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The Secret To Choosing Between Ash, Neutral and Warm Shades
If your hair piece matches the depth but still looks off, the undertone is usually the problem. In most cases, you only need to sort three things: whether your hair reads ash, neutral, or warm, how it looks in indirect daylight, and whether you should match to your mid-lengths and ends instead of your roots. I’d break it down like this: Ash hair looks smoky, icy, or grey-toned and can help offset yellow or orange tones. Neutral hair sits in the middle and usually looks beige, creamy, or natural. Warm hair shows gold, honey, caramel, or copper and reflects more light. Daylight matters. Indoor lighting and full sun can distort tone. Roots can mislead you. For toppers and extensions, I’d check the lengths you want to blend with. Skin tone can guide the choice. Blue or purple-looking veins often point cooler; green often points warmer; a mix often points neutral. About 80% to 90% of what people call a “bad shade match” often comes down to tone, not just lightness or darkness. So before choosing a topper, fringe, or extensions, I’d first decide which tone family your own hair sits in. Ash vs Neutral vs Warm Hair Shades: How to Choose the Right Undertone Quick comparison Tone family What I’d look for in daylight Common shade names Best use Ash Smoky, silvery, cool, muted Ash Blonde, Silver, Smoky Brown To reduce brassy yellow, orange, or red Neutral Beige, creamy, balanced Natural Blonde, Beige, Creamy Blonde When I want the safest middle ground Warm Gold, honey, caramel, copper Golden Blonde, Honey, Caramel When I want brightness and a sun-lit look If I’m unsure after that, I’d compare my dry hair in soft daylight and use photos taken outside or near a window before making a pick. sbb-itb-08feb2fAsh, neutral and warm shades explained Shade level tells you how light or dark a colour is. Undertone tells you if that colour reads ash, neutral or warm. What ash shades look like Ash shades use cool pigments like blue, green, violet and grey. The result is a soft, smoky finish with very little visible warmth. You’ll often see names like ash blonde, cool brown, smoky brown and cool silver. "Ash colours are designed to counteract warmth and create a muted icy finish." [4] That’s why ash shades are often used to tone down gold, orange and red. In salon colour coding, ash is often shown with a .1 after the depth number. So 7.1 means Medium Ash Blonde. [5] Neutral and warm shades sit closer to a natural or golden reflect, so they can look quite different once you step into daylight. What neutral and warm shades look like Neutral shades sit in the middle. They don’t lean strongly cool or warm, so they tend to read as natural blonde, beige, wheat or nude. If you want grey coverage or a more natural-looking result, this group is often a good match. [5] Warm shades use gold, copper, honey or caramel pigments, so they look brighter and more light-reflective. Common names include golden blonde, honey, caramel, toffee and copper. In salon colour coding, warm golden shades are usually marked with a .3. For example, 7.3 is Medium Golden Blonde. [5] Shade Family Primary Undertones Visual Effect Common Labels Ash Blue, green, violet, grey Matte, smoky, muted Ash blonde, cool brown, smoky brown, cool silver Neutral Balanced reflect Natural, creamy, effortless Natural blonde, beige, wheat, nude Warm Gold, copper, honey, red Radiant, bright, light-reflecting Golden blonde, honey, caramel, toffee, copper The right undertone helps a topper, fringe or extension blend into your hair instead of looking separate from it. Start with the undertone family, then check how your own hair looks in daylight. How to identify your hair undertone at home You can check your hair undertone at home with indirect daylight and a plain white cloth. Use daylight and a white cloth Stand near a window with soft natural light, or head outside into a shaded spot. Skip direct sunlight. The Australian sun can be brutal, and it often masks the softer secondary tones you need to see for a proper match [2]. Soft daylight usually gives you a better read than indoor lighting or full sun. Hold a plain white towel or T-shirt next to your dry hair, with your hair down from root to tip. Then look at the way your hair reflects light. Warm hair tends to show gold, honey, or copper Ash hair looks more smoky, icy, or silvery Neutral hair sits between the two, with a balanced beige or creamy finish That simple check can help you work out whether an ash, neutral, or warm shade is more likely to blend well [3][6]. Your ends are often lighter than your roots, so when you're matching toppers or extensions, focus on your mid-lengths and ends instead of the root area [1]. Connect undertone clues to everyday colour problems A lot of the time, your undertone shows itself through colour issues you already notice in the mirror. Brassiness - that unwanted yellow or orange cast - usually points to visible warmth in the hair [6]. Hair that looks flat or muddy often has too much ash for your complexion [6]. Neither one means your hair is "wrong". They