Want to make some exciting changes to your hair color? Here are some things you should know before taking the plunge.

If you are a brunette, you may want to stay with a similar color or add other dimensions of dark color if you are a low-maintenance kind of gal. Stay away from hairspray if possible and try some of the hair serums to add a wonderful sheen.

If Lindsay Lohan’s flaming red hair excites you, check your skin tone first before trying a similar color. Women who get away with this attention getting color are either fair skinned or dark, never in between.

If you are paying for red color, avoid sun exposure and harsh shampoos and you will lengthen the radiance of your color. Hot oil treatments are good and blow drying should be minimal or not at all to help preserve color.

Are you thinking about blond or blond highlights? Get ready to spend some time at the salon. Blond is a very high maintenance color and the darker your natural color, the greater the upkeep.

If your hair is naturally dark and you go blond; think of having three shades added instead of just one. This will add dimension to your hair and not give you the look of wearing a wig.

Another thing to think about. If you change your hair color you may need to change your makeup. Brunettes should pile on black mascara. And don’t be afraid of using fun jewel tones on your eyes. If you are feeling brave you could try some of the new neon colors. Balance with a natural color blush and a barely there lip color.

For redheads, light shades with no eye shadow are best. This way the attention is not diverted from the beautiful hair. A pink light lip gloss would be good; again to keep all the attention on the hair. Blondes should go easy on the eyes with the exception of the mascara. Red lipstick is good for for that extra sex appeal look for the blonde’s.

No matter what shade of color you chose, it’s important to have fun with your hair. Change is good, with today’s wide range of colors, it’s never been easier. There are hair experts just waiting to help you make this change, it’s just a salon appointment away!