Blue-eyed beauties, listen up! Choosing the perfect hair color isn’t just about following trends – it’s about enhancing your natural features and expressing your personality.
As someone who’s spent years exploring the colorful world of hair dye (and made a few mistakes along the way), I’m here to guide you through the process of finding your perfect match.
Let’s get into the science, art, and pure fun of coloring your hair to complement those beautiful blue peepers!
The Science Behind the Sparkle
First things first: let’s talk color theory.
Blue eyes aren’t just one shade – they can range from icy pale to deep sapphire, with hints of green or gray.
Your perfect hair color depends not just on your eye color, but also on your skin tone and underlying pigments.
Dr. Carla Martinez, a leading colorist and researcher in beauty aesthetics, explains: “The key to making blue eyes pop is creating contrast. Warm tones in hair can make cool blue eyes appear more vibrant, while cool hair tones can intensify deeper blues.”
Finding Your Undertone: The Foundation of Your Color Journey
Before we get into specific colors, let’s determine your skin’s undertone. This crucial step will guide your entire color palette. Here’s a quick test:
- Check your veins: Green veins indicate warm undertones, blue veins suggest cool undertones, and a mix points to neutral.
- Gold vs. Silver: Which jewelry flatters you more? Gold for warm, silver for cool.
- White paper test: Hold a white paper to your face. Does your skin look peachy/golden (warm) or pink/rosy (cool)?
Use this handy checklist to find out which is the hue for you:
What Are The Best Hair Colors for Blue Eyes?
Now you know if you’re warm or cool tones, here are some of the best hair shades you need in your life right now!
COOL COLORS
Ash Blonde.
Cool blonde for ice blue.
Ash is a natural cool blonde color with beautifully blended undertones of blue, purple and silver.
It’s a very light and almost white shade of blonde with distinct grey undertones that make blue eye color really pop.
Ash blonde may seem like a straightforward color, but there are so many ways to style it out.
Whether you want a cool, icy blonde or a warmer, honey-toned hue, there’s an ash blonde shade out there that’s perfect for you.
And don’t be afraid to get creative with it! Balayage, highlights, and lowlights can all add dimension and depth to your ash blonde look.
Plus, with the right styling products and techniques, you can achieve a variety of finishes, from sleek and polished to tousled and effortlessly cool.
Find out more about this on-trend shade in Ash blonde hair | How to get the cool blonde look at home.
Check out some more ash blonde hair color ideas over on our Pinterest board.
Silver grey.
Make your eyes sparkle with silver.
Metallic colors go amazingly with blue as the shiny, shimmery tones reflect and bring out the cool color.
Silver is a great cool tone that can add depth to blonde hair and is one of the best on-trend colors that’s taken the hair world by storm this year.
If you’re darker, you’ll need to pre-lighten your hair before you can go full glistening grey.
Always talk to a hairdresser before you start bleaching you hair to determine if it’s right for you.
Check out Silver Hair | How to get the gorgeous grey look at home.
Check out some silver hair ideas over on our Pinterest board.
Ash brown.
Soft hues for framing those blues.
Ash Brown is a soft cool, multidimensional color that is always on-trend.
It’s s a mixture of light and dark colors. It’s more on the cool side, so it’s better for people with fair skin tones. Mushroom brown is also so on-trend right now as a warmer variation.
It’s a perfect color base for blonde and brown hair balayage and highlights which look awesome framing and highlighting those blue eyes.
It gives the best results over pre-lightened, blonde or light brown hair to achieve the ashy brown effect.
Find out if ash brown’s for you at Ash brown hair | How to get the cool brown look at home.
Check out some more ash brown hair color ideas over on our Pinterest board.
Metallic blue.
Cool blue vibes.
Keeping with metallics brings us to cool metallic blue.
This is the best hair color for accentuating them to the max!
Metallic blue hair color can be a great way to stand out and look amazing.
It doesn’t have to be bright, either! There are various shades of metallic blue that you can try, so find one that fits your personality best.
Blue hair is a a color that takes commitment. Once it’s in your hair, it’s really hard to get rid of, so you need to be sure it’s right for you.
Read more about it at Blue hair | How to get the statement look at home.
Check out some metallic blue hair color ideas over on our Pinterest board.
WARM COLORS
Copper red.
Shimmer and shine with copper.
Copper hair color is a lovely shade, but just like the metal it’s named after, copper hair can be unpredictable.
It tends to turn orange as time goes on and fade out of its original reddish-brown hue. A good blue shampoo can keep copper tones in check.
Copper hair really sets off blue accents well. The warm, red, gold and tones create a heady mix of brightness.
Copper really shines on people with warm skin and light eyes. The color tends to be vivid and bright, but can appear dark as well.
Dive into this gorgeous color at Copper hair | How to get the beautiful bronze look at home.
Check out the latest copper hair color ideas on our Pinterest board.
Chocolate Brown.
The sweetest color.
Chocolate brown hair is simply a medium-dark shade of brown.
It’s not too dark to be black, but it’s darker than red or golden-brown shades like chestnut or cinnamon brown.
We heart chocolate brown as an on-trend hair color as it can make your hair appear fuller, thicker and doesn’t appear orangey when it starts to wash out.
It’s stunning alongside blue eyes as the contrast makes both your eye and hair color shine. Dark brown hair colors like espresso browns work gorgeously with dark skin tone (and brown eyes too).
It’s one of the best rich darker hair colors for blue-eyed brunettes.
Check out this sumptuous color at Chocolate Brown Hair | How to get the luxurious look at home.
Feast your eyes on the latest chocolate brown hair color looks over on our Pinterest board.