just give you clues about what’s going on. This also explains why a topper, fringe, or extension can still look off even when the depth seems right. If the undertone family doesn’t line up, the match can feel a bit awkward. Start with undertone first, and the blend usually looks more natural [2]. Everyday Problem What it means Choose Hair looks orange or yellow Strong warm undertone An Ash shade to neutralise [6] Hair looks flat or muddy Too much ash A Neutral or Warm shade [6] Skin looks washed out Tone is too cool Golden or Honey reflections [6] Topper or extension stands out at the roots Undertone mismatch Match the piece's undertone to your natural reflections [2] Once you know your undertone, you can line it up with your skin tone and the colour result you want. Choose the right undertone for your skin and your colour goal Next, check your skin undertone and the result you want. Match your hair undertone to your skin undertone Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist in natural light. Blue or purple veins usually point to a cool undertone. Green veins usually mean warm. If you can see a mix of both, you’re likely neutral [3]. Warm skin tends to suit warm hair. Cool skin tends to suit cool hair. Here’s a simple guide: Skin Undertone Vein Colour Recommended Tones Cool Blue / Purple Ash, Icy Blonde, Cool Brown, Silver Warm Green Golden, Honey, Caramel, Copper Neutral Blue-Green Mix Neutral, Beige, Mushroom Brown From there, things get a lot easier. Cool skin often looks best with ash, icy blonde, and cool brown shades. Warm skin usually pairs well with golden, honey, caramel, and copper tones. Neutral skin gives you more room to move. It can work with both ash and warm shades, though neutral shades are often the easiest place to start [3]. If you sit somewhere between two groups, go with the shade family that looks most natural in daylight. Skin helps narrow things down, but your visible hair still needs to blend when you step outside. Choose your tone based on the result you want If brassiness is the problem - that orange or yellow cast that keeps showing up - an ash or ash-neutral shade is usually the best fit. The cool pigments in ash tones are made to offset warmth [4]. If you want a softer, more sun-kissed look, go for a warm blonde, honey, or caramel shade. These tones add brightness and a natural-looking glow. If your goal is easy everyday blending and you want the piece to disappear into your hair, a neutral shade is the safest place to begin. The same idea applies across every Silkara piece. Match toppers to the crown, extensions to the mid-lengths and ends, ponytails and buns to gathered lengths, and fringes to the hair that frames your face. That leaves you with three tone families to narrow down: ash, neutral, or warm. Use these clues to narrow the shade family before checking the detailed shade guide below. How to avoid undertone mismatches when choosing a Silkara Hair shade Once you know your undertone, use the shade name as your first filter. It gives you a fast clue about which colour family you're looking at. Ash, Silver, and Smoky usually point to cool tones Gold, Honey, Copper, and Caramel lean warm Beige, Natural, and Creamy tend to sit in the middle Start there, then check the reflect in natural light. That second step matters. A shade name can steer you in the right direction, but daylight tells you how the colour actually reads. Photos only help when they're taken in natural light. Compare the product images with photos of your own dry hair in soft daylight. Indoor lighting can throw everything off and make a shade look warmer, cooler, or darker than it is. One mistake catches people all the time: matching to the roots. For toppers and extensions, match to your mid-lengths and ends, not your roots [1]. Comparison table: ash vs neutral vs warm If you want a quick sense-check, this guide makes it easier to spot the difference between ash, neutral, and warm shades. Undertone Family Common Shade Names Best for Visual Effect Use when Ash (Cool) Ash Blonde, Silver, Smoky Brown, Mushroom Cool (pink/blue hues) Matte, smoky, sleek; absorbs light Neutralising brassy, orange, or red tones Neutral Beige, Creamy Blonde, Natural Brown, Champagne Neutral (mix of tones) Soft, balanced, natural-looking Shades read too yellow or too grey Warm Golden, Honey, Caramel, Copper, Chestnut Warm (yellow/peach hues) Bright, rich, light-reflecting Adding vibrancy to dull or flat-looking hair Problem-solution table for toppers, fringes and extensions If your shade still looks a bit off after you've made a pick, don't panic. Usually, it's an undertone issue, and the next move is pretty clear once you know what you're seeing. Silkara Hair also offers a free photo-based colour match service. Email your photos to info@silkarahair.com, and you can expect a response within 12–24 hours [2]. Mismatch Issue Likely Undertone Cause Move to Silkara Support Tool Extensions look orange or brassy against natural hair Extension is too warm Warm to Neutral or Neutral to Ash Free photo-based colour match (12–24hr response) Topper looks grey, muddy, or greenish Extension is too ashy for