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Learn how to color-analyze a Spring type and find a matching hair tone.
You’ve probably heard of seasonal color analysis – a popular method of finding your ideal palette based on your unique features. Apart from makeup and fashion advice, this tool is also used to define which hair tones work best with your color season. Here are some top recommendations for Spring and its subsets on picking the right hair shade.
Color analysis chart relies on four main seasons – Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer. And no, they have nothing to do with your date birth. Think of the color palette each season sparks in your mind – cool or warm, icy or sunlit. So, how to tell if you belong to the Spring season? Traditionally, Spring types are all about lightness with lots of warm undertones in eyes, skin, and hair.
Natural blondes or redheads with light eyes and peachy complexion are likely to fall under the Spring category. The professional hair color analyst Rachel Bilu explains that Spring girlies have soft and low-contrast appearance, featuring warm pastels and clear hues. Just like other seasons, a Spring type is divided into three subgroups, each having its own characteristics.
Eyes: bright blue, green, topaz, brown
Skin: porcelain, light ivory, neutral, bronze, warm black
Best hair tones: dark golden blonde/brown, vibrant copper, auburn, medium brown
Shades to avoid: muted pastels, fleshy neutrals
Bright Spring, also called Clear Spring, bears the remnants of Winter in its subtle vibrancy and contrast. This is the only subcategory in Spring color palette where darker tones look rather harmonious than overpowering. People with this seasonal color type have beautiful eyes with lots of lightness that makes them stand out. Warm hair tones like golden blonde, brown, and copper are the most flattering options that also work great with highlights.
Emma Watson with her golden-brown locks and brown eyes against neutral skin is a perfect example of a Bright Spring. If you share these features, try a darker shade of blonde or add a couple of highlighted strands to your medium brown base. Avoid pastel coloring with pink or lavender undertones, as they will surely wash you out.
Eyes: warm blue, green, amber, golden brown
Skin: ivory, golden beige, bronze
Best hair tones: blonde, strawberry blonde, light golden brown, coppery red
Shades to avoid: platinum blonde, pastel blue, silver
True Spring, often dubbed as a Warm Spring type, is warm and bright. It substantially departs from the deep undertones of the previous subcategory, gravitating towards warmth and brightness. If you belong to this color type, your features will benefit from light blonde shades with a hint of red. The golden hour hair is your must-try look to channel the inner radiance and shine of your tresses.
Remember Amy Adams with her copper-red mane, light blue eyes, and ivory skin? Well, that’s one of the many variations of a True Spring you might think of. Just make sure to stay away from cool and ashy tones, and you’ll be delighted to see yourself under the most flattering light.
Eyes: light blue, green, light hazel
Skin: neutral with warm undertones, pale ivory, tanned ivory
Best hair tones: light golden blonde, light brown, warm medium brown
Shades to avoid: burgundy, gray, dark brown, deep violet
Light Spring invites some actual sunlight into your glam, making your appearance closer to Summer type than other subsets. Those characterized as a Light Spring have golden tints in their features and can even show freckles on tanned skin. If that’s your case, consider going light blonde or elevating your locks with some balayage strands to make your features really pop.
Taylor Swift is definitely a Light Spring cutie because of her warm skin, golden blonde locks, and blue eyes. Although the singer tends to experiment with hair tones, she keeps her tresses on the warmer side of the color palette and avoids too dark shades that could overpower her look.
According to color-matching rules, a Spring type should avoid black at all costs. It feels quite heavy against a bright and light appearance. The only case when brunette locks will look balanced with warm skin is when a person belongs to the Bright Spring subtype. Girls from this category have enough saturation and contrast in their features that can lift the black color without overpowering the whole glam.
Don’t underestimate the transformative power of a well-chosen hair shade. It can complement your features and highlight the most flattering aspects of your personal style. Still in doubt? Try our free Hair Color Changer and discover your perfect fit for a fabulous new look!
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