Skin Tone Vs. Hair Color
Surprisingly, skin tone has nothing to do with hair color. Ultimately, the final choice boils down to a personalized consultation; another reason to choose the salon over a box.
“There aren't any particular shades/colors that look best with brown skin," Medearis adds. "In my professional opinion, anyone can achieve being blonde, red, or dark. After reviewing a client's features in their entirety, a well-trained colorist should be able to help you achieve a flattering hair color.”
Aftercare
Ideally, the further you get away from your natural color, the more you’ll have to do in terms of aftercare. When it comes to black hair, keeping the color vibrant and beautiful requires deep conditioning and protectants that will go beyond the surface of each strand.
“For single-process clients, I recommend the Kerastase Color Protection line to keep the hair and color vibrant and healthy,” says Medearis.
For highlighted, double-process, ombré, or balayage clients, he also recommends Kerastase’s Thérapiste line of similar products.
If dye has left your naturally curly hair extremely compromised, Medearis likes using L’Oreal’s Professionnel Pro Fiber Restore Hair Mask ($31) to correct.
