
How to Know if You Have a Cool Skin Tone
- Your veins appear blue or purple (rather than green)
- Silver jewelry looks better on you than gold
- You burn easily in the sun
- Pink or blue-based foundations match your skin better
- You look best in jewel tones and pure whites
Best Hair Colors for Cool Skin Tones in 2025
1. Platinum and Ash Blonde

2. Cool Browns
- Mushroom brown

- Ash brown

- Cool chocolate

- Smoky brunette

3. Trending Fantasy Colors
- Arctic blue
- Cool lavender
- Silvery sage
- Metallic rose

4. Rich Black Shades
- Blue-black
- Twilight black
- Cool onyx

Color Combinations and Techniques
- Cool-Toned Balayage: Using ashy and platinum shades for a natural gradient effect
- Frost Lighting: A new technique that creates subtle, cool-toned dimension
Maintenance Tips for Cool-Toned Hair Colors
- Use purple or blue shampoo with new-generation color-preserving molecules
- Apply weekly color-depositing masks
- Protect your hair with heat-activated cool-tone boosters
- Schedule regular toning sessions every 4-6 weeks
Resources
Related seasonal color guides
- Summer Family:
- Autumn Family:
- Winter Family:

Article by
Natalie Bolonina
Graduated from the ESSEC Business School, Natalie is a marketing expert specializing in beauty tech.
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