Strawberry blonde.
Rosy gold glints bring blue to life.
A shade lighter on the red hair spectrum is strawberry blonde.
Strawberry blonde hair color is a lovely mix between red and blonde. It’s golden red undertones are really unique, and it looks great with cool or warm skin tones.
This is one of the best chair colors for blue eyes as it’s a subtle, golden-red that really brings out that piercing blue.
Rose gold is a variation of strawberry blonde which also works really well for cool skin tones and is hot hair trend this year.
Warm it up with honey blonde and warm, golden blonde hair colors will also look fabulous on you.
Find out more about this soft blonde shade at Strawberry Blonde | How to get the tasty look at home.
Check out the latest strawberry blonde looks over on our Pinterest board.
Blonde highlights.
Light up your life.
To put it simply, highlights are lighter strands of hair.
They’re an awesome way to get a color change and get the sun-kissed look without getting your whole head colored.
Blonde highlights are the best color for blue-eyed beauts with fair or olive skin tone as they lift your hair, skin tone and make you look younger and healthier with their summery blonde vibes.
Highlighting hair is really an art and is best left to the professionals to get it right.
But if you’re feeling confident, you’ll need to get yourself a highlighting kit for hair highlights and choose from a range of hair lightener kits you can use at home.
You can read more about it at Blonde highlights | How to nail the lighter look at home.
Check out babylights, half head highlights and balayage highlights looks over on our Pinterest board.
Take the quiz!
If you’re still unsure, you can take our quick quiz to find out what hair colors will suit you!
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Best hair colors for blue eyes FAQs
What hair colors make blue eyes pop?
If you’re looking to make your blue eyes pop, experimenting with hair color can be a game-changer.
There are a few shades that work wonders – consider honey blonde, caramel brown, and mahogany red.
These colors create the perfect contrast with blue eyes and make them sparkle.
To really step it up a notch, you can go for balayage or ombre hair techniques to add more dimension and depth to your hair.
And for the daring souls out there, a bold black or mysterious purple can create a stunning contrast that will turn heads.
What is the prettiest hair color for blue eyes?
When it comes to finding the perfect hair color to complement your blue eyes, there’s really no one-size-fits-all answer.
After all, just like hair colors, different shades of blue eyes come in different depths and hues. So it all depends on the individual and what gets your heart singing.
Warm hair colors like golden blondes, golden browns, honey browns, and fiery reds tend to enhance blue eyes, while cool shades like ash blondes and ashy browns can sometimes make them look a bit washed out.
Of course, there’s always room for experimentation and personal preference, so don’t be afraid to take a risk and try something new.
After all, the most beautiful hair color is the one that makes you feel the most confident and radiant! High five that.
What color brings out blue eyes?
If we had to choose, we’d say that blonde hair is a versatile, classic choice that never goes out of style.
You can find shades of blonde to match lighter or darker skin tones. It highlights the blue in your eyes, making them even more striking.
But don’t forget about shades of red, which can create a beautiful contrast against blue eyes. And who doesn’t love a good balayage or ombre?
By combining different shades and creating dimension, you can create the perfect look for you.
So don’t stress too much about finding the “right” hair color – with blue eyes, the possibilities are endless.
What hair color is best for blue eyes and cool skin?
If you’re lucky enough to have a cool skin tone, there are endless possibilities for enhancing your natural blue eyes.
You could go for a striking platinum blonde, or a more subtle ash blonde with cool undertones.
Even a bold and fiery red hair color can look amazing with blue eyes and cool skin – as long as it has blue or purple undertones.
And if you’re feeling daring, why not try a trendy silver or grey? This unconventional on-trade shade is both edgy and elegant, and it complements blue eyes like nobody’s business.
So whether you’re looking for a dramatic change or a subtle upgrade, embrace your blue-eyed beauty and play around with different shades until you find the right hue for you.
What are the best unnatural hair colors for blue eyes?
There are some amazing unnatural and alternative hair colors that are sure to make your peepers pop.
For starters, vibrant magentas and purples like lavender and burgundy offer a stunning contrast that turns heads wherever you go.
If you’re feeling adventurous, a bright turquoise or neon green can take your look to the next level. (Pretty high maintenance colors though).
And don’t forget about fiery oranges and yellows, which can add some serious warmth to your complexion. Neon peach and sunflower yellow are our hot faves this year.
No matter what you choose, there’s no denying the power of a daring hair color to make you feel confident and empowered. We agree that life’s too short to stick to the same old boring hair color.
Parting words.
So now you know how to pick a hair color that compliments your eye color.
Don’t forget, you’ll also need to consider the style of cut and texture of your hair, as well as how much time you’re willing to spend on styling it.
No matter what type of blue eyes you have, there’s at least one perfect shade for you out there!
Found your perfect shade? We’d love to see it! Tag us on Instagram @coloredhaircare or Facebook and share your hair dye success stories. Looking for more hair care tips? Check out How to Look After Colored Hair: 11 Expert Secrets For Long-Lasting Color.
Our Research & Review Process
To ensure our recommendations are as comprehensive and reliable as possible, we’ve undertaken an extensive research effort.
We cite scientific evidence and journals, collect real user reviews and gather impartial perspectives from hair stylists, users, and experts in the field.
Additionally, we conduct hands-on testing by using products and applying hair dyes not only on our own locks but also on real human hair extensions and hair pieces of different hair type, textures and lengths.
This rigorous approach allows us to provide you with insights into which products genuinely live up to their promises.
As always – please consult with a professional hair colorist or stylist for advice on how to color your own hair at home. It’s different for everyone!
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