Dark auburn hair color is rapidly growing in popularity and if you are thinking of a makeover you first need to consider the suitability of this color with your skin type. Lighter red colors will typically suit lighter skins, but auburn shades can suit a wider range of skin tones. Auburn shades will also draw attention to your face and eyes, giving you a more warm appearance.

When you have a doubt about the suitability of dark auburn hair color for your skin tone, just walk into a wig store and try on an auburn colored wig to make sure. You could also take the advice of your stylist and discuss the options that are best suited for your skin. You could also refer some magazines and look for photos of celebrities with a similar skin tone as yours, having dark auburn hair.

Once you have decided that this shade is going to look good on you, the next step would be to find a suitable dye. This can be quite challenging, as mostly people think they will get the coloration which is sported by the model on the dye pack. Unfortunately in most instances this is not true. You have to go by accurate color charts provided on the back of the box or find the exact shade by doing some research online.

Even after tracing the exact shade, the results may still differ after coloring. This will mainly be due to the original color and condition of your hair. If your original shade is golden blonde, you should be extra careful as you are likely to end up with a bizarre shade of orange if you do not select the right coloration. The condition of your hair will also play a major role in the end result. The shade can be affected by various deposits which could have accumulated due to chemicals from previous dyes or exposure to chlorine or sun.

The best way to handle this problem is to test the chosen dye on a lock, which you have cut, or just streak a portion of your locks with semi-permanent dye. Once you have found the exact shade suitable for your hair type, you can safely take the plunge. If you are the patient type, you could also change to darker shades gradually if you have been having lighter shades for a long time. This will give you enough time to adjust to darker hues, until you finally come to this shade. You will also want to consider changing your make-up gradually so that it suits this shade.

Another challenge with dark auburn hair color is to get a natural look. For this you might have to experiment with streaking with different highlights which will enhance the dimension and texture of your hair, and is best done with the assistance of an expert stylist. This shade also requires a fair amount of care by using the right shampoos and conditioners, and you would also not want to expose your hair to direct sunlight for long durations.