Born and based in San Jose, California, Nikki Goddard has always had a passion for hair styling and unusual makeup techniques. At the age of 20, she started her education in The Salon Professional Academy and went on an extensive program in hair salons. Today, Nikki is a certified hair stylist and makeup artist with an associate degree in cosmetology. Currently, Nikki is a senior editor at therighthairstyles.com. She takes pride in being the root of inspiration for not only herself, but the entire team at The Right Hairstyles magazine. Her mission is to make the beauty industry available to everyone, and she enjoys teaching people the basics of hairstyling and makeup through the magazine’s articles. Nikki’s attention to detail and her ability to create a unique look that complements each client’s individuality is what continues to motivate her each day.
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There is something so beautiful and mystical about hazel eyes. That subtle mix of dark and light green and hazel brown creates a stunning effect. If you are rocking a pair of hazel peepers and you want to make the most of them, consider experimenting with the color of your hair.
Whether your complexion is pale or dark, you can magnify the color and impact of your one-of-a-kind eye color. In this guide, we’ll show you what hair color goes with hazel eyes and makes them pop!
There is not a one-size-fits-all when it comes to the gorgeous hazel eyes color as these are made of the unique combination of brown, green, gold, and even blue shades. Dark hazel eyes tend to have more brown with a touch of green, but they can lighten up and change color depending on the light and colors around them (think about hair color, makeup, lighting, and skin tone).
This distinctive eye color occurs because a smaller amount of melanin – the pigment responsible for eye color and skin color – develops in the eyes. There is no such thing as blue, green, or hazel pigments in the eyes – just different amounts of melanin. And it is this melanin that causes light to be absorbed or reflected, creating different appearances of color, including hazel. Melanin can be distributed in different parts of the iris. This is also why there are so many color variations.
If you’re lucky enough to have this eye color, then your beautiful eyes contain hues of amber, blue, brown, gold, and green. And whether you have fair, dark, or olive skin, there is the perfect hair color complement your skin tone and your eyes.
Warm chestnut with its rich, reddish-brown shades and deep brown hazelnut with hues of red will bring out the amber and gold hints in your eyes. They look stunning on warm skin as well as pale skin. For something a little more dramatic, go for copper color in your hair. It’s fiery, fierce, and flattering for light skin and dark skin.
Blonde hair and hazel eyes are another match made in heaven. The creamy tones of buttery blonde locks contrast against the popping blues and greens in your eyes, giving them more depth and definition. Highlights on brown hair are one more excellent hair color solution and a subtle way to add more light and dimension to your hair. This hair color will also bring out the green and blue hues in your eyes and make them sparkle.
Browse the selection of the most flattering hair colors for hazel eyes and every skin tone for ultimate ideas on how to bring out the unique flecks in your eyes.
For olive skin, nothing goes better than luscious caramel highlights or ombre. We love how the chunky caramel balayage picks up the light brown and green flecks in the model’s eyes, making them appear bright, and balances the warm-toned skin.
@aerielengland
Blonde balayage on brunette hair is a first-class hair combination to bring out your eye color. Acting almost like babylights, the blonde is several shades lighter than the natural ash brown hair, which draws attention to your striking eye color.
@sergennercan
Make the dark brown hues in your eyes sparkle by adding warm chestnut tones to your naturally dark chocolate hair. The subtle shade of brown in this hair color mimics and complements the eye color. We also love how the mid-length haircut with bangs frames the eyes making them pop.
@raenikole
When you have golden blonde hair with highlights, hazel eyes look utterly electric! This look has natural, beachy vibes to it that we are here for. Sun-kissed steaks and darker brown roots bring the glinting shades of brown and green into focus.
@daniloherbert
These incredible curls in their natural chocolate brown shade, highlight golden specks in your eyes perfectly. This brunette has styled her curls around her face, perfectly framing her bewitching eyes. And the rich shade of brown hair color complements them beautifully.
@chrissycollins_hair
Butterscotch is a warmer shade of blonde hair color. The rich tone stands out against the natural brown hair and cool skin, bringing out the amber and gold flecks in your eyes. Opt for gentle waves to complete this sassy and sultry style.
@gustavomigli
Have olive skin? It will look sensational surrounded by darker colors, like the natural brunette of this wavy beauty. But adding golden blonde highlights will take your eyes to a whole new level, by adding contrast and drama.
@daniloherbert
Make the green shades in your eyes dazzle by giving your hair a platinum blonde color makeover.This contemporary hairstyle draws attention to the eyes both with the eye-catching platinum blonde (which makes the green and gold of the hazel glimmer) and with the adorable bangs too.
@rachelwstylist
This sweet and pretty wavy bob has been brought to life thanks to the light face-framing highlights. We love the warm blend of lighter blonde at the front and the ends, which creates the perfect backdrop for the golden glimmer warming up cool skin tones.
@hairbyac_alcorn
If you want to cause a splash with your hairstyle and eye color, then go for something a little daring. This chic retro-inspired bob has creamy blonde fading into a popping reddish-orange at the ends. These tones work for either warm or cool skin tones, creating a stunning canvas to highlight those pretty brown, amber, and gold flecks in your eyes.
@bescene
This golden-brown mane just screams luxury. It’s rich and elegant and looks as if the hair has spent the entire day being sunkissed at the beach. Such rich brown hues bring life and sparkle to green-brown eyes, bringing out all the colors and making them shine on their own.
@treehousehair
A textured bob is an easy and fun style that creates movement and definition. This cute chop is made even better thanks to the rooted golden blonde color that complements the different shades of green-brown eyes. Notice how face-framing color lights up her eyes? Genius!
@megumicolor
Fair skin can be your ultimate obsession, but you should be careful to complement it with colors that won’t make you look too pale and sick. This pretty medium shade of auburn is the ideal hair color for hazel eyes and cool-toned skin. It brings the rosy undertones of the cheeks and captivating gold flecks in your eyes to the spotlight.
@hirohair
This shaggy style screams girl next door! It’s short, messy, and full of sass. The combination of bright blonde and dark roots draws attention to the flecks in your eyes and balances the warm-toned skin.
@chrisjones_hair
Chestnut hair has hints of brown and red and is the perfect warm shade to bring life to pale skin tone. It helps highlight the tones of amber and specks of green in your eyes. We also love the healthy shine of the big, bouncing curls, which speaks of pro coloring and a good curly girl routine.
@hairbyac_alcorn
We love the wavy bob style which is complemented with pretty side bangs and cool blonde hair color that make the model’s eyes pop! This shade of blonde is also an excellent hair color for warm skin tones.
@headrushdesigns
Red hair colors are one of the best options to make pale skin tones and hazel eyes sizzle. This stunning style blends orange and red to create lightness and depth, and you can see how this heavenly blend shows off green flecks and golden rings around the iris.
@mo_raven
Bright orange hair is not for the faint-hearted, but if you want to draw attention to your darker eye color or your eyes with hints of blue, then this shade will not let you down. Again, it is one of the shades that add life to cool skin tones.
@mo_raven
These flawless locks complement the model’s eyes to perfection, as they feature similar browns. Hazelnut hair color is a gorgeous blend of brown and red shades, which brings out the shine in your eyes and warm undertones in your skin.
@nathansmithhair
Rich, chocolate brown hair is a classic partner for dark hazel eyes and fair skin. In this fun and flirty style, the bangs are cut to hit just above the eyebrow, which draws attention directly to the eyes.
@rokkjess
The unique hues found in hazel eyes are something to be celebrated. Whether you have cool or warm skin undertones, light or dark hair, you can be sure that choosing the right hair color will make your eyes look all the more dazzling.
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