Hair colour for olive skin: 7 hues to help you find your perfect shade match

Our skin tone often determines what colours suit us. From our wardrobe to our hair hue, finding the right colour palette can make or break your look. So if you have been searching for the best hair colour for olive skin, we’re here to help set you on the right path.

Just like shopping for the right foundation, we all go through a trial and error stage finding what hair hues suits us best. But fret not, as you can find the best hair colour for your skin tone in our gallery above, or for all the details, simply read on.

Discover the best hair colour for olive skin now!

Salma Hayek’s cappuccino ombre

First thing in the morning, do you reach for your daily fix of coffee? Well imagine how amazing it would be if your coffee addiction went as far as your hair colour.

Do like actress Salma Hayek and team your olive toned skin with a rich cappuccino ombre.

Eva Mendez’ light chestnut shade

When it comes to searching for a hair colour for tan skin, we understand going lighter can be a bit daunting. But it doesn’t have to be so scary, as this chestnut hue is here to reassure you. Loved by Eva Mendez, toasty light chestnut shades are one of the few lighter shades that look great on olive skin.

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Jessica Alba’s caramel hair colour

When looking for a hair colour for olive skin, you can always turn to Jessica Alba for hair inspiration. From ombre’s to balayage, Jessica knows which hues suit her olive skin, but we think this caramel shade looks amazing – come on, just look at that shine!

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Editor’s tip: Get Jessica’s shimmering finish on your tresses by applying a few pumps of the TONI&GUY High Shine Drops through the lengths of your hair. Not only will this help tame frizz and flyaways, but your tresses will have a lovely sheen, too!

Mila Kunis’ rich espresso colour

From the Kardashians to Mila Kunis, everyone is loving the richness that comes with an espresso hair hue. So if you’re looking for a hair colour for olive skin, it’s safe to say you will be in good company with this extra dark hair colour.

Did you know that this hue works on all skin tones – see how Bella Hadid is slaying the hue.

America Ferrera’s ombre

Oh, how we love an ombre at All Things Hair HQ. Looking for a hair colour for a skin tone that is low maintenance? Then ombre hair colours will be perfect for you. Doing it best is actress America Ferrera who teamed her dark brown hair with a golden ombre finish.

Everything you have ever wanted to know about ombre hair.

Pia Mia’s platinum hue

Not every hair colour for olive skin need to be dark by the way. Turn to platinum princesses Pia Mia and Rita Ora for inspiration when it comes to wearing the blonde shade on tan skin.

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Editor’s tip: Thinking of going platinum like Pia Mia? Then we recommend investing in a shampoo made specifically with blonde hair in mind, like the TIGI Bed Head Dumb Blonde Purple Toning Shampoo.

Olivia Culpo’s subtle balayage

Last but not least is the superstar trend that is balayage. Adding dimension to her long wavy tresses, Olivia Culpo chose to work a bronze brown shade through the lengths of her espresso hair hue. It may be subtle, but it does wonders in brightening up her look!

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