UndertonaMost flattering shades
Cool mid brown
Natural looking and easy to keep cool.
#6E5E52
Ash brown
Keeps harmony with cool skin and eyes.
#7A6A5E
Dark ash blonde
Brightens without adding warmth.
#9E8D78
Mushroom brown
A trendy, very cool neutral brown.
#8A7B6E
Soft silver
Cool Summers transition to grey gracefully.
#BEBEC0
Coloring tips
- Ask for ash or cool toners and schedule glosses to fight brassiness.
- Blue shampoo once a week keeps brown from turning orange.
- Lowlights in cool brown add depth without warmth.
Hair colors to avoid
- Copper and ginger
- Golden blonde
- Warm caramel balayage
Cool Summer hair color FAQ
What is the best hair color for Cool Summer?
Cool mid brown and ash brown are the most flattering for most Cool Summers. Natural looking and easy to keep cool.
What hair colors should Cool Summer avoid?
Copper and ginger, Golden blonde, Warm caramel balayage. They fight the cool undertone or medium contrast of Cool Summer coloring.
How should Cool Summer handle grey hair?
Lowlights in cool brown add depth without warmth.
Not sure you are Cool Summer?
These seasons share a quality with Cool Summer and are the most common mix-ups.
True Winter
Icy, crisp and pure: the coolest, clearest colors.
Light Summer
Airy, cool and gentle, like a watercolor sky.
Soft Summer
Muted, misty and sophisticated, cool leaning but never icy.
Side by side: Cool Summer vs Soft Summer · Light Summer vs Cool Summer · Cool Summer vs True Winter