People with pale skin and black hair are widely admired, and often considered attractive and unique. This combination should be celebrated and taken full advantage of.
Warm skin tones should opt for darker tones like rich espresso and burgundy when choosing black hues, rather than light gray or jet black, which could wash out their complexion and diminish their natural glow.
Lighten the Look of Your Skin
People with pale skin and black hair are seen as exotic due to the stark contrast between their colors. Men are drawn to women who feature this skin tone combination. Finding the ideal shade of black for this look is vital in making this style work; light gray may wash you out, while medium or even jet-black shades can work beautifully with your complexion. You could also experiment with rich espresso or even burgundy hair color options!
Blue-black hues or subtle hints of blue are best suited to your complexion for cool undertones. Conversely, warm-toned individuals might benefit from choosing earthy brown shades or golden blonde colors instead.
Avoid dark purple and red colors as they can give an overly Gothic appearance. If you wish to wear these hues, pair them with bright accessories or a white blouse to prevent looking too dramatic and still appear beautiful.
Warm Up Your Cheekbones
People with pale skin and black hair possess an eye-catching, striking combination. Unfortunately, those with this combination often have sensitive skin that burns quickly when exposed to sunlight; to safeguard this delicate tissue, they must take great care to shield it from exposure while finding makeup to complement their beauty.
Other hair colors that complement pale skin well include white, platinum blonde, silver, and ashy shades; this help neutralize its hue to make pale skin more noticeable and attractive. A light gray shade will enhance cool complexions; for warm complexions with warm undertones, a rich brown with cool undertones will provide a creamy glow (think Miranda Kerr).
If you prefer darker tones, consider applying rich espresso or burgundy hues to your cheekbones for added depth and emphasis on your eyes. A light contour product can also help define and sculpt them for additional definition.
Brighten Up Your Eyes
Black hair on pale skin can sometimes give an intimidating Gothic appearance, so to counter this, you can opt for lighter makeup and lip colors – try a light pink or red lipstick and bronzer to define natural contours on your face and brighten up your appearance.
Add depth to your eyes by applying a dark plum shade or burgundy hue in the inner crease of your lid, then blending upwards for a cat-eye effect. Choose a peach or coral-toned blush that matches your skin tone to avoid looking like Morticia Addams.
Trying on different shades of gold, yellow and earth-tone papers to see which complement your complexion best can help determine the ideal shade of makeup to wear; if these appear pleasing to the eye, this indicates warm skin tones, while any hues of blue that look great suggest cool-toned skin tones.
Darken Your Lips
Lip pigmentation can have an immediate impact on your overall appearance. This is because lip color varies based on natural skin tone; thus, it differs for each person. Luckily, there are various methods available for lightening lips.
Discoloration on lips is usually due to smoking, excessive lip licking, medical conditions like Laugier-Hunziker syndrome and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, and certain medications, which may further darken them.
Beverages such as water and lip balm with SPF can help your lips remain hydrated, thus preventing darkening. Natural lip colors with tint but less pigment will also work; try peach tones or lighter nude shades for more subtle looks as opposed to darker red or brown shades that might appear too stark on pale skin. Moreover, fragranced lipsticks may contain sensitive elements or chemicals on your skin and could trigger allergic reactions.
