Should Your Eyebrows Match Your Hair Color?

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It’s a question nearly every beauty enthusiast has asked at some point:should eyebrows match your hair color? While there’s no one-size-fits-all rule, the answer largely depends on your hair color, skin tone, and personal aesthetic goals.

At Relume Cosmetics, we know that eyebrow color is more than just a finishing touch. We believe it’s a powerful tool to define your facial features, balance your look, and express your identity. Whether you're rocking platinum blonde, rich brunette, fiery red, or a fun pastel hue, here's how to approach brow color with intention, confidence, and a little pro guidance.

Should Eyebrows Match Hair Color? The Short Answer
In most cases, your eyebrows shouldn’t exactly match your hair color. Instead, they should complement it. Matching too precisely, especially if your hair is dyed, can make brows look unnatural or flat. A well-chosen brow color can add depth, contrast, and harmony to your face.

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At Relume Cosmetics, we believe your brow color should echo your hair’s natural tone but with subtle differences that enhance dimension. That’s why ourFull On Brow Pencil is available in carefully calibrated neutral shades, neither too warm nor too ashy, so you can match your brows to your hair tone without it looking “painted on.”

General Guidelines for Matching Eyebrows with Hair
Let’s dive intohow to match eyebrow color with hair based on your shade:

For Blondes
If your hair is dyed a light blonde, keeping your brows their natural color, aka depths of brown, add a beautiful and natural definition. If you are naturally light blonde and have blonde invisible brows, tinting a very light brown will help your brows show up for a beautiful natural look. However, keeping them light and invisible is also a beautiful look for some (think actress Tilda Swinton). Ashy blondes should consider a taupe or light ash brown brow pencil to avoid an overly warm contrast. Warm blondes can opt for slightly golden-toned brows, but avoid anything too yellow or orange.

Relume Tip: Use theFull On Brow Pencil inAsh Brown for soft, realistic strokes that won’t overpower your features. Follow up with theBright Eyes Brow Highlighter under the brow for lift and brightness that complements lighter hair tones. End with our new Sky Rise Gel in Ash Brown or Blonde Brown to help those invisible brow hairs show up.

For Brunettes
Those with medium to dark brown hair should aim for brows that are either a perfect match or a shade darker. Too light of brows on brunettes can make the face and skin tone appear washed out with not enough contrast that the brows can provide and they may disappear entirely. Understandinghow to match eyebrow color with hair is about finding a shade that offers harmony and contrast.

If your brunette shade has warm undertones, look for brow products with a neutral brown base, not a warm base as those always appear too warm or orange-looking. Cooler brunettes may benefit from an ashy taupe, and even a black. Trust us on this one!

Relume Tip: TheFull On Brow Pencil inBrown Black delivers a neutral/ minimal warm tone to ensure the color is not too warm. Full On Brow Pencil in Black is actually the most common correct pencil color for most brunettes as our brow hairs are rarely warm, but more neutral/cool tones. Don’t think of Black as sharpie black, but same darkness as Brown Black, but cool toned.

For Redheads
Matching brows for red hair can be tricky, as natural red hair often have brows that are lighter and cooler in tone than their hair. However pencils made for Red and Auburn shades are often too red or orange. If you’re a natural redhead, opt for a soft auburn or a muted brown with slight warmth.

For dyed red hair, avoid orange-toned brow products. Instead, stick with warm brown hues that flatter your complexion and hair without competing for attention.

Relume Tip: Most of our light auburn-shaded customers use our Full On Pencil in Auburn. Our red-haired customers actually use Brown Black, as their brows often are naturally darker. While our light strawberry-coloured customers use Warm Brown.

For Black Hair
Those with naturally black hair often have equally dark brows. But colouring them pitch black can feel severe or overly intense. Instead, opt for a deep espresso or soft black-brown to maintain depth while keeping things soft.

If you dye your hair black and are a natural blonde with lighter brows, tint your brows two to three shades darker, but not as dark as black. Use a shade that complements and matches the brow color without going stark.

Relume Tip: Use a light hand with darker brow products to avoid an overdrawn look. OurFull On Brow Pencil delivers high control so you can mimic natural hair strokes instead of harsh lines.

For Pastels or Fashion Colors
If you’ve gone bold with lavender, silver, blue, or pink hair, you have two routes: neutral brows for contrast, or tinted brows for a bold, editorial look.

Neutral brows (like taupe or brown) ground your look, while a brow gel tinted to match your hair adds drama and cohesion.

What to Avoid
Going too warm: This is one of the most common mistakes in brow matching. Even if your hair has warm tones, overly red or orange brows can look unnatural.

Going too dark: Especially for light hair colors, brows that are too dark can overwhelm the face.

Take a moment to truly look at the color of your brow hairs and go from there. You may be surprised how natural and good the pencil in black looks compared to that taupe you have been using.

How to Professionally Match Eyebrow Color with Hair
If you’re unsure about where to start, ourVirtual Brow Coaching can make all the difference. During a session, one of our brow artists will:

Assess your hair color, skin tone, and brow shape.

Recommend the right brow pencil shade.

Teach you how to fill in and define brows using Relume Cosmetics’ pro techniques.

Offer guidance on highlighting and setting for long-lasting wear.

This personal service ensures you get real results tailored to your unique features.

Application Techniques Matter, Too
The secret is in how you apply the color, as even the best color match can fall flat if your technique is off.

Use light, hair-like strokes: Mimic natural hair growth with short flicks using a fine-tip pencil like theFull On Brow Pencil.

Less is more: build product gradually to avoid a blocky or overdone appearance. Remember spacing is key and you want to see your skin between the makeup as you naturally do between the hairs.

Blend only if needed. Use the end brush to lightly tap, and avoid brushing as it can erase or fuzz out the thin hairlike stroke