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@britcorreiaTrends are fun, but they aren't for everyone. And according to Pearl, this year is all about finally nailing
down an ultra-customized color that works for you on every level. "I like to do what fits the person's skin tone, eye color, and what's most suitable rather than what's trendy," he says. "And I think that's a big thing where people try to hop on a trend just because they see it, but it doesn't suit them." The key? Balance. "For example, if you're doing really, really dark hair, like Asian hair, it needs to have that dimension and different tonalities. If you just have black hair and then this highlight, it looks super fake. So you need those different colors running through it. And if you were to go the extreme route, then I think with super dark hair, you have to go really extreme. If you go in between it's going to look like too much contrast."
As a rule of thumb, Pearl says your ideal hair color will essentially neutralize your skin tone while picking up your skin's undertone, and that highlights should be a shade or two lighter than your skin tone. He also recommends talking to your colorist about best placement for your highlights, as they'll be able to advise based on your face shape, facial features, and more.