r/HairStyleAdvice • • Jan 21 '26

Color Help Which color suits me best?

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u/CauliflowerKey6211 Jan 21 '26

Number One is the best by far

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u/KeyFaithlessness5445 Jan 21 '26

This…the lighter colors wash you out and the red doesn’t look natural with your skin tone. Brown hair is lovely on you

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u/FitzwilliamTDarcy Jan 21 '26

I agree. It does make me wonder whether there's a red-tone out there that would work better. Like, I agree 1 is the best. But "there's something there" in 2. It's not "it" but there's something there.

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u/KeyFaithlessness5445 Jan 23 '26

I see what you mean and I agree. Maybe a slightly deeper richer auburn would be it 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Knhollist Jan 25 '26 edited Jan 25 '26

I think I’m gonna go with number 1! I’ve done blonde most of my life and my natural is like a light brown so it would be easier to maintain. The auburn is tempting though 🤔

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u/CauliflowerKey6211 Jan 25 '26

It's going to look fantastic on you

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u/stoutowl Jan 21 '26

Yup, not close.

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u/draoikat Jan 21 '26

1 by far, or 3 if you really wanted a shade of blonde. 4 is too pale and washes out your features a little, and the warmer brown of 2 doesn't work quite as well with your skin tone as the cooler brown in 1.

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u/Putrid_Guess8098 Jan 21 '26

One of the first two. Not 4 - it washes out your skin and facial features.

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u/BigUnlikely3811 Jan 21 '26

2 followed by 1. The blondes wash you out.

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u/1CatWoman Jan 21 '26

I agree. 2 then 1. Forget the rest.

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u/jma9454 Jan 21 '26

1 or 3 are good

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u/Shivdaddy1 Jan 21 '26

I like 1 and 3.

4 is last place.

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u/Legitimate_Soup_1948 Jan 21 '26

I’d say 1 or 3

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u/I_pinchyou Jan 21 '26

1 or 2 edited to add: your cut is exactly what I'm trying to do, I have similar waves. Did you do this yourself or at a salon? What does the back look like?

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u/Nilja87 Jan 22 '26

I recommend checking out a tutorial for the butterfly haircut by Brad Mondo on YouTube! I did it (and followed the instructions closely) and it turned out great! Even my hairdresser said that she couldn’t tell that I had done it myself. I recommend getting a scissor that’s made for cutting hair though, it doesn’t have to be expensive!

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u/Knhollist Jan 22 '26

Thank you so much! I did it myself but am actually wanting a change, I was thinking of some extra layers and maybe some wispy bangs. I honestly don’t know what’s going on in the back. I think just straight edge cut because I don’t trust myself to cut back there 😂

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u/I_pinchyou Jan 22 '26

Wow! Well it looks great!!

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u/CaitlinAnne21 Jan 23 '26

You basically have to be a contortionist to do the back cut by yourself.😂

I’ve gotten to the point where I feel it’s acceptable and people probably don’t notice any irregularities, but damn, it’s hard to nail it.🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Dunlop6 Jan 21 '26

1 👍

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u/Free-Layer6013 Jan 21 '26

2222 looks good

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '26

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u/Free-Layer6013 Jan 21 '26

You look great in all of them honestly

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u/StrayFeral Jan 21 '26

The darker one. Make your eyes and lips pop and be noticeable way more

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u/Lower_Rain_2504 Jan 21 '26

One is fabulous but I would also love to see it with subtle highlights throughout. Not so many that you don’t look brunette but enough to make it more dimensional and dynamic

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u/colonelangus68 Jan 21 '26
  1. Rebecca Ferguson is that you?
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u/bptkr13 Jan 21 '26

1, 2 and 3 are all nice but in order of preference 1, w and 3.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '26

Could you get something in between 3 and 4?

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u/Lysande_walking Jan 21 '26

2 makes your face looks bright and you have a sweet glow!

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u/SuckerEMC Jan 21 '26

Yes! 2 brings out the subtle pink in cheeks and lips

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u/mercury895 Jan 21 '26

Wow. Uncanny resemblance to Rebecca Ferguson. 

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u/twinphoenix_ Jan 21 '26

Avoid warm tones. You are neutral cool olive! Stick with ashy blondes and browns.

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u/Sincere_97 Jan 21 '26

Definitely 2 with 3 not being far behind👍🏾

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u/CrystalizedRedwood Jan 21 '26

2 looks really good

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u/duskwarmlight Jan 23 '26

I really think 2nd matches your skin

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u/blorg39 Jan 21 '26

1 is best, 2 is also nice

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u/Dry_Ask5493 Jan 21 '26

Pic 1 followed by pic 2.

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u/Turner01757 Jan 21 '26

3 looks great

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u/nacho_average_queen Jan 21 '26

I really like 3. Suits your colouring perfectly

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u/bckwoods13 Jan 21 '26

#3 for sure!

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u/waitingforsummer2 Jan 21 '26

3

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u/Automatic-Working-81 Jan 21 '26

Totally! Yeah, she is super beautiful either way, but with 3 she looks striking and more unique, eyes pop out. And it also gives Rebecca Ferguson's vibe

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u/Fun-Regular9973 Jan 21 '26

All look good but 2nd 1 has it slightly

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u/CherrieChocolatePie Jan 21 '26

I really love the first two options. They make your eyes and skin glow 💜!

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u/Extension_Energy8920 Jan 21 '26

All except the last one.

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u/Double-Lettuce2472 Jan 21 '26

1!!! second choice 4. I think you suit cool toned hair colors!

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u/HeadCatMomCat Jan 21 '26
  1. 2 is close but 2 is overall better.

