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Want Colorful Hair? This Is Your Ideal Shade

These colors complement your complexion and make your eyes pop — all while showing off your phenomenal personality

by Jessica Amaris | COMMENT

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"I want colorful hair — like a vibrant purple or deep lavender," says the woman in the salon chair next to mine. I peek at the woman sitting next to me and have to keep my jaw from dropping to the floor. It's a woman well into her 60s, and suddenly my 23-year-old self (who's going a boring-by-comparison brown) realizes just how far-reaching the colorful hair trend is. I've also gained a whole new respect for this fabulous woman sitting next to me.

From soft pastels to daring neon, the colorful hair trend has gone mainstream — in a major way. According to Redken Artist and Colorist Sean Godard, it's the new creative channel for women to express themselves. "Bright colors are now a foundation right next to balayages and full highlights. We've reached the point of 'everything goes' and 'it's all been done before,' so people are really showing off their personalities with fun splashes of color," he says.

But what some clients fail to consider when choosing colorful hair is how it will look against their skin tone and features. Blue might be your favorite color, but you don't want something that will make you look washed out. You want a hair color that will complement your personality and your skin tone, says Godard.

Here, the shades that will look amazing on you — plus, the at-home hair dyes that will give you perfect DIY hair color.

Disclaimer: Before you take the plunge, know this — No matter what you're told, you'll need to start with platinum- or light blonde hair. Going that light can be supremely damaging, so always leave this step to the professionals.

Ready to rock your killer personality with an equally amazing hair color? Here, your ideal colorful hair shade.

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