Dreaming of a dramatic new ’do for your nuptials? Ready to trade in your light brown coif for a deep espresso shade? A change in hair colour could be just what the stylist ordered! According to hair expert Damien Carney, artistic director for Joico Laboratories, choosing your hair colour is one of the best ways to express your personal style and reinvigorate your look – and a new hair colour can pump up your look on your wedding day. “Hair colour and character are intimately related,” Carney notes, adding: “Your colour should not just complement your physical appearance, but reflect who you are inside.” If you are thinking about switching things up, though, you don’t have to go all the way. You can add a little (with highlights or lowlights), or a lot (tone on tone); or you can even hide it (colouring the underlayer of your hair one shade and the top layer another looks fabulous!). The choice is yours. Either way, if you are planning a switch in hair colour, give yourself lots of time before the wedding to find the perfect shade for you. Read on to discover your inner hue!
Red
Who are you? A seriously sassy bride who doesn’t shy away from the spotlight! Redheads are passionate, strong individuals. You’re a born leader and you’re easy to talk to - everyone wants you at their party!
Looks best on? Pale, peachy complexions with light brown, blue or green eyes. If you have any freckles, red tones are a given for you.
Fast Fact: Red is the hardest colour to sustain, and it requires serious maintenance to keep your locks looking fierce and fiery.
Blond
Who are you? A risk taker who is bubbly, beautiful and loves being looked at. If you’ve ever thought of going blond, chances are you were meant to be one. Contrary to popular belief, you’re whip-smart and able to laugh off all those dumb blond jokes.
Looks best on? Fair to medium skin tones, with eyes ranging in colour from hazel to baby blue.
Fast Fact: More than 70 percent of the world’s female population is brunette, but blond is the most requested colour.
Brunette
Who are you? A girl who’s never boring, but who is exotic and ever enigmatic. A true brunette is happy and confident with who she is and is never a conformist. You have a mysterious allure that keeps everyone guessing.
Looks best on? Medium and darker complexions, with deep blue or smouldering, espresso eyes.
Fast Fact: The darker your hair, the thicker your locks will appear. Richer tones add the impression of bulk.