!
Start off by determining your undertone (read more about undertone here) as well as keeping your eye color in mind. Once you have that in place, you can choose from one of these ideas and find the one suitable for you!
Photo: Instagram/@lindseypelasLight Blonde #1. If you are fair skinned with green eyes, try this gorgeous shade.
Photo: favim.comLight Blonde #2. Going really light can make you look almost ethereal!
Photo: pinterest.comLight Blonde #3. Ashy blonde balayage is a trendy way to go if you’re looking for a change that isn’t too drastic.
Photo: pinterest.comLight Blonde #4. Think Gwen Stefani and her statement platinum hair.
Photo: pinterest.comLight Blonde #5. If you have blue eyes and want them to stand out, try going “granny grey”.
Photo: Instagram/@guy_tangDark Blonde #1. Big and blonde is a great hairstyle for winter.
Photo: pinterest.comDark Blonde #2. Dirty blonde will beautifully complement your hazel eyes.
Photo: Instagram/@heddabuggeDark Blonde #3. There’s just something about straight blonde hair that will instantly transform you from Plain Jane to a goddess.
Photo: Instagram/@stephanie_danielleDark Blonde #4. It may not be beach season, but beachy blonde waves are always a good idea.
Photo: Instagram/@bebasukiDark Blonde #5. Dark blonde hair looks just as good with brown and black eyes.
Photo: Instagram/@dzzyzzleBrowns #1. Dark brown hair and green eyes go together like cheese and wine.
Photo: pinterest.comBrowns #2. Ashy browns are great for those with cool undertones.
Photo: Instagram/@lisamarie_schiffnerBrowns #3. Add a few light highlights to make your brown hair pop.
Photo: Instagram/@cmcovingBrowns #4. If dark browns are too stark for you, you can also choose a lighter shade like this one.
Photo: Instagram/@nera.zBrowns #5. For a bohemian touch, try a brown balayage look like this one.
Photo: pinterest.caStriking Reds #1. This burgundy red is beautiful on olive skin tones.
Photo: Instagram/@_jemmawadeStriking Reds #2. If you have a cool undertone, try a copper red inspired by beauties like Emma Stone and Jessica Chastain.
Photo: Instagram/@marigmnzStriking Reds #3. Fiery red hair looks divine with red lipstick.
Photo: pinterest.comStriking Reds #4. Now that’s what you call a statement look!
Photo: Instagram/@flukeofmakeupStriking Reds #5. This dark reddish brown shade is as sultry as they come.
Photo: stylenoted.comRose Gold #1. If it’s good enough for Kylie Jenner, it’s good enough for us!
Photo: Instagram/@guy_tangRose Gold #2. There’s just one word to describe this look – Divine!
Photo: pinterest.comRose Gold #3. Rose gold looks adorable with short hair.
Photo: pinterest.comRose Gold #4. The best part is that even when your hair grows out, it will still look amazing!
Photo: pinterest.comRose Gold #5. Rose gold shorter hair is perfect for girls who want to look chic and on trend.
Photo: Instagram/@jew_boooBlack #1. Wavy black hair is stunning, to say the least.
Photo: Instagram/@bellamihairBlack #2. Now that’s a look that will knock everyone’s socks off.
Photo: Instagram/@bellamihairBlack #3. A blunt fringe will add a new dimension to your look.
Photo: Instagram/@kiisbeautyBlack #4. A shining and very Kim K inspired look.
Photo: Instagram/@rahmanbeautyBlack #5. Don’t be afraid to opt for bold makeup with your bold new hair!
Photo: Instagram/@snitcheryPastel Shades #1. Lavender shades like this are perfect for warmer skin tones.
Photo: pinterest.comPastel Shades #2. Light pink shades like this look amazing on cool skin tones.
Photo: pinterest.comPastel Shades #3. If you really want to stand out, you can always mix two or more pastel shades. Especially, if you have the amazing braids like these.
Photo: Instagram/@bescenePastel Shades #4. Pastel tips are a great way to experiment with this look if you aren’t quite sold on it.
Photo: Instagram/@guy_tangPastel Shades #5. Mermaid hair may not be for the faint of heart, but it sure does look magnificent!
Final note – there is no dearth of colors and shades when it comes to hair color ideas for fair skin. Just keep a few things in mind, choose wisely, and last but not least, wear your new look with confidence and a dazzling smile!