your natural hair Ash to Neutral or Neutral to Warm AI virtual try-on on selected products Extensions look too yellow or artificial Extension shade is too golden Warm to Neutral Detailed product imagery in natural light settings Piece matches at the scalp but stands out lower down Matched to roots instead of mid-lengths and ends Match to ends for a seamless blend Expert email consultation with full-length photos Conclusion: How to choose the right undertone with confidence If you're still deciding between ash, neutral and warm, use this final check. Check your hair in indirect natural daylight near a window. Pay attention to the undertone you can see. Smoky, grey or icy reflects usually point to ash. Gold, copper or bronze usually points to warm. If the sheen looks balanced without leaning too cool or too golden, it will often read as neutral. Cross-check against your skin. If your veins look blue or purple, a cool shade will often blend best. If they lean green, a warm shade is often the better match. If you can see both, neutral is usually the easiest place to start. If you're still unsure, don't guess. Send two clear photos in natural light to info@silkarahair.com for shade guidance within 12–24 hours [2]. The right undertone is what helps the blend look effortless. That's the detail that makes a topper, fringe or extension disappear into your own hair. FAQs What if my hair looks ash in one light and warm in another? If your hair looks ashy in some lighting and warm in others, you likely have neutral undertones. In plain terms, your hair sits somewhere in the middle, with a mix of warm and cool pigment. That’s why it can seem to change from one light source to the next. For the clearest read on your natural colour, check it outside in natural daylight. Indoor lighting can throw things off and make your tone look different from what it is. Should I match my topper to my roots or my ends? Match your topper to your hair’s mid-lengths and ends, not the roots. Your roots are often darker because of natural regrowth, while the mid-lengths and ends show the colour people actually see. Check the shade in natural daylight so you can spot the true undertones. Indoor lighting can throw the colour off and make it look different from what it is. Can I wear a neutral shade if my skin undertone is warm? Yes. Neutral shades can work well with warm skin undertones because they sit between warm and cool tones. That makes them a flexible pick. Warm undertones often look great with golden or honey shades. But a neutral shade can still give you a soft, natural-looking finish without turning too brassy or too ashy. Related Blog Posts Why Doesn’t My Colour Match Exactly? 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Most colour match problems start with the photo, not the hair. If I want the closest match for hair extensions, I need to send clear, unedited photos in soft daylight, with my hair dry, down, and shown from more than one angle. Here’s the short version: Use soft daylight near a window or in open shade Avoid direct sun, flash, backlighting, and warm indoor lights Keep hair dry and product-free Wear neutral clothing and stand in front of a plain background Use normal camera mode only with no filters or edits Send front, both sides, back, and close-up shots Show the mid-lengths and ends, because that’s where the blend usually matters most —especially when fitting halo hair extensions or clip-ins. A phone is enough. In fact, with today’s cameras, most people already have what they need. The main thing is setup. Even a small lighting shift can change how blonde, brunette, grey, or balayage tones look on screen. That matters because hair can show more than one tone at once from root to end. If I’ve had highlights, old colour, or balayage, I should say so when I send the photos. That gives the team a better view of what needs to match first. So if I want a closer colour match, I should keep it simple: good light, no edits, dry hair, plain background, and all the key angles. How to Take the Perfect Hair Colour Match Photo How to choose lighting that shows your real hair colour For the most accurate colour-matching photos, use soft, indirect daylight. Once your lighting is right, you’ve got a much better shot at showing your hair’s true tone. Use soft daylight near a window or in open shade The most reliable setup is indirect natural daylight. If you’re indoors, stand facing a window so the light falls across the front of your hair. If you’re outside, look for open shade, like under a covered area or next to a building, where the light is bright but diffused. Both setups help your hair appear in soft, even light. That makes it easier to see its true depth and undertone without colour distortion. Face the light source so your hair is lit evenly from root to tip. This helps show the mid-lengths and ends clearly for colour matching. Avoid direct sun, backlighting and yellow indoor lights Direct midday sun is harsh. It can blow out highlights, create heavy shadows, and make hair look lighter or warmer than it is. Standing with a window behind you causes the opposite issue. Your hair drops