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Colour analysis · hair

What colours look good on black hair?

Colours that usually flatter black hair: burgundy, blue, teal, red, forest green, with charcoal, navy, denim blue as neutrals. Keep cream, beige, khaki away from your face.

Black Hair alone doesn't settle your palette; undertone and contrast matter as much. The test below takes 30 seconds.

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Colours to avoid near your face

Outfits

Outfits in colours that flatter black hair

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Smart casual · Tonal

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • black knit dressShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • black wrap dressShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Tonal

  • black shirt dressShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Season types

Types that often have black hair

Questions

Quick answers

What colours look good on black hair?

Colours that usually flatter black hair: burgundy, blue, teal, red, forest green, with charcoal, navy, denim blue as neutrals. Keep cream, beige, khaki away from your face.

What colours should I avoid with black hair?

Usually cream, beige, khaki, tan. Wear them away from the face (trousers, shoes) if you like them.

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