5 things to know before colouring your hair for the first time

The biggest mistake people make is choosing a hair colour just because it looks fabulous on someone else. What looks great on Deepika or Alia may not suit your undertone, haircut, or even the kind of lifestyle you have.

Here’s a cheat sheet:

Warm Indian skin tones look amazing in caramel, honey, brown, copper, chocolate, mocha, and soft golden highlights.

Cool or neutral undertones can pull off ash brown, cool mocha, burgundy, wine, espresso, and icy beige.

If you have a strict office setup, go for subtle highlights instead of global bright shades.

If your hair is frizzy or curly, heavy bleaching may make it rougher, so choose low-maintenance balayage or face-framing highlights.

Remember, the right colour should enhance your features, not overpower them. When in doubt, start subtle. You can always go bolder later.