How do I find the right shade of blonde for my changing skin tone?

As we mature, our skin tone can lose melanin or develop subtle redness, meaning the bright, icy blonde you wore in your twenties might now leave you looking washed out. The golden rule is to look at your wrist veins and your jewelry preferences: if gold jewelry illuminates your complexion and your veins look slightly greenish, opt for warm clover honey, butterscotch, and spun-gold highlights.

If silver jewelry flatters you and your veins appear deep blue or purple, lean toward pale champagne, biscuit blonde, and pearl tones. When in doubt, request a “neutral blonde,” which incorporates equal parts warm gold and cool violet-beige, reflecting light cleanly without pulling brassy or ashy.