into shadow and can look darker or harder to judge. Warm indoor lights can also add an orange or golden cast that isn’t there in person, which makes colour matching less reliable. With lighting sorted, move on to hair, clothing and background. sbb-itb-08feb2fHow to prepare your hair, background and phone before taking photos Before you take any photos, set things up properly. That gives the Silkara Hair team a much clearer view of your colour, tone and how the blend should look. Wear your hair down and show its natural texture Make sure your hair is fully dry before you take photos. Wet hair tends to look darker and shinier than it is, which can throw off the colour check straight away [5]. Wear your hair down and brush it through so the full length and natural texture can be seen [1]. The main area to show is the mid-lengths and ends, because that’s where the blend matters most [2][3]. It also helps to skip heavy oils, gels and sprays before taking photos. Those products can make hair look darker or flatter than it looks in person [5]. Use a plain background and neutral clothing Stand in front of a plain white, beige or light grey wall or door. Wear a neutral-coloured top too, so your clothes or background don’t cast extra colour onto your hair [5]. Turn off filters and use standard photo mode Use standard camera mode only. Portrait mode, beauty modes and auto colour correction can blur edges, smooth texture and shift undertones [3][5]. Leave brightness, saturation, contrast and exposure alone as well. Even small edits can make it harder to judge your real shade. A light crop or straightening the image is fine. Once everything is set up, move on to the front, side and back shots next. The key angles to photograph for colour matching Once your lighting and prep are done, take photos from the front, both sides, the back, and a few close-ups. Those angles give the clearest view of your colour and make matching much easier. Angle What to show Useful for Front Roots, hairline and face-framing layers Clip-in bangs, fringes, halos and clip-ins Side (left & right) Light reflection, highlights, lowlights and mid-length blend points Halos, clip-in sets and tape-ins Back Full length, overall colour consistency and natural density Ponytail extensions, halos and full-head clip-in sets Close-up (crown/part line) Root colour, part width and thinning areas Human hair toppers and thinning hair solutions Close-up (ends) Exact tip shade and colour fade Clip-in extensions, halos and ponytail extensions Front, left and right photos for shade and face-framing blend For the front photo, face the camera with your hair down. This shot shows your roots, hairline, and how the colour sits around your face [4]. Then take a photo of each side. Left and right matter because hair doesn’t always reflect light the same way on both sides. One side might show highlights, lowlights, or blend lines that barely show in the front shot [4][3]. Back photo for full length, density and blending area Take one back photo that shows your hair from root to tip. This makes it easier to see density through the length, along with any fade or shift in colour toward the ends [1][4]. Close-up photos of the crown, part line, hairline or ends Close-ups help fill in the small details that wider shots can miss. For a human hair topper, a top-down photo of your natural part helps show part width and root depth [4][5]. If you have regrowth, grey strands, or balayage, take a close-up of the transition zone too. That gives a clearer view of how the tones change through the hair [4]. For clip-in bangs or fringes, move the hair back a little so your natural hairline is visible, along with any grey regrowth that needs to blend in [4]. Before sending the photos, check the common photo mistakes below. Common photo mistakes and how to fix them before you send Before you send your photos, give them a quick check. A few small issues can make it harder to assess your hair colour properly. Common mistake Quick fix Harsh sunlight or shadows Move to soft, indirect daylight near a window or in open shade. Yellow or warm indoor lights Turn off indoor lights and use natural daylight instead. Hair tied up in a bun or ponytail Wear your hair down from root to tip. Filters, flash or HDR settings Use standard photo mode with no filters or flash. Only sending one angle Send front, back and side photos, plus close-ups. Dark or busy clothing Wear neutral-coloured clothing against a plain background. If you’ve had any colour work done before, mention it when you send your photos. That includes old colour, highlights, or balayage. This matters because the mid-lengths and ends should be matched first. Roots are usually darker, so they’re not the best place to start. Send clear, unedited photos in natural light, with your hair down and from a few angles. FAQs What if I can only take photos indoors? If you can only take photos indoors, stand about 30 to 60 centimetres from a window with soft, indirect natural daylight. Switch off artificial lights, including overhead lights and lamps, because they can add blue or yellow tones and throw off how your hair colour