You might think that any hair color can erase the years with a stroke of a brush. But in reality, certain shades, especially darker ones, can accentuate wrinkles and make the face appear more severe.
Imagine wearing a black sweater in the middle of summer: instead of shining, you feel stiflingly hot! Similarly, radically darkening your hair weighs down your features instead of refreshing them.
The golden rule: lighten to illuminate
Thomas Tuccinardi, international color expert for L’Oréal Paris, shares a simple tip: “The lighter you go, the brighter it becomes.”
In other words, the most rejuvenating color is always a little lighter than your natural color.
But be careful: going lighter doesn’t necessarily mean going platinum blonde overnight. It’s not about choosing a universal color, but about finding the luminous shade that perfectly matches your skin tone.Find the ideal color for your skin
Every skin tone has its ideal color palette. Here’s how to choose:
