How to Determine Your Natural Hair Color

Hello, beautiful souls! I'm thrilled to take you on a journey to uncover the secret that lies beneath those layers of dye and highlights – your natural hair color. As a seasoned hair stylist with years of experience, I've seen clients of all ages, backgrounds, and hair types rediscover their authentic hue. Your natural hair color is like a fingerprint; it's unique to you and unlocking its secrets can be a fascinating and liberating experience. So, let's go into the process of determining your true colors! Sorry this gif was too funny! 

Understanding Natural Hair Color

Before we get started, it's essential to understand what natural hair color is. Your natural hair color is the shade your hair naturally grows in, without any chemical interference like dyes or bleaches. It's influenced by your genetics, specifically the amount and type of melanin (the pigment responsible for hair color) present in your hair follicles. There are several factors that contribute to the wide range of natural hair colors, including ethnicity, family genetics, and age.

Step 1: Examine Your Roots

The first step in discovering your natural hair color is to take a close look at your roots. Ideally, this should be done when you haven't colored your hair for a few months to ensure the accuracy of your findings. If you've been a frequent visitor to the salon, you might need to wait for your roots to grow out a bit.

Step 2: Analyze Your Eyebrows

Believe it or not, your eyebrows can provide valuable insights into your natural hair color. Eyebrow color often corresponds to your natural hair color, so take a moment to compare the two. Are your eyebrows darker or lighter than your current hair color? This can be a good indicator of what your natural hue might be.

Step 3: Reflect on Childhood Photos

Our hair tends to darken or lighten with age, so digging up those childhood photos can be an eye-opening experience. Childhood pictures often capture our natural hair color before we started experimenting with different shades. Look for consistency between your younger self and your current hair color.

Step 4: Consider Your Ethnic Background

Ethnicity plays a significant role in determining your natural hair color. Different ethnic groups tend to have specific hair color traits. For example, individuals with African ancestry tend to have darker hair, while those with Northern European heritage often have lighter hair. Keep your family's hair history in mind, as genetics can be a powerful indicator.

Step 5: Seek Professional Advice

If you're still unsure about your natural hair color, don't hesitate to consult a professional hairstylist like myself. We have a trained eye for assessing hair color and understanding the natural level system and can provide expert guidance. Plus, we can recommend a gradual transition plan if you decide to change your hair color overall, or even give dimension while remaining more natural. 

Embracing Your True Colors

Discovering your natural hair color can be a transformative experience. It's an opportunity to reconnect with your roots—both literally and figuratively. Embracing your natural hue can save you time and money on frequent salon trips, reduce the risk of hair damage, and boost your confidence in your unique beauty.

Your natural hair color is a beautiful part of who you are. While experimenting with different shades can be fun and creative, there's something undeniably empowering about embracing your authentic self. So, go ahead, embark on this journey of self-discovery, and let your true colors shine through!

Remember, I'm here to assist you every step of the way, whether you decide to embrace your natural hair color or explore new horizons in the world of hair transformations. Let your hair tell your story and wear it with pride!

Happy hair days ahead!