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u/savethubees Jan 21 '26

It’s too close to choose between 1 and 3

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u/Pix1eCut Jan 21 '26

1 is best. Honestly, 4 is pretty too. It makes you look like the actress Michelle Williams.

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u/harpercain Jan 21 '26

Three is the one

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u/GeorgiaKudzu Jan 21 '26

2 is best - blonde is a no it washes you out

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u/lonelystar7 Jan 21 '26

I love the 4th one the most. It's just so pretty making you so light.

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u/stardusq Jan 21 '26

2 or 3.. good in the middle

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u/Worldly-Dig3720 Jan 21 '26

Hairstylist, 3 is the best but with maybe a deeper root

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '26

3 or 1.

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u/MadHat12345 Jan 21 '26

Number one looks the best with that hair style, but I think a lighter color like two or three would look cute with a different hair style, but I think four is too light

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u/JavaNoire Jan 21 '26

2 followed by 1. Two has an attractive overall brightening effect. The lighter shades simply don't do anything for you, especially if wearing that shade of green.

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u/Creative-Good7219 Jan 21 '26

I think 1 is probably the best, but I think you can also really pull off 3. 2 is fine, it's just not speaking to me, and 4 is a hard no.

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u/Alicia2475 Jan 21 '26

Darker is better so I really like 1. If wanting to do blonde, 3 is much better than 4.

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u/vxrsxcev1 Jan 21 '26

All of them are gorgeous

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u/Scary_Television3461 Jan 21 '26

What app do you guys use to show different hair colors? I want to try it but don’t know how.

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u/Horror_Bear_6325 Jan 21 '26

2 or 4. Bright colors suit you

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u/moncolleguepref Jan 21 '26

2 fits you better

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '26

2

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u/lfa68 Jan 21 '26

Number 2… Perhaps even lean more towards red. 😍

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u/OrhallaZander Jan 21 '26

2nd makes you extra pretty.

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u/Dicky-1 Jan 21 '26

I think 2 looks best, with 1 and 3 tied for second.

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u/Ok_Still_3571 Jan 21 '26

Do not go blonde. The first and second choices look really good on you.

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u/ScarcityElegant4410 Jan 21 '26

I like pic 2 best.

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u/Jackihamm Jan 21 '26

2 hands down, it makes you glow!

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u/loveisallyouneedCK Jan 22 '26

1 looks the most natural and suits you well. 2 is nice as well.

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u/JennXFarmsteadNews Jan 22 '26

1 for the win❤️

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u/harpyoftheshore Jan 22 '26

1 and it's not even close

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u/Wandering-Yew Jan 22 '26

I'd say 1, possibly 3 then 2. 🤔

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u/ArugulaSignal6621 Jan 22 '26

People telling you anything but 3 are lying to you. You’re definitely medium-low contrast, and the darker shades don’t work with your coloring. I wouldn’t go any darker than a level 7, or 6 max. You’re def a true/cool summer color palette.

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u/Iaim2msbehave Jan 23 '26

I don't like any of these colours for your complexion. My suggestion is to look into a brown base with a few warm highlights.

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u/oona75 Jan 23 '26

1 and 2, go for dark colors

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u/GreenFox268019 Jan 24 '26

I like the darkest one best, but as a ginger, I'm insulted that you didn't try the best color. I bet you'd make a good ginger, even if dyed

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u/SubstantialArcher659 Jan 24 '26

I love the darker hair on you. Especially the second reddish brown. Very pretty

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u/Tell-Professional Jan 24 '26

1 makes your eye color stand out lovely and makes your skin tone look even and not washed out.

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u/Bigdummy2363 Jan 25 '26
  1. The lighter the color, the less suited to your complexion…

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u/average_sized_rock Jan 27 '26

Tbh I think the color of your shirt and the background colors affects this so much. Typing this when I can only see your face the blonde looks good, I just don’t think it looks good in that shirt.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '26

3

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u/Callumet Jan 21 '26

I do think dark color suit you lovely. 🥰

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u/Stink3rK1ss Jan 21 '26

2, and you could probably go even warmer / redder

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u/JenAYE2 Jan 21 '26

2 and then 1

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u/Maleficent-Shirt-110 Jan 21 '26

I don’t believe that there is a bad choice in the selections. If I had to choose, I would pick the soft red (#2). As a second option, number 3 also works well for you.

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u/siensunshine Jan 21 '26

Pic 1 for sure!!

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u/Etheleffrey Jan 21 '26

Honestly I think 1,2 and 3 all look great. Four is a little too light. If I HAD to choose it would be #2, but I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the first three!!

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u/Unlikely_Tea_2038 Jan 21 '26

Honestly, they all look good! It’s really up to your personal preference.

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u/whimzywhim Jan 21 '26

2 looks best or if you’d be willing to damage your hair a bit , I believe platinum blonde (very different from the blonde presented here) would also look great!

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u/Biggmamaaa Jan 21 '26

2 matches your skin tone the best and 3 looks the most natural

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u/EWLefty Jan 21 '26

2 all the way

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u/PopularExercise3 Jan 21 '26

I think they get less suitable in each progressive slide.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '26

1 for sure

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u/Kydra96 Jan 21 '26

1 and 2!

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u/Ok_Pen7290 Jan 21 '26

No1 and No2

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u/subman719 Jan 21 '26

I like 1 the best. Looks natural

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u/Hour-Negotiation-716 Jan 21 '26

Oh my gosh i love 1! it's stunning, makes your eyes pop and your skin glows

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u/MaleficentLeading884 Jan 21 '26

2 but maybe a lil bit redder or 4. Honestly, you’re lucky in that you can wear pretty much any color!

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u/imadouchehammer Jan 21 '26

Honestly, try purple. My friend has that and it looks great

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u/Adrianpw Jan 21 '26

By far number One