One of the biggest shocks after getting a new hair colour was adapting my makeup routine and go-to makeup shades. I naturally gravitate toward copper-, bronze-, and orange-hued makeup (especially on my eyes), and after my colour transformation, I had a hard time using these shades. I asked pleaded with my two favourite makeup artists to impart their wisdom.
When creating a look, makeup artist Amanda Bell considers how the shades she's using will work with both the person's hair colour and the undertones of their skin. For copper hair colour, Bell suggests eye shadows in shades like mink, taupe, stone, emerald, aubergine, teal, midnight blue, and apricot. "Copper hair doesn't mean you have to stick to banal shades," she says. "Pewter and khaki metallic eyeliners look phenomenal with copper hair and create beautiful dimension."
Bell says start with lipstick, then add your blush. That way, you can ensure your blush isn't too overpowering, and she suggested experimenting with creams, gels, and tints for a sheerer coverage.
Lastly, consider your eyebrows. Your colourist may suggest dyeing your brows to more closely match your new hue (do NOT try this at home), or, you may just need to tweak the shades of your brow products, which is what I chose to do. I've been using two brow shades. Sigma Color and Shape Brow Powder in medium (£15) followed by a light brush through of Benefit Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil (£21.50) in warm Auburn, creating a less harsh finish.
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