Brows are important when it comes to framing the face and highlighting the eyes. But here is the secret: it is not just the shape that matters; it really is the shade of your brows that needs to be considered. Depending on what colors you use, they might perfectly complement your features, or they might make your whole look off balance.
At Lash and Company Greeley, we provide clients with the best brow services to complement their beauty: brow tinting, lamination, and more. Often, our clients ask: How do I pick the right brow shade for my skin tone? Now, this relates to knowing your skin undertones.
What Are Skin Undertones?
Your skin tone is the color you see on your surface, while an undertone is the faint shade lying beneath your skin. This undertone stays for good and never changes, irrespective of whether you tan in the summer or get lighter in the winter. Once you know your undertone, it becomes very easy to pick makeup shades-and, yes, brow colors.
There are three undertone types:
• Cool undertones: A pinkish, reddish, or even a faint bluish hue is in the skin.
• Warm undertones: Golden, maybe a peachy or yellowish cast
• Neutral undertones: A blend of warm and cool hues
How to Find Your Undertone
If you’re unsure about which undertone you have, here are some easy ways to find out:
1. Vein Test: Observe the color of your veins on the inside of your wrist. If they look blue or purple, you are more of a cool undertone. If they look green, then you are warm. If it’s hard to pick a color, then you are neutral.
2. Jewelry Trick: Wearing gold jewelry is flattering to those with warm undertones; wearing silver suits the cool. If both seem to work, then you are neutral.
3. Sun Reaction: If you burn more quickly, you probably can have cool undertones. If you tan more than you burn, then you’re deemed warm.
Matching Brow Shades to Undertones
After establishing your undertone, choosing a brow shade becomes an easier task. Let’s separate the decision-making process a little further:
For Cool Undertones
Brow shades complementing cool tones would usually have ashy or neutral bases. They must avoid warm or reddish browns as those will tend to be too harsh for the skin.
Best shades:
• Soft taupe
• Ash brown
• Dark gray-brown
For Warm Undertones
If your skin exhibits golden or peachy undertones with warm brow shades complementing the look, then any cool shade might just make your brows appear very flat or weird.
Best shades:
• Warm caramel
• Honey brown
• Rich chestnut
For Neutral Undertones
If you are a person who is lucky enough to have neutral undertones, you can sport shades of either side, cool or warm. The key lies in keeping the brow color close to your own hair color to maintain a balanced and natural appearance.
Best shades:
• Medium brown
• Soft espresso
• Dark taupe
Should Your Brows Match Your Hair?
Many people believe brow color should exactly match hair color. Most of the time, a slight difference is quite flattering.
• For blondes: select a brow shade lighter by one or two tones.
• For brunettes: choose a brow shade darker by one or two tones so that the brows themselves remain soft instead of harsh and overpowering.
• For redheads: select warm auburn or golden brown shades that herald the color of your hair.
• For those with black hair: let dark brown or espresso do instead of jet black to keep things naturally softer.
Why Professional Brow Tinting Helps
While having knowledge of your undertones and hair color, selecting a particular shade to tint at home may be tricky. This is when professional brow services make all the difference.
At Lash and Company Greeley, our specialists will analyze your skin tone, undertone, and hair color before choosing a tint. This is to ensure that your brows appear completely natural, well-balanced, and flattering to your overall appearance. Tinting also enhances those pesky fine, light brow hairs of yours, giving the illusion of full brows, which is unimaginable to create with a little bit of makeup.
More Perfect Would-Be Tips for Your Brows
• Stay as close as possible to your natural hair color for the most flattering look.
• Consider lamination paired with tinting to keep your brows full and styled.
• Refresh your tint every 4 to 6 weeks to keep the brows looking fresh.
Ready to Set Eyes on Your Perfect Brow Shade?
Choosing brow color does not have to be intimidating. Work through your undertones and with an expert so that you may have eyebrows that will neatly frame your face and highlight your best features.
Let our specialists help you find your perfect match for brow color at Lash and Company Greeley! Book your appointment now and let us do your brows – fuller, more natural, and flawless in every way.