As Asians, it can get boring to have the same black hair as everybody else. And while black hair is the most natural-looking, why not switch it up to something more fun? When dying your hair a new colour, it’s important to consider your skin tone. This is because the wrong hair colour can make you look washed out and diminish your features. A good hair colour will bring out the brightness in your skin, accentuate your facial features, and bring life into your hair!Now the big question is, what are the hair colours that are suitable for Asian skin tones? Better yet, what are the trendiest hair colours for asian skin tones in 2023?

Before we delve into hair colours, let’s talk about skin tones. As humans, we come in all kinds of tones. The major thing to consider when dying your hair however, is the undertone of your skin. The undertone refers to the hue that’s underneath the skin, and you can find out the ideal colour palette for a lot of things using your undertone. It’s useful to find out if you’re better suited for gold or silver jewellery, the colour of makeup and clothes that you should wear, and of course, the hair colour that would best suit your skin tone.

There are three kinds of undertones; cool, warm, and neutral. Here’s an easy way to find out what undertone you have; just look at the colours of your veins on your wrist under natural lighting! If you have blue or purple veins, then you most likely have a cool undertone. On the other hand, if you have green veins, then you probably have a warm undertone. If you’re unsure or if you have both blue-ish and green veins, then you most likely have a neutral undertone.

OK! Now that we’ve learnt all about undertones, let’s look at the trendiest hair colours in 2023 for Asian skin tones, whether you’re fair skinned or dark skinned!

Trendiest Hair Colours for Asian Skin Tones

1. Cherry Cola

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That middle colour in between dark red and deep brown has a fancy name – cherry cola. And while it has a super cute name, we think it’s an even cuter shade that’s actually perfect for all skin tones, especially Asian tones. Imagine having rich brown tresses coated in a shiny red gloss – that’s cherry cola hair. Perfect for those wanting to subtly switch things up without fully committing to a huge hair change, this is one of the trendiest hair colours for 2023.

2. Apricot

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Remember the rose gold trend from a few years ago? Well, we like to think of apricot as rose gold’s hotter, younger sister. This colour will no doubt make you stand out in the crowd, but in the best possible way. It’s an exciting, fresh colour that will bring out the golden hues of Asian skin tones. However, pink, orange, and red colours tend to wash out the fastest so keep that in mind. On the bright side of this is that you get to change to a new colour really soon after! So whether you’re indecisive or a colour chameleon, apricot should definitely be on your watch list.

3. Honey Beige

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If you’re wondering why this colour looks familiar to you, it’s probably because honey beige is the latest shade that Taylor Swift has been rocking. A cross between dark blonde and light brown, this shade of bronde will no doubt be perfect for Asian skin tones. For a more subtle, in-grown look, why not try this colour on your lengths and blend it into your roots? That way, maintenance will be a lot easier on you (and your wallet!), and you wouldn’t have to worry about dark contrast between your ends and your roots.

4. Black Blue

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We especially love black blue hair on skin tones with neutral and cool undertones, whether you’re fair or deeper toned. At first glance, it might look like you have black hair, but one hair flip and the secret is out. This is one of the trendiest hair colours if you’re looking for a subtle change, or if you don’t want to attract too much attention. Under the sun, this blue tones will definitely pop. However,it’s definitely still subtle enough to get away with, especially if you work or study at a conservative space.

5. Copper Red

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If you haven’t noticed, copper hair is making a comeback in 2023. One of the latest celebrities to sport copper hair is Phoebe Dynevor, whose fiery tresses are making us want to book an appointment at the salon ASAP. Yellow undertones will benefit from copper colours the most – the red hues will no doubt brighten the skin tone, making you look luminous from within. One of the hair colours that have stayed on trend for the last few years, dark shades of red is here to stay.

6. Barbie Blonde

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We’re calling it now – the new Barbie movie is going to make a lot of people want to dye their hair blonde. However, it might take a while for the hairdresser to get your hair to be blonde, especially if you have virgin hair. We also definitely recommend going more golden if you want to have a go at having Barbie’s iconic locks. Stick to a medium to darker blonde, particularly if you have yellow undertones, but neutral and cool tones can get away with ashier and icier shades of blonde.

7. Chocolate Caramel

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All these food names is making us hungry. Chocolate caramel isn’t a new colour to hit the scene, but it’s definitely a classic. It’s a shade that’s totally universal, and will flatter any kind of skin tone or undertone. Plus, it’s super easy to blend into dark hair, and it doesn’t wash out easily, so maintenance is minimal. For a more modern look, highlight your ends as well as the money piece, and voila, you got yourself one of the trendiest hair colours and looks of 2023. We love this hair colour, especially on tan and deeper tones, and it’s an easy colour for men to wear too!


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