Which coloured contact lenses will match your hair/skin tone?
There are so many ways to modify your look if you feel like it. One non-invasive way to make a small change to your appearance is to try a new eye colour!
How do you change the colour of your eyes non-invasively?
Coloured contact lenses are an affordable and easy way to change the appearance of your eyes. It’s true that all eyes are beautiful and that no change would ever be an improvement on the original – but should that mean we limit ourselves to just one colour for life?
Prescription wearers can easily spice up their look by switching to a coloured contact lens. Meanwhile, non-prescription (plano) coloured contact lenses are available to those with excellent vision. A wide range of prescription and non-prescription coloured contact lenses are available from authorised opticians and specialist retailers like Feel Good Contacts for various purposes. To learn more about shades and styles, shop available options online.
Why do people wear coloured contact lenses?
Colour contact lenses can make eyes stand out and add an extra dimension to your look. Most coloured contacts are designed to mimic the natural look of your iris (the coloured part of the eye), but you can also buy fun colours or patterns. Coloured lenses are a fun way of enhancing your natural eye colour or experimenting with a new eye colour altogether.
Will I suit a different eye colour to my own?
There is so much behind-the-scenes science that determines your eye colour! DNA has made its decision for a reason. That’s why you might try an exciting new contact lens colour, only to find that it works for your favourite celeb but sadly not for you. The result is largely based on your skin tone, hair colour shade and sometimes personal style.
How do I know which colour contact lenses are best for me?
Lifestyle preferences should be your first priority. That is: when and how frequently you plan to wear your contact lenses (your wearing schedule). For example, if you are already a prescription contact lens wearer the transition may be straightforward compared to someone using a non-prescription (plano) contact lens.
Equally as important, there’s no shame in being proud of your best features, whether it’s dazzling eyes, luscious hair, glowing skin or impressive bone structure. If you want to find a new way to let them shine, there could be an ideal coloured contact lens product out there for you. By taking the time to think about the specific tones which occur in your natural pigmentation, you can get a head-start on finding your best match.
How can I complement my hair colour with coloured lenses?
The best colour contact lenses for blonde hair
Blonde hair famously suits a wide range of eye colours – and while we see a lot of hereditary blondes with every eye colour naturally, getting the tone right is tricky. Blue eyes and blonde hair have always been a highly coveted combo, so it’s an obvious option.
When it comes to contact lenses though, a rule applies to blue, brown and green for blondes: the lighter the hair, the brighter the eye colour. A fresh green colour usually works best to complement fairer hair, whereas deeper shades are complementary for golden or ashy blondes.
The best colour contact lenses for red hair
It’s no secret that red hair and green eyes is electric. But did you know that with every shade of red there is an ideal shade of green to match? Darker tones like Bausch + Lomb Soflens Natural Colors in Emerald or Jade really pop with lighter red hair, while bright greens and deep reds are a match made in heaven. Alternatively, deep and cool blues are also solid choices.
The best colour contact lenses for brown hair
Brown hair is usually made up of several lighter and darker shades, so brunettes can take advantage of their chameleon hair with complementary or contrasting eye colours. You will be amazed at what a difference it can make, but for best results stick to neutral browns. For a fairer look, go for an amber hazel like FreshLook Colorblends in Honey, but to bring out copper hues opt for a warm (true) brown. To make hair appear darker, a deeper brown contact lens will work magic.
The best colour contact lenses for black hair
Black hair is the ultimate backdrop for almost any eye colour. Whether it’s by contrast or complement, dark hair brings attention to eyes like no other shade. Something bolder like a violet eye stands out in such a unique way against black hair. However, both light and dark-coloured contact lenses make a powerful statement.
How can I complement my skin tone with coloured lenses?
It can take a really long time to find the right foundation for your skin, and that’s because no matter how dark or light your skin is there is no one-size-fits-all. We often identify our skin shades as either fair, light, medium, olive, dark or deep, but skin tones are actually made up of a blend of undertones unique to the individual. These undertones contribute significantly to determining which colours suit your complexion, and which wipe you out.
Cool
Cool undertones present differently in lighter or darker skin. Look for pinky or bluey hues in fair skin and purple or red in skin that is medium to deeply pigmented. Emphasising these breezy, youthful tones is easy with pale blue eyes, deep greens and lighter browns and hazels, too.
Warm
Warm undertones typically present as peachy, yellow to golden. The best eye colours for a breezy warmth are greens, blues, browns or hazels. For a more fiery look contact lenses in bright green can be particularly striking, but avoid greys as artificial shades can have a negative contrast.
Neutral
Neutral complexions happen when the ratio between warm and cool undertones are equally balanced. Those with olive skin tones are most likely to present a neutral complexion. Medium intensity contact lenses in stony greys, hazels, browns, deep or pale blue and light green bring out natural pigments in the skin and make them appear brighter.
It goes without saying that colour matching will never be an exact science, so there’s no harm in experimenting to see what works with your unique pigmentation. What works for you might not work for your tone-twin. However, if you’re a first timer with coloured contact lenses these popular favourites can point you in the right direction.