How To Choose the Best Hair Color for Your Age (with Wigs!)

The most wonderful aspect of wearing wigs is the freedom and ability to change your entire persona in a matter of seconds. Trends are changing so rapidly these days, but maybe you are letting your hair pay the price of trying to keep up. You spend hundreds of dollars fighting the inevitable battle of age and the integrity of your hair is suffering. Well there is good news today ladies! Having a selection of synthetic wigs to throw on and face the day will save you the stress and frustration of damaging your hair.

Finding the right color for your age
Finding an age appropriate color can be difficult. You want to look younger but you don't want to look like you're trying too hard. What's the balance the between the two? The key to making any hair color look natural is the contrast between your hair and your complexion. Any hair color that goes with your skin tone will look natural.

Women 40-50
Maybe you have already started to gray a little, or your hair is thinning, but you still have most of your natural color left. Take your natural color, and find a wig that incorporates highlights just a few shades lighter, and low lights just a few shades darker. The key to youthful hair is having a dynamic color combination that keeps your eyes moving. Flat color is so last generation.

Women 50-60
If you are not ready to embrace the M.O. of being a silver fox, don't worry about it. Choosing a fashionable wig that is just a few shades lighter than your own is optimal for hiding gray hair and maintaining a natural look. It is important to not make severe changes at this age. A wig with a few face framing layers is also helpful for a more youthful look.

Women 60-70
Work that gray! If you choose the saucy salt and pepper gray that's great! Just make sure to find the color in a youthful style. Wispy bangs and face framing layers are a great way to make your gray look classy, full, and vibrant. However, there is no reason for you to be gray if you don't want to be, an ash blonde wig is actually one of the best kept secrets for those women who have a full head of gray hair. The ash compliments the skin tone of many women in their 60's and eases the transition.

Finding the right color for your skin tone and face shape is essential in taking years off your age. If you are not quite comfortable in finding the right style and color that looks natural, ask the stylists in the salon for help. They are there everyday making women look younger and beautiful. It's important to ask the advice of a professional so that you feel 100% confident in the way you look.