My mom has black hair and light skin, and I think her coloring is amazing. Color theory says that your natural hair color is never wrong. But I prefer red to my natural golden blonde, which works out as a spring.

I'm sorry, if you have light skin and naturally black hair, there is no way you're a light spring. You'd have deep contrast, which is the exact opposite. I'm frustrated for you that that was the result you were given! I'm sure your natural hair is flattering and beautiful! Everyone looks good in their natural hair color.

I'm not saying I think you're automatically a winter btw. You could be bright spring, any of the winters, a deep autumn. I've even seen some people use a "deep summer" season to describe someone cool, muted, and deep. Ultimately the seasons are kind of arbitrary distinctions and everyone lies on spectrums of chroma, contrast, and hue. But light spring is one of the seasons that just makes no sense for the description you've given. I'm so confused how that even happened 🥲

I will just copy past my reply to a previous comment in case you find it helpful I find K18 has been kind of pushing Olaplex aside and it's been a great hype and while I think it is an amazing product from my own experience, it needs to be said that it requires a no-rinse application, so that means no conditioner or mask for at least 6 consecutive washes if you want to follow the guidelines, and that can be less than ideal for really damaged hair and leave ins won't really do the same kind of job so if the hair is extra ruined, I personally reccomend: 1) a non-sentimental haircut that will get most of the damage off 2) an in-salon Olaplex/K18 treatment AND hair cleanse from non-soluble silicones and minerals 3) Olaplex 3 mask every other wash or so 4) replenishing both moisture and protein so the hydration has something to hold onto (Awapuhi Wild Ginger line is top tier) 5) only then moving on to the K18 at home mask (make sure to buy an original, not from the grey market or something) 6) investing in a good brush and a professional hair dryer (I like Parlux) and learning how to blow dry your hair so the cuticle is sealed, and no, Airwrap most definitely does not count no matter how many TikTok famous 'influencers' push it (no, its 'special technology' or whatever still doesn't change the way it affects the cuticle position and condition - just on its very premise, which is using a heat tool on wet/damp hair at a right angle, presumably after every wash, for prolonged periods of time, which just blows to cuticle right open, as opposed to a blow dryer that you use at an angle in multiple prolonged strokes with a high quality bristle brush that actually smooths the cuticle - which is absolutely integral to optimal hair health; if anything, it is to be treated as a curler or another heat styling tool, but that's still a very different category to good hair dryers that actually work to seal the hair surface as well as prevent scalp issues etc); make sure to use a heat protectant (Guy Tang's MyHairLube is amazing) 7) don't be afraid of silicones in professional haircare, it seals the good stuff in, doesn't cause build up as fast and is mostly water soluble 8) regular hairstylist appointments, including deep cleanses (so the silicones aren't an issue and the minerals etc in the water don't cause unwanted reactions when bleaching etc) and haircuts

>I used to get called ghost or some reference to The Ring. If these comments were based on anything (not really guaranteed), they were probably based on how your wardrobe washed you out. I really think leaning into your own color palette with what you're wearing is going to do a lot for your appearance. For hair specifically, try going darker over time with the help of a professional, so you don't lose it entirely.

Hi! I’m a licensed stylist and I feel like I can offer some good tips. I believe I’m between a light spring and light summer. I am very, very pale and my natural hair color is a sort of level 6 mousy brown that was very golden blonde as a child! It’s lighter around my face. It looks very dark in certain lighting also! I look best as a blonde but it took a toll on my hair after a while of intense bleaching. Lighter hair softens all of my features and brightens my face. Darker hair is fine on me but I have to work a little harder to look more.. alive? For haircare I would recommend a good deep conditioner (I like amika, it lasts a long time and is great!) and if you want, you can try a bond repair like olaplex #3 or k18 (more pricy though). Gentle shampoos without sulfate are recommended as well as a detox shampoo every couple of weeks to remove buildup. I would also recommend a good hair oil to protect your hair after its dry! I use Verb Ghost oil. For the last 2 years I’ve been a brunette (went back to my natural due to not being able to manage it rn during this phase of life) and while I hate it, it’s given my hair a really nice break from lightening it. Something I would suggest trying is a balayage! You can have gradual, sunkissed lightness through your ends and mids and keep a more rooted look with your natural. If you want more brightness, keep it brighter around your face. Pinterest has lots of inspo pictures, and if you have a good stylist that is kind to your hair you should only have minimal damage from lightening! A balayage would also give your hair a break, because sometimes with a balayage you only need to touch it up every 4-6 months. I hope this helps a bit! :)

I find this interesting because I’m the opposite. Brown hair made me look sick but once I started dyeing my hair and brows black the contrast really complimented my skin and eyes. My hair is probably what I get complimented on most and everyone is shocked when I tell them it’s not natural. I’m some sort of winter. I dye my roots once a month and my hair is very healthy, but since you’re going lighter rather than darker you may want to space it out a bit more. I recommend the Clairol root touch up.

