To maximally highlight the beauty of the face and make the eyes sparkle, it’s important to correctly choose a lipstick shade for your hair color. Together with an expert, we’ve delved into the nuances of color theory and found inspiration in celebrity looks to find the perfect match for everyone.
Lipstick Color and Hair: How to Combine Shades
Never underestimate the role of lipstick.“The right shade doesn’t just accentuate the lips; it creates a color balance between hair, eyes, and skin tone, instantly brightens the face, enhances the gaze, and harmonizes features,“ explains makeup artist Roberta Anzald, Bobbi Brown ambassador.
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When the balance is found, the result is immediately noticeable: eyes become brighter, skin tone appears more even, and the overall look is refreshed. “The main rule is that the undertone of the lipstick should ‘get along’ with the undertone of the hair. We pair warm nuances with warm, and cool with cool. The ideal shade is one that looks natural on the face, not like it’s living a separate life,“ Anzald continues.
Playing with contrasts can also be done for a more modern effect. However, there are risks involved: the wrong tone can make the complexion appear dull, emphasize under-eye circles, and even visually diminish a smile. Therefore, we choose the ideal lipstick according to our hair color – and yes, we change it after every visit to the colorist.
Lipstick for Brunettes: The Best Options for Brown Hair
“Lipstick for brunettes should be deep and sophisticated, with subtle earthy undertones that naturally echo the richness of the hair,” notes the expert. However, the color of the eyes plays a decisive role in choosing a specific shade.
Dark Eyes and Brown Hair
For this combination, cherry-red, berry, and wine shades are ideal, as well as the pink-brown palette and soft plum. These colors clearly define the face and instantly add magnetism and sophistication to the look.
Green or Hazel Eyes and Brown Hair
Brunettes with green or hazel eyes suit warm tones: brick, terracotta (with a pink hint), cocoa nude, and warm red. They effectively highlight the green and golden flecks in the iris and evoke the trendy soft 90s brown lips aesthetic.
Blue Eyes and Brown Hair
When nature has graced you with bright blue eyes and brown hair (from golden to cool coffee shades), you can boldly experiment with pure, vibrant colors: classic red, candy pink, fuchsia, or Indian rose shades. This is a great opportunity to play with contrast and emphasize the natural brightness of the eyes.
Best Lipstick Shades for Blondes
“Against a backdrop of light hair, lipstick often becomes the main focus of the entire makeup. Therefore, it’s important to choose colors that accentuate facial features without making them look harsh or severe,” notes Anzald.
Light Eyes and Ash or Platinum Blonde
For cool, Nordic blondes with ash or platinum hair and light eyes, cool pink tones, mallow (mallow nude), rose nude, and raspberry shades are the best choice. The basic rule is to look for red lipsticks with a blue undertone and cool pink spectrums that will illuminate the platinum and maintain the elegance of the look.
Green or Hazel Eyes and Golden Blonde
Peach, coral, and tomato shades instantly add warmth, freshness, and radiance to the face. If you want to create a refined and calm look, opt for honey nude.
Dark Eyes and Light Hair (from Golden to Platinum)
This combination requires emphasizing the contrast between light hair and a deep gaze. You can enhance this effect with fiery red lipstick or, conversely, smooth the contrast using nude shades (preferably with an interesting lilac undertone). Dark, rich lipsticks also work wonderfully: burgundy, bordeaux, and wine hues – they also make your smile appear visually whiter.
Which Lipstick to Choose for Red Hair
“With red hair, the secret lies in harmony, not contrast. We need to avoid color chaos where the hair and lips visually compete with each other.”
- For copper and warm red shades, terracotta, cinnamon, burnt peach, and warm nude are ideal pairings. They maintain a noble balance between makeup and hairstyle.
- For cool red or auburn shades, soft berry tones, raspberry, pink-red, and muted lilac-pink (mauve) are perfectly suited.
Lipstick for Gray and Steel-Gray Hair
As Roberta Anzald explains, gray and white hair “love” lipsticks that can visually restore energy and light to the face. The best choices are pink mallow, luminous berry shades, classic red, delicate plum, and rosewood tones.
Expert Tip: Opt for satin, creamy textures or balm-lipsticks. An overly matte finish can visually weigh down facial features and add age.
The Perfect Lip Color for Those Who Love Bright Dyes (Extreme Colors)
“If your hair is blue, pink, lilac, or green, lipstick becomes part of a unified creative styling.” There are two approaches:
- Monochromatic Sophistication: Accentuate lilac hair with a mauve lipstick, pink hair with a delicate pink nude, and blue hair with a deep cool berry tone.
- Bold Contrast: Green hair pairs well with classic pure red, electric blue with warm orange, and bright fuchsia with nude shades that have a beige undertone.
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Based on materials from Vogue.it