How to match your hair shade
Why shade mismatch happens and how to get a believable match the first time.
Shade looks different under different lights, which is why a colour that matched in the shop can look off at home.
Check in real light
Compare shade in daylight, indoor light, office LEDs and flash. YourHair’s shade atlas shows each shade this way.
Natural black is not jet black
Most Indian hair is natural black, a soft near-black, not a flat jet black. Choosing jet black is a common mismatch.
When in doubt, get it verified
Our experts verify your shade before dispatch to reduce returns.