looks. Skip direct sunlight too. It can wash out the photo or create harsh shadows. This helps the Silkara Hair team see your hair’s true tones more clearly. Should I mention highlights or old colour? Yes. Please mention if your hair has highlights, lowlights, or if you’re transitioning from an old colour. That gives the Silkara Hair team a better sense of your current shade, because hair is rarely just one flat colour. For the best match, make sure your photos are clear, taken in natural light, and show your hair worn down from root to tip so those differences are easy to see. Which part of my hair matters most to match? For the most natural blend, match the mid-lengths and ends of your hair instead of your roots. Roots are often darker because of new growth and less sun exposure. The ends, on the other hand, are usually the most visible spot where extensions or toppers need to blend in. If you usually wear your hair up, like in a ponytail, matching closer to your roots can work better. Otherwise, matching the mid-lengths usually gives the smoothest transition. Related Blog PostsWhy Doesn’t My Colour Match Exactly?
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If your topper or extensions look right in one light and off in another, that’s normal. Hair colour shifts under different lighting, phone cameras can skew tone, and your roots, mid-lengths, and ends often aren’t the same shade anyway. Here’s the short answer: Check colour in soft daylight near a window Match your mid-lengths and ends, not just roots Focus on undertone as much as depth Expect a close blend, not a perfect swatch copy Multi-tonal shades often hide small differences better than flat shades A 1-shade difference can look minor once the piece is worn and styled, but the wrong undertone can stand out straight away. That’s why I’d judge colour on your visible lengths in natural light, with clean, dry hair and no flash photos. Check Higher risk of mismatch Lower risk of mismatch Lighting Warm indoor bulbs, bathroom lights, direct sun Soft, indirect daylight Match point Roots or regrowth only Mid-lengths and ends Shade type Flat single tone Multi-tonal shade Photo method Flash, filters, auto-edited images Clear daylight photos If I keep those four checks in mind, choosing a shade gets much less frustrating. What causes a visible colour mismatch Hair Colour Matching: High vs Low Mismatch Risk Factors A visible colour mismatch usually comes down to three things: lighting, natural variation, and the difference between flat colour and dimensional colour. How indoor light, outdoor light and phone cameras affect colour The light you use to check a shade changes what you see. Warm yellow bulbs, which are common in living rooms and bedrooms, can make hair look more golden or red. Cool bathroom lighting or fluorescent light can make it look ashier or flatter. Natural indirect daylight is the best way to see the colour as it is. A simple way to do that is to stand near a window, with no direct sun hitting your hair. Phone photos make things even trickier. Auto white balance, HDR settings, and exposure changes can all shift how colour looks in an image. The colour itself hasn't changed - the camera has. That's why shade checks should be done in neutral daylight, not based only on indoor lighting or a phone photo. Why roots, mid-lengths and ends rarely match each other Hair usually isn't one even shade from top to bottom. Roots are often darker, while mid-lengths and ends tend to be lighter from sun, colour, or regrowth. That matters because a topper sits beside your mid-lengths and ends, not just your roots. If you match it to the regrowth at the roots, it can end up looking too dark or a bit separate from the rest of your hair. For a better blend, match the visible length of your hair rather than focusing only on the roots. Flat colour versus multi-tonal hair Most natural hair isn't one flat shade. It has tonal shifts throughout, which is why it tends to look softer and more natural. A flat hairpiece can sit next to that variation and look like one solid block of colour, even when the depth level is close. In a lot of cases, the issue isn't the wrong depth level. It's the lack of tonal variation. Dimensional colour tends to hide small shade gaps better because it reflects the movement and depth you usually see in natural hair. Once you know if your hair looks flat or dimensional, it's much easier to judge the shade properly. sbb-itb-08feb2fHow to check your true colour before choosing a shade Once you know how light shifts colour, use this simple at-home check to narrow down the right shade for toppers and extensions. Assess your hair in natural, indirect daylight Check your hair near a window in soft, indirect daylight. Wear it down, clean, and fully dry. If you take a photo, skip filters and flash. Take a clear photo in natural light from the front and back so you can record your true colour. Match the mid-lengths and ends first After checking your hair in daylight, match the area where the piece will sit: the mid-lengths and ends. This matters even more if your colour has faded, if you have balayage, or if you’re