Colors we surround ourselves with play an intricate part in our confidence, which precludes our happiness. Whether choosing hair color or garment colors, skin tone and personality are the two major considerations before any choices are selected.
The theory of color is based on individual skin tone. Warm toned or cool toned, with the rare individual being both like a chameleon. A simple way to test which one you are is to hold a piece of gold cloth then a silver piece. With one your skin will radiate. The other will make you look sallow. Gold is warm; silver is cool. An alternative is to try an orange-red and blue-red fabric. Neutrals in clothing (black, gray, brown and taupe) work for everyone.
Once you have discovered your tone, look at the color wheel. Cool colors are in the blue, green, and purple hues. Warm colors are in the yellow, orange and red hues. Typically these families fall in the opposing family if the underlying base is from that color family. An example would be a red-blue tone like magenta.
You’ll feel much more confident in colors that compliment your skin tone. Personality is key in your color choices. If a vivacious outgoing warm skin toned individual wears a subdued color — for example a flat brown hair color or a muted powdery pink blouse — this will be a confidence killer. But, a flattering sun kissed, golden brown hair color with a hot pink garment will radiate confidence. Eva Longoria Parker is a great example.
