Discover Your True Colours: Tips for a Summer palette

One of the most nuanced of the four seasons, Summer embodies soft and gentle femininity.

This persona is characterized by lightness and delicacy, with minimal contrast between hair and skin tones, which is reflected in the summer color palette. Light-colored hair and eyes create harmony with olive or warm-toned light skin. Even soft, wavy, or fine hair aligns with this energy.

Interestingly, it is widely recognized that during the creation of the seasonal color palette, the summer and winter seasons were accidentally reversed. Unlike the vibrant palettes of spring and autumn, the color ranges for winter and summer fail to accurately represent the landscapes during these times. Summer is typically a period of vibrant blooming, while winter tends to be more subdued. However, the palettes for these seasons do not reflect this reality.

To simplify the essence of Summer, think of it as a season of freshness and light—where the clean, crisp pastels perfectly echo this sentiment.

Are You a Cool Summer?

Skin

If your skin has a cool blue undertone, it will reveal a visible pink in your complexion. Some Summers may have very fair and pale skin that can appear slightly translucent. Typically, hair color may have been blonde or light brown during childhood. You might possess very pink skin with a flush or a rose-beige tone. Occasionally, some may have a sallow beige tone, complicating the identification of the blue undertone. Often confused with an Autumn (whose palette is warmer), a simple way to distinguish between the two is that Summer skin tones usually tan, while true Autumns tend to burn or turn pink after sun exposure.

Hair

During childhood, blonde was likely your hair color, ranging from ash blonde to dark ash. As you age, this may transition to a mousey shade with a cool ash undertone. A summer brunette can vary from light to dark shades, but always maintains a cool ash tone. Summer blondes often find that their hair lightens in the sun during summer. Occasionally, a Summer may also have a warm blonde hue, which can be confused with a warm season.

Eyes

Summer eyes are often blue, green, grey, or aqua, frequently appearing cloudy within the iris rather than having a clear, transparent color. With a white webbing throughout, summer eye colors create a soft visual effect. A strong characteristic of summer eyes is soft grey or a grey edging. The whites of the eyes may look creamy, contrasting softly with the iris, unlike the sharp contrast found in Winter.

Key Points to Remember as a Summer