Blonde

• There are many different shades of blonde, ranging from platinum to dirty blonde. If you are fair-skinned, you will be able to pull off a very light shade of blonde, such as platinum, wheat or strawberry blonde. Olive-skinned people look better with blonde shades that have a hint of bronze, such as honey blonde.
  
  If you are dark-skinned, you should be careful when picking a blonde hair color so that it doesn't look unflattering against your skin tone---choose a dark blonde shade.
  
  

Brunette

• Brown or brunette shades are versatile and the perfect hue for those who have never colored their hair, or are wary about changing their hair color.
  
  Light and fair-skinned people look the best in brunette shades that have a touch of blonde in them, and that are on the lighter end of the brown spectrum. Medium browns can also work for light-skinned people, but they should be careful about very dark browns, which can look stark against their skin tone. Medium and olive-toned people are well-complemented by any shade of brunette, from the very light to very dark. If you are medium-skinned and would like an exotic look, choose a very deep brown, such as chestnut or mocha---it will look great with your skin tone.
  
  Dark-skinned people look nice in medium shades of brown, such as caramel, and can also pull off darker shades. If you would like your hair color to stand out more, go with a brunette color that is in between medium and light brown---while deeper browns will work on dark-skinned people.
  
  

Red

• When coloring your hair red, your skin tone plays a big part in deciding on an exact shade, more so than any other color. If you choose a red that's too bright, you could end up looking clownish. If you choose a shade that's too dark, you could end up with washed-out skin.
  
  Light and fair-skinned people should consider light reds; light does not mean bright hues. The reds that look best on these skin tones are subdued and very natural looking. If you are olive, medium or dark-skinned, choose a brownish-red hue such as cherrywood or mahogany. Avoid shades such as primary or cherry red, unless you're trying to make a bold, fashion statement.
  
  

Black

• Black hair looks great on medium and dark-skinned people. If you are darker-skinned, try a purplish-black or bluish-black shade. Your hair won't end up looking purple or blue, but it will look as if it has more dimension. Light-skinned people can end up looking washed-out if they choose a black hair color, and the contrast to their skin will be quite stark.
  
  

Brows

• Remember that no matter what shade you dye your hair, your eyebrow color should complement it. One way to do this is to change your eyebrow pencils or powder to a different shade. Choose a shade that is just a slight bit darker than your hair color, but still in the same color family. Alternatively, you can go to a professional salon and have your brows dyed.