At Hi Handmade, every print, colour and shade is thoughtfully chosen to complement a variety of skin tones, so you always feel your best in what you wear. Whether you're cool, warm, or neutral, understanding your undertone makes shopping (and styling!) much easier. Here's how to find yours—and how to wear colours that truly flatter you.
Step 1: Check Your Undertone
Test 1: Hold your wrist up to natural light and look at your veins:
- Blue or purple veins? → You likely have a cool undertone
- Greenish veins? → You likely have a warm undertone
- Hard to tell? → You may be neutral
Test 2: Hold a piece of silver and gold jewellery against your skin.
- If silver looks better → You’re cool-toned
- If gold looks better → You’re warm-toned
- If both look great → You’re likely neutral
Test 3: Sun reaction test – how your skin reacts to sunlight
- Burns easily and rarely tans? → You likely have a cool undertone
- Tans easily and rarely burns? → You likely have a warm undertone
- Sometimes burns, sometimes tans? → You might have a neutral undertone
Step 2: Pick Colours That Compliment Your Undertone
🌬️ If You Have a Cool Undertone:
- Choose colours with blue, pink, or purple bases.
- Best colours: Jewel tones (sapphire, emerald, amethyst).
- Cool blues, mint, lavender, rose pink Crisp white, charcoal, cool grey.
- Avoid: Earthy tones like mustard or olive Orange-heavy shades.
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☀️ If You Have a Warm Undertone:
- Go for colours with yellow, peach, or golden bases.
- Best colours: Earthy tones (mustard, terracotta, olive).
- Warm reds, coral, golden yellow Cream, camel, chocolate brown.
- Avoid: Icy pastels Blue-based shades like cobalt or fuchsia.
Shop warm colours
🌿 If You Have a Neutral Undertone:
- You're lucky—you can wear both cool and warm tones!
- Best colours: Soft, muted shades.
- Teal, jade green, dusty rose, blush Off-white, taupe, mid-greys.
- Avoid: Neons or very saturated hues.
Step 3: Build a Wardrobe Around Your Undertone
- 🧵 Start with basics in your flattering neutrals (e.g., white for cool, cream for warm, taupe for neutral).
- 👗 Add accent colours through accessories or statement pieces.
- 🌈 Try a colour test in natural light — hold garments near your face and notice how your skin responds. If it glows, it's a good match!
Step 4: Style Tips to Elevate Your Look
- Balance warm and cool if you're neutral.
- Choose makeup (lipsticks/blush) that match your undertone.
- Hair colour matters too — cool tones suit ashy shades, warm tones love golden hues.
- Use contrast — light colours for darker skin tones, rich colours for lighter skin tones.
Step 5: Trust Yourself
Style is personal. These tips are a guide, not a rulebook. If you love a colour, wear it with confidence—your smile is your best accessory!
