Today's FMF is so apt for one huge thing I got for myself this week: a new hair color. I'll reveal that, but for now check out this question by Kathy Dy:
Hi Ms. Martha,
 
I’ve been reading your blog post for a year already and I must say that I love your reviews!
 
My question for you is: What shade of Brown should I use to dye my hair? It’s my first time to have a dye job and I am afraid the shade will not suit me. I am a chinita with fair skin.
 
Hope you answer my question.
 
Thank you!
 
Kat



Hi Kathy!

Glad you love my blog! :D

For your question, I don't know if I'm the best person to ask since I'm not a chinita, but here goes. 

Your new hair dye should depend on your skin tone and eye color-this is the standard rule. If you have fair skin, go for lighter colors and if you have warm skin, go for darker colors-same principles apply to eye colors. Times have changed, however, and people are becoming more adventurous now with their locks: You can now go blonde, black, blue, purple, and even gray for your hair color. I guess the rule now is if you can pull it off and have the guts for it, wear it!

For the majority though, brown is still the go- to hair dye. It's a universally- flattering shade and makes everyone look practically young so great choice for your first hair dye. ;) Below is a list of 5 hair colors that I think will look great on chinitas-I included non-brown options too for variety. Enjoy! Click READ MORE for the list.


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1. Soft Black

- Black hair and porcelain skin-a classic combination that never gets old. The great thing is Asians are blessed with naturally dark hair. If you find your hair too dark though, you can switch to a lighter color in the meantime and opt for a soft black shade the next time around.

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2. Black Brown

- Depending on your features, Black hair can oftentimes make you look old or too serious. If you want to sport dark hair sans the old, serious look, a Black Brown shade is your best bet.

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3. Dark Brown with Red Undertones

- A darker shade of Brown with slight Red undertones will awaken your skin tone.

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4. Light Brown with Honey Undertones

-Light brown will make you look always young and fresh while the honey undertones will give your skin tone a glowing appeal.

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5. Copper Brown

- Care to break some rules? Go for Copper. Copper's Red-Brown shade mix will give you that unique touch, but won't drown out your skin tone.

Hope you liked the list! :)

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