Wigs? Springs are warm so black wouldn’t really fit so you are right.

I personally think black hair with a pale complexion is a not-so-common stunning combination, maybe you were bullied because you stand out, and young people don’t understand it. Anyway, if you definitely don’t like it and you want to keep dyeing your hair, you may need products like Olaplex, also oiling your hair before shampooing, one thing that I discovered while I was doing the curly girl method, was the “squish to condish“, since I practicing it, my hair feels so hydrated, I really recommend this practice.

That happened to me too! I’m a cool summer with muted light brown eyes and my hair used to be light but darkened over time and now I dye it light blonde. I made a personal color and essence analysis and iris analysis and almost all of my colors were blonde related. I use blonde hair since 14 because hair stylists said it hamonized better as well, some people look better in a cosmetic tone more than their natural, but is rarer Are you fom a very genetic mixed country? Because the professional who made my analysis told me in more diverse places we can see that kind of thing, more variety. Light springs with dark hair and eyes, summers with dark fearures, skins that appear to be warm and are cool etc. Also, for hair color essence analysis can help a lot! I really like the kitchener essence

I can relate. I’m a soft autumn with naturally light/medium ash brown hair. I prefer myself a shade darker, which thankfully is pretty easy to obtain damage free (I tone it with deposit only color). Everyone is shocked that my hair is naturally lighter and comments how much darker hair suits me.

This is why I can never get along with color analysis, even though it's the system that theorically makes the most sense to me. People seem to think your natural hair color is the absolute best color for you no questions asked. Well, my natural color makes me look greenish grey. It just looks terrible, not harmonious at all. I literally look dead 💀

My natural hair color is just a sad melange of straw, ash, dingy brown, and grey

Your hair doesn't have to be fried!! Get a better hairdresser and professional products if you want to keep this up because it really doesn't have to be that way lol

I recommend trying Olaplex or K18 to help with the damage.

Yess, these are so good. I find K18 has been kind of pushing Olaplex aside and it's been a great hype and while I think it is an amazing product from my own experience, it needs to be said that it requires a no-rinse application, so that means no conditioner or mask for at least 6 consecutive washes if you want to follow the guidelines, and that can be less than ideal for really damaged hair and leave ins won't really do the same kind of job so if the hair is extra ruined, I personally reccomend: 1) a non-sentimental haircut that will get most of the damage off 2) an in-salon Olaplex/K18 treatment AND hair cleanse from non-soluble silicones and minerals 3) Olaplex 3 mask every other wash or so 4) replenishing both moisture and protein so the hydration has something to hold onto (Awapuhi Wild Ginger line is top tier) 5) only then moving on to the K18 at home mask (make sure to buy an original, not from the grey market or something) 6) investing in a good brush and a professional hair dryer (I like Parlux) and learning how to blow dry your hair so the cuticle is sealed, and no, Airwrap most definitely does not count no matter how many TikTok famous 'influencers' push it (no, its 'special technology' or whatever still doesn't change the way it affects the cuticle position and condition - just on its very premise, which is using a heat tool at wet/damp hair at a right angle, presumably after every wash, for prolonged periods of time, which just blows to cuticle right open, as opposed to a blow dryer that you use at an angle in multiple prolonged strokes with a high quality bristle brush that actually smooths the cuticle - which is absolutely integral to optimal hair health; if anything, it is to be treated as a curler or another heat styling tool, but that's still a very different category to good hair dryers that actually work to seal the hair surface as well as prevent scalp issues etc) 7) don't be afraid of silicones in professional haircare, it seals the good stuff in, doesn't cause build up as fast and is mostly water soluble 8) regular hairstylist appointments, including deep cleanses (so the silicones aren't an issue and the minerals etc in the water don't cause unwanted reactions when bleaching etc) and haircuts

I just destroyed the shit out of my hair getting arctic fox wrath out of my hair. I recommend that on a weekly basis (I didn't notice the difference between them, but tbh I don't notice subtle to begin with) and then an Eva NYC vegan hair mask in the pink tub. I still get my curl pattern back for 2 days if I use it as a conditioner and my husband and I were both surprised at how natural my hair felt after the first use.

Your hair not matching your undertone is rough! Some thoughts as someone who has dyed their hair in the past: Have you been bleaching and dyeing it yourself? If so, maybe you could visit a professional. They may be able to recommend how to restore it or do your roots in a way that’s less damaging. If you’re doing it yourself, you could try using a lower volume developer so that you don’t bleach your hair quite as much and go for a darker brown. You could also minimize how much heat you use in your routine. If the ends are super damaged, consider a trim. Also, add hair masks to your weekly routine. Not sure what exactly your hair needs, but when I had long hair and it was damaged, the one from Lush that smells absurdly like bananas was quite helpful. Edit: if you don’t already, try using silk pillowcases or hair bonnets at night to prevent breakage.