blending grey. In those cases, a piece that matches the mid-lengths will usually blend in more smoothly. If you’re stuck between two shades, go with the slightly lighter one. A lighter piece is often easier to blend than a darker one. Quick colour-check comparison table Use this guide to compare your options. What you're comparing Higher mismatch risk Better for blending Lighting Warm indoor light or direct sun Soft daylight near a window Area to match Darkest roots or regrowth Mid-lengths and ends where the piece sits Colour type Single-tone shade Multi-tonal shade Why dimensional shades usually blend better How highlights, lowlights and tonal variation soften a mismatch That variation is a big reason a dimensional shade often blends better than a single flat colour. Natural hair already has depth built in. A dimensional shade mirrors those shifts in tone, so it tends to sit more quietly next to highlighted, balayaged or sun-faded hair. Because dimensional shades use more than one tone, they usually work better with hair that already has variation. By contrast, a flat colour can look more flat in bright light, even when the depth level is close. When a slight mismatch still looks natural once worn A small shade gap often looks softer once the piece is worn. After it’s on, movement helps blur small differences, which makes them less obvious. Undertone matters a lot here. Getting the undertone right - warm, cool or neutral - is often more important than matching the depth exactly. If the piece shares your hair’s undertone, it’s more likely to blend quietly into the full look. If the undertone is off, you can end up with a visible seam. The goal is blend, not an exact swatch match. How to improve blending and choose with confidence Style the piece with your own hair for a softer blend Once you've found the closest shade, the styling does a lot of the heavy lifting. Wear the piece with your usual parting, then blend your own hair through it. Curl or wave both together so the textures sit as one, not two separate layers. That small step can make a big difference. If the finish still looks a little off, compare your photos with a shade match. Sometimes the issue isn't the colour itself, but how the hair is sitting. If the length is slightly out, a stylist can do a dry cut or add light layers after the piece is fitted. This helps soften any visible step where your hair meets the piece, so it falls in a more natural way. Use Silkara Hair colour support before you buy If you're stuck between shades, use Silkara Hair's colour support before ordering. Send two clear photos - one from the front and one from the back - to info@silkarahair.com. Take the photos in natural, indirect daylight near a window, with your hair down and dry so the full length can be seen. It also helps to include the product type you're looking at, such as a ponytail, halo or clip-in. Silkara Hair usually replies with a shade recommendation within 12–24 hours [1]. Conclusion: Aim for blend, not exact sameness Hair colour changes under different lighting, and your roots, mid-lengths and ends often don't match perfectly anyway. So chasing an exact copy of your hair colour usually isn't realistic - and you don't need it to be. In most cases, a dimensional shade with the same undertone as your hair, and one that sits close to your mid-lengths and ends, will blend better than a flat shade picked just to match a swatch. Aim for a close undertone match, choose the shade that works with your mid-lengths and ends, and let styling handle the rest. FAQs How do I know my hair undertone? Check your hair in natural sunlight and look for the secondary tones under the main colour. Warm undertones tend to show golden, copper, amber, or red notes. Cool undertones usually look more ash, grey, silver, or violet. If your hair doesn’t lean clearly either way, it’s likely neutral. You can also check your wrist veins. Green often points to warm undertones, while blue or purple usually suggests cool. If both gold and silver jewellery look good on you, your undertone is likely neutral. Should I match faded ends or fresh colour? Match your extensions or topper to your mid-lengths and ends, not your roots. Your roots are often darker because of new growth, but the mid-lengths and ends are the parts that need to blend. Hair colour tends to shift and fade over time, so matching the ends usually gives you a smoother, more natural look. Multi-tonal shades often work best because they blend in with the variation already in your hair. Can a stylist adjust the piece colour? Yes, a professional stylist can adjust the colour of human hair pieces, including 100% Remy human hair extensions or toppers. That said, human hair pieces don’t always react to colour the same way as hair growing from your scalp. So it’s best to book with a stylist who has experience working with alternative hair. If you’re having trouble finding the right match, go a little lighter if you can. That’s usually the safer option. It’s much easier to darken a piece or add lowlights than it is to lighten one that’s already too dark. 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