Your perfect hair color guide.
September 15, 2021
Changing your hair color is one of the easiest and most exciting ways to spice up your beauty look. However, with so many gorgeous shades to choose from, knowing what hue looks best on you can make your dye job daunting. That’s why our L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color chart is a great place to start when looking for the perfect color match for you. This tried and true at-home permanent hair color line offers an array of blonde, red, brown, and black hair hues. From golden copper to jet black blue, we’re helping you narrow things down by sharing the perfect hair color for you, based on your skin tone.
The Best Superior Preference Shade For Your Skin Tone
When choosing a new hair color, it’s important to consider your skin tone and undertones. These will play a huge role in what hues will be most flattering on you and make your color selection easier to choose. Figuring out your undertones is as easy as a flip of the wrist. Take a look at the veins on the underside of your wrist. If you have blue or purple veins, you have cool undertones. If you have green veins, you have warm undertones.
If you have warm undertones, opt for a hair color that has cool undertones.If you have cool undertones, switch up your hair with a color that has warm undertones.
Editor’s Note: Keep in mind that playing with hair color is all about having fun and choosing what color you think is best for you. These recommendations are meant to be a guide for choosing hues that complement you best, but no color choice is a wrong one if it makes you feel good.
The Best Blonde Superior Preference Shade For Your Skin Tone
Tempted to find out if blondes really do have more fun? While there are some seriously gorgeous blonde hair colors to choose from, there are certain shades that suit your skin tone best. Here are the best blonde hair colors for every skin tone:
If you have a fair skin tone, try an ash blonde hair color. This soft blonde hue will complement your fair skin. Thanks to its cool base, it’s best for those with warm undertones. Try the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color Ash Blonde.
If you have a medium skin tone, try a light beige blonde. This near-platinum shade will give your beauty look a flattering contrast. Use the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color Extra Light Ash Blonde to get the look.
If you have an olive skin tone, try honey or golden blonde. This warm hue won’t look overly harsh against your olive complexion and instead will add warmth to your overall look. Give the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Golden Blonde a try.
If you have a deep skin tone, try a dark ash blonde. Your deep skin tone will look best with a darker blonde hue. Coloring your hair with a dark ash blonde shade will result in a mushroom blondemane—one of the hottest hair colors for fall. Grab the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Dark Ash Blonde to get on-trend tresses.
The Best Red Superior Preference Shade For Your Skin Tone
Red hair more your style? Here are the best red Superior Preference shades for your skin tone.
If you have a fair skin tone, try a light auburn hair color. A more natural red hair color option, this hue won’t be too harsh against your light skin. Give the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Light Auburn a shot.
If you have a medium skin tone, try a deep red hue. This rich color will create a beautiful contrast against your medium skin. Its cool base makes it best suited for those with warm undertones. Use the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Intense Dark Red to get the look.
If you have an olive skin tone, try an auburn hue. This warm red color will look rich against your olive skin. It’s also a great option for those who prefer a subtler red mane. Try the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Chic Auburn Brown.
If you have a deep skin tone, try an auburn brown shade. The brown base of this color will complement your deep skin tone. Reach for the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Medium Auburn Brown.
The Best Brown Superior Preference Shade For Your Skin Tone
If you’re leaning towards more of a brunette hue—this one’s for you. Here are our top Superior Preference brown hair color picks, based on your skin tone.
If you have a fair skin tone, try a light ash brown hair color. This lighter brown shade is a great step into the brown stage, especially if you have warm undertones. Try the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Cool Light Brown.
If you have a medium skin tone, try a golden brown shade. This caramel-esque hue will add just enough warmth for those with cool undertones. Give the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Hi-Lift Gold Brown a try.
If you have an olive skin tone, try a rich, mocha brown. This color looks best on those with warm undertones. Grab the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Cool Medium Brown to color your ‘do.
If you have a deep skin tone, try a cool dark brown shade for an ultra-chic look. Best for those with warm undertones, the dark color will provide a flattering contrast against your deep skin color. Use the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Cool Darkest Brown to get the look.
The Best Black Superior Preference Shade For Your Skin Tone
If you want to go a bit darker, there’s a lot more to try than the classic jet black hue. Below, find your black hair color match.
If you have a fair skin tone, try a soft black. This will still give you that contrast you crave without being too harsh against your light skin. We recommend the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Soft Black.
If you have a medium skin tone, try a blue-black hair color. The blue undertones of this black hair color option will put a fun (yet subtle) twist on a traditional black mane, and will be extra flattering for those with warm undertones. Use the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Deep Blue Black to get the look.
If you have an olive skin tone, try black sapphire. Another blue-based back, this cool hue will beautifully complement the warm undertones of your olive skin. Grab the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Black Sapphire.
If you have a deep skin tone, try a deep black hue. The blackest of blacks will be most flattering against your deep skin tone! Give the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Ultimate Black a try.
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Written by: Lauren Paige Richeson, Photo Design: Sarah Duvivier