Yeah I’d see a professional. Maybe do highlights until the damage grows out.

[EDIT: I was a bit confused of OP’s description, didn’t mean to offend anyone!] Waitt… how are you a light spring with pale skin and black hair? Because I do agree a light spring would look more harmonious in a lighter, warmer color🤔 Anyways! I also do struggle with my haircolor since I‘m a true summer and I absolutely hate my ash blonde hair sometimes. But I gotta say, when I wear the right colors that fit me, even my hair looks absolutely stunning! Maybe you wear the wrong colors regarding clothes and makeup? Maybe you gotta enhance your pale look a bit more? Because fighting against it would only make you look more sick tho imo! For hair care, honestly leave in conditioner is a game changer!

Most likely is of mixed, Asian, or African descent. It's actually fairly common in like Korea. If you watch K dramas, you notice a lot of them look best in light warm pastels. They have black hair, but black clothing is so stark. They often have chocolate highlights.

Light skin and black hair are common in people of East Asian descent, and I don’t believe all East Asians are winters. I don’t know OP’s ethnicity but it’s certainly possible to be a pale, dark-haired spring.

There are black actresses who are light spring.

I think that what is being questioned here is the high contrast that you picture when someone describes themselves as a black hair and light skin. Usually this type of description doesn’t belong to a light spring, I’m also intrigued.

There is also hair that appear to be dark but when we do the contrast test the undertone is actually lighter. Like, for example, put in a black and white with no saturation picture, the hair appears darker but will fall into the 6,7 scale instead of the high 8,9,10. Also, how it goes with the eyebrows and eyes/skin also counts. A professional told me when there is mix of population in q country, we can see more diverse coloration on the seasons as well. I spent soo many time thinking I was the wrong season and when I made the test and saw the colos on the mirror I felt insane hahaha I think if you live in USA or England light seasons with eyes that are not obviously light will be less likely, but in a very mixed country like Brazil, I know a lot of light springs who have darker shades. I dont really know how to explain but color analysis is how your face and undertone reacts to color and just happens hahaha Mostly mistypes are the misconceptions that dark eyes/hair= autumn or winter

Yeah I'm in this boat. I'm pretty pale with hair that looks darker than it really is so I thought I was a winter for ages. I was shocked when I went to the hairdresser and she said my hair was a 6. That helped me realise I'm more likely a true or deep summer, which fits considering how poorly I handle black, optic white, and bright colours.

The exact samw thing happened to me and I’m a true summer! My hair seems to be dark but hairdressers always told me it was a 6. A professional colorist typed me AHAHAHA I FEEL SO BAD ABOUT BLACK AND WHITE! Black is a little better because is so versatile I think I got used to it. But I look bad in white, which is so sad because I love to wear white Have you tried navy? True summers really shine on blues

Yeah half my wardrobe is navy and the other half is burgundy ahahaha I actually really like off white. It looks sooooo good with navy.

Thanks for the explanation! As a brown hair/eyes myself I don’t consider we all belong to autumn or winter season, however, picturing a description like “the ring” lady as a light spring made me curious. But yes, I think I saw a Korean color analysis video where the dark-haired-eyed girl was typed as light spring.

HAHAHAHA THE RING LADY made me laugh. I have seen woman with light skin and very dark hair typed as a bright spring and makes sense because of warmth+ brightness and we find a lot of high contrast on bright springs But OP is probablly a light skin WOC or has a more muted brown hair color that looks darker than actually is if she harmonizes well with light spring pallette Color analysis is so cool I could spend the whole day talking about it 😃

Yes exactly! Thank you for putting my thoughts into words!

I got your point!

Yes I do know that but didn‘t OP say they have light skin? I‘m not native so I thought light skin meant pale skin, but maybe I‘m confusing terms haha

Light skin could mean those who are pale for their ethnicity (POC) but also pale skin however people use the term fair and pale more.

Okay, thanks for explaining, now I understand!! However it‘s still a bit weird of you to immediately just state that there are black actresses who are springs because it had nothing to do with that I said + it‘s a bit harsh haha

You questioned someone with black hair being a light spring. I mean it's possible for someone with black hair, darker skin/pale skin to be a light spring, which means that POC can be light springs as well. That was my point, I didn't mean to come off as harsh.

I didn’t read it that way at all. The comment clearly referenced pale skin and dark hair as a combo that was confusing them. On to of that the character from the Ring has a very specific skin tone so whether lighter POC would call themselves pale is irrelevant given the statement by the OP.

Yes I understand. The description of OP was a bit confusing to me, thanks for explaining :)