15 Hair Colors that Suit Round, Oval, and Long Faces
Having beautiful and healthy hair is a dream for many women. Besides the haircut style, the right hair color can have a significant impact on one's appearance.
The right hair color can make the face look fresher and younger. In fact, certain colors can also make the face shape appear more proportional, especially if you have a round, oval, or long face.
Taking care of colorful hair does require extra attention to keep it healthy and prevent it from becoming dull or damaged quickly. But L'Occitane has a simple secret to caring for colored hair to keep it vibrant and radiant.
In this article, L'Occitane will share practical tips on how to choose and care for hair to keep its color bright and shiny. Check out the inspiration for 15 recommended hair colors for round, oval, and long faces, along with how to care for them. Let's color your crowning glory!
Tips for Choosing the Right Hair Color
Before making a choice, there are some practical tips to consider, including:
1. Consider Skin Tone
Choose a hair color that suits your skin tone. If you have a darker skin tone, warm colors like golden brown or reddish-brown may be suitable. Conversely, if you have a lighter skin tone, colors like black, cool brown, or ash tones may be more suitable.
2. Adjust to Face Shape
Round faces look good with bright hair colors and highlights to add dimension. Oval faces shine with solid colors like black or chocolate brown. Long faces benefit from layered colors to add volume to the sides of the face.
3. Try Temporary Colors First
Don't hesitate to try your dream hair color with the help of hair chalk or hair masks before committing to permanent color. Make sure the color suits you before fully committing.
4. Consider Gradual Changes
Especially if you want to make a drastic change from your natural hair color. Gradual changes over several sessions can keep your hair healthier and the result more natural.
5. Consult a Hair Color Expert
Discuss your coloring desires and the current needs of your hair with a color expert. Plan both pre-coloring and post-coloring treatments with them to achieve the maximum result without damaging your hair.
Best Hair Color Recommendations for Round, Oval, and Long Faces
Now that you understand how to choose a hair color, let's explore the recommended hair colors for round, oval, and long faces:
1. Chocolate Brown Hair Color
Dark, warm chocolate with a hint of natural red is highly recommended for round faces. Its deep color and texture create sharper facial contours, giving an elegant and not too contrasting look while imparting a slender impression to the cheeks.
2. Burgundy
This elegant wine-red color is suitable for round faces as it provides definition to the facial lines, minimizing their roundness. It can be applied only to the bottom or tips of the hair to create a slimmer and tapered appearance.
3. Rose Pink Hair
Two or three tones of soft, transitioning pink create a girly and youthful look. The subtle pink tones provide a bright and vibrant effect on round faces, reducing excessive roundness.
4. Brunette
Warm and elegant medium brown complements proportional oval faces. This shade is not too contrasting on oval faces, maintaining a balanced look from the forehead to the chin without distracting from bold hair colors.
5. Light Brown
This soft, light brown color looks feminine and friendly, emphasizing the facial lines and oval jaw. It creates a balanced impression between firmness and softness, adding a smooth texture without hiding the contours of an oval face.
6. Chestnut Hair
Shiny, natural reddish-brown, resembling chestnuts, adds beautiful dimensions to oval faces. Its deep and warm brown pigments enhance the facial structure, providing a sharp appearance.
7. Ash Brown
Soft ash brown is suitable for long faces, softening the sharp facial lines while creating volume around the cheeks and sides that may appear flat on long faces.
8. Pastel Hair
Soft pastel hair colors with subtle or muted pigments, such as pink, purple, light blue, or mint green, are excellent for softening the features of long faces. These colors add a gentle touch without eliminating the face's natural structure.
9. Jet Black Hair
Solid jet black imparts a sharp and elegant impression. When applied to long faces, it seems to 'fill' the volume on the cheek area, making the face appear fuller and proportional from the side.
10. Golden Copper
Bright and warm reddish gold is recommended for various face shapes, creating a harmonious and graceful natural color akin to a beautiful sunset. Golden copper also complements almost all skin tones, giving a healthy, glowing effect.
11. Honey Blonde
Soft blonde with a hint of golden accents, looking innocent and sweet, suits almost all face shapes, especially those with fair skin and light brown hair. The innocent yet bright impression of honey blonde is perfect for boosting confidence.
12. Platinum Gray
Futuristic metallic silver-gray makes a strong and stylish statement for owners of any face shape. Platinum gray seems to enhance all facial features, making them appear sharper and more defined.
13. Blonde Money Piece
Blonde gilded highlights placed on a few front strands create a stylish look for both round and long faces. A blonde money piece makes the face look brighter and more dimensional.
14. Deep Violet Hair
Dark and intense grape-colored purple looks artistic on almost all face shapes. It's a bold choice for a hair color that adds a different touch. Deep violet also gives a mysterious and elegant impression.
15. Auburn Copper
The warm combination of natural reddish-brown from hair pigments looks very natural on all face shapes. Auburn copper resembles the result of natural sunburn and can be combined with blonde highlights for a more stylish appearance.
Tips for Maintaining Hair Color Longevity
After achieving the dream color, regularly caring for it is crucial to ensure the color lasts for weeks or even months. Here are practical tips for maintaining hair color longevity from L'Occitane:
1. Use Specialized Color Care Products
Hair care products specifically designed for colored hair contain ingredients like pigments, UV filters, antioxidants, etc., to preserve color brightness and longevity.
2. Undergo Regular Hair Treatments
Regular treatments such as cream baths, smoothing, or rebonding every 3-4 months help maintain hair health and protection. Periodic treatments also contribute to color longevity by covering the outer layer of the hair.
3. Wash Hair with Cold Water
Wash hair with cold water after shampooing to close the hair cuticles and prevent color fading. Cold water also minimizes hair loss and helps the color last longer.
4. Use Conditioner or Hair Mask Regularly
Nutrient-rich conditioner and hair masks are essential to maintain moisture and elasticity in colored hair, preventing it from becoming dry or damaged. Optimal nutrition also supports color durability. Use conditioner or hair mask at least 1-2 times a week.
5. Protect Hair from Direct Sun Exposure
UV sunlight is the primary enemy of colored hair. Avoid sunbathing without protection as much as possible. Use hats, caps, or other protective hair treatment when outdoors to shield your hair color’s from fading.
6. Schedule Re-Touch Sessions
Ideally, schedule color touch-ups every 6-8 weeks to prevent root growth from diminishing color vibrancy. Choose the same color expert for consistent touch-ups that meet your expectations.
L'Occitane Hair Care Product Recommendations
L'Occitane offers several hair care products to help you maintain and protect your hair. Here are some recommendations:
1. 5 Essential Oils - Strength & Vol Shampoo 300ml
5 Essential Oils - Strength & Volume Shampoo 300ml is a shampoo designed to provide strength and volume to your hair. Enriched with five natural essential oils, this formula helps enhance hair thickness while maintaining moisture. After using this shampoo, your hair will feel stronger, more voluminous, and easier to style. Enjoy healthy, lively-looking hair!
2. Almond - Shampoo
Almond-enriched shampoo is packed with natural proteins and vitamin E beneficial for hair moisture. Almond and argan oil extracts leave the hair feeling soft and manageable. Suitable for all hair types, with 97% of users reporting softer, 90% shinier, and 100% cleaner hair after using L'Occitane's almond shampoo and conditioner.
3. 5 Essential Oils - Strength & Volume Scalp Conditioner 100ml Aromachologie
5 Essential Oils - Strength & Volume Scalp Conditioner 100ml Aromachologie is a conditioner specially designed to care for your scalp and hair. Enriched with five natural essential oils, this product helps provide the moisture and nutrients needed to keep your hair strong and voluminous. After use, your scalp will feel refreshed, and your hair will be easier to style, looking healthier and more radiant. Experience the benefits of aromatherapy while taking care of your hair!
This comprehensive guide provides insights into choosing and maintaining your dream hair color for a healthy and radiant look. Select a color that suits your face shape to enhance your charming appearance.
Pay attention to the proper post-coloring care to ensure the color remains vibrant and doesn't fade quickly. By choosing quality hair products that match your needs, your dream color can last longer and continue to shine.
L'Occitane hopes that this useful information will help you discover the best hair color and style that will boost your confidence. Enjoy the sensation of beautiful, shiny, and personalized hair—a perfect collaboration of creativity and diligent care. Best of luck in finding your naturally beautiful self from the inside out!
