Introduction
Choosing the color of your wig will seem like a simple task when you begin shopping online. In one photograph, one color appears golden and warm. In the next picture, it is flat and brassy. You place an order, it comes, but you don't feel like you. All that waiting and money are being wasted. The best news is that you can avoid it.
Instead of the color name, focus on three elements: depth, undertone, and dimension. The depth of a shade refers to how light or dark it appears. Undertone refers to the warm, cool, or neutral quality of a color. Hair dimension is the blend of highlights, lowlights, and darker roots, which creates a more natural look rather than flat hair.
Combine your skin tone, your brows, and your personal style, and the decision becomes easy. Perhaps you prefer jet black, chocolate brown, honey blonde, or dark burgundy. Here is a guide to help you make an informed decision.
How to Choose a Human Hair Wig Based on Your Skin Undertone
Your skin undertone is the soft color that lies beneath your skin's surface. It is not the same as how light or dark your skin is. People tend to fit into one of three categories: warm, cool, or neutral. After you have determined yours, choosing human hair wig color becomes an easy task.
Not sure which one you are? Take the jewelry test. Have a gold piece and a silver piece close to you and notice which looks better on you.
Warm Undertones
Warm undertones include golden, peachy, or yellow. Gold jewelry will typically look fantastic on you. Earthy tones, such as olive, rust, and cream, are likely to look good on you as well. Wig shades that are good for you are honey blonde, caramel, golden brown, warm chocolate, copper, auburn, and warm burgundy. The hues create a healthy glow on your face. They also keep you away from gray or tired-looking skin.
Cool Undertones
Cool tones are pink, red, or bluish hints. Silver jewelry may look better on you. Rich jewel tones, blue and lavender might also be a good match. Experiment with ash blonde, beige blonde, cool brown, espresso, blue-black, plum, or cool burgundy. Going blonde? Do not consider the color based on its lightness. Not all the lightest blondes are the best. Gray and beige tones often look better on people with cool complexions.
Neutral Undertones
Neutral shades fall somewhere between warm and cool. This leaves you with more room to play. Natural black, medium brown, chocolate, neutral blonde, auburn, and burgundy are all options for you.
However, use your undertone as a guideline and not a rule. Also, check out your hair color, your eyebrows, your makeup, and the colors you already love to wear. A color that makes you feel good about yourself when you look in the mirror is good enough.
Explore Different Human Hair Wig Colors
Once you've defined your undertone, it's time to consider the colors. The appearance of each color family will vary greatly. Below are some of our favorites that we will take you through.
1. Black & Brown
Black and brown are classic options for anyone wanting a graceful, natural appearance. Black provides a bright and crisp look. Brown appears softer and has more dimension when it catches the light. If you typically wear dark-colored hair, stick to your natural color. The wig will easily blend into your everyday style. Want a small change? If you aren't going as light as you can, then try chocolate, espresso, or a softer brown.
BL232 is the one we recommend if you want a true Classic. It is a natural hair color and has a body-wave texture, which means that you don't get an overdone look. It is a 13x6 glueless full frontal wig that is 100% human virgin hair. It also uses SKINLIKE Real HD lace, which is designed to match your skin tone to provide a clean hairline. You'll be able to choose from 180% density for everyday use or 250% density for increased fullness. It can also be dyed later. However, don't bleach it, as we don't recommend that for this wig.
2. Blonde & Highlighted
Blonde can brighten your entire face. It is also the color in which online shopping fails the most. Check the roots, lowlights, highlights, and main tone. Warm blondes are typically honey, caramel, or golden. Cool blondes are ash, beige, or pearl. A flat wig might feel dull to you, but a balayage or highlighted wig will give you multiple shades all in one.
That is why we love our BL046. It is body wave textured and has an ombre balayage highlight color, so it provides depth and brightness in a single wig. It is made with 100% human virgin hair and with SKINLIKE Real HD lace. It also comes pre-plucked, with pre-bleached knots, to ensure that the hairline will appear natural from the very first wear. Like the BL232, you can dye it, but please skip the bleach.
3. Red & Burgundy
Red and burgundy are for days when you want your hair to be a statement. The range is wide. You can go from bright copper and auburn to deep wine and burgundy. Consider the level of boldness you can achieve. Auburn works for a muted change but is still fairly natural. The deeper the burgundy, the more noticeable it is and the richer it will be.
For bold, our BL010 is for you. It is available in the 99J shade, has a straight/body-wave style, and is made from 100% Brazilian hair. The lace is full-frontal transparent lace. The BL010 is pre-plucked, meaning you spend less time preparing it to be worn. Plus, if you want to change the color in the future, it can also be dyed.
How to Check Human Hair Wig Color Before Ordering Online
All lighting, camera settings, and filters change the appearance of a color. It becomes difficult to know what the actual color looks like. Before you buy any human hair wig color, try these:
- Look at several photos: Front, back, side, and close-up views. There is no single product image that can capture all aspects.
- Check the roots: Check whether the wig has natural, dark, or combined roots. Root color has to do with the overall appearance and can make lighter shades more real.
- Look at the undertone: Pay attention to such words as golden, honey, caramel, ash, beige, copper, and smoky. They're different from a simple label, such as blonde or brown.
- Watch product videos: If there is a video available, see how the color changes as the hair moves under different lighting.
- Compare colors in natural daylight: Use bright indirect daylight. It reflects the true color much better than bright interior lighting.
- Avoid filtered photos: If you seek advice on the color from the seller, just take the picture near the window without any filters.
- Do not rely on the color name alone: A brown wig might be chocolate, espresso, ash, or caramel. Carefully read the description and look at the pictures.
Should You Choose a Natural or Bold Human Hair Wig Color?
The answer to that question will depend on your personality and your lifestyle, and the extent to which you are ready for change.
Natural shades such as black, brown, chocolate, and natural blonde are easy to wear often. They can be used for work, school, family events, and nights out.
Bold shades like burgundy, copper, red, and purple get more attention and let you play with your style.
Consider what you typically wear and your makeup before deciding. When you're looking for something easy to do every day, go natural. If you're looking to try something new, then a bold human hair wig color may be a fun option to begin.
Can You Dye a Human Hair Wig?
Yes, human hair wigs can usually be dyed. However, a big change in color, especially bleaching, may damage the quality of the hair.
The best results come from a wig that is already close to the desired color. Always follow the maker's coloring steps. If you have any doubt, consult a stylist who has experience with human hair wigs. For instance, our BL232 and BL046 are dyeable but should not be bleached.
Conclusion
Choosing the right shade can completely change your look, whether you want a fresh one or total transformation.
First, consider your skin undertone, then your personality and how bold you'd like to be. There is a shade for every look, from natural black and brown to bright blonde and rich burgundy.
Ready to choose your human hair wig color? Explore the Beeos Human Hair Wig Collection and choose a shade that inspires you to feel confident and truly yourself.
