6 Hair Colors That Will Make You Look Younger (If That’s Your Jam)

We don’t believe that “anti-aging” should be the goal, but we do understand and appreciate the desire to keep your look as fresh as possible. It’s amazing what the right tones and techniques can do to bring out brightness in your overall look. If you’re looking for haircolor that will shave a couple years off or refresh your look, these are just the ticket.

Balayage

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Balayage is placed in such a way that it will light up and contour the features and flatter your skin tone. Balayage is also great for gray hair!

 

Warm Honey

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Lighter hair can make you look younger, as long as you use the right tones. Add some warmth with golden highlights and go for shades like honey to give your complexion a healthy, youthful glow!

 

Soft Black

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If you aren’t keen on light hair and want to stay true to the dark side, try a soft black tone for a youthful look. Harsher black tones can bring out a lot of contrast and wash you out. Soft black can help skin look smoother and therefore more youthful.

 

Copper Penny

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Copper is a surprisingly universally flattering hair color for all skin tones. Try to not go too dark or too red and stick with soft auburn and golden tones. The result is glossy, healthy hair!

“Lived-In” Blonde

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My grandma texted me just the other day and asked, “What’s with what I’m seeing with all these dark hair roots? A new trend?” Yes, yes grandma, it is. Having a “lived-in” look not only make for lower maintenance color, but also allows you to focus the brightness around your face. Putting highlights and lighter tones around the frame of your face gives you a softer, younger appearance.

 

Tortoiseshell

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If you aren’t sold on soft black or a balayage for your dark hair, tortoiseshell is a great option. This multi-dimensional color blends chocolate brown, warm gold and caramel tones for depth and richness that gives you a soft and subtle look at any age.

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Author: Samantha Welker

Samantha Welker is the business manager at Glitter Guide. She has an Master's in Corporate Finance & Sustainability from Harvard Business School but prefers working in the creative industry. She also hosts a weekly business podcast for creative women called Pretty Okay Podcast. She loves spending time with her husband and her son, Rocky, in sunny San Diego. Follow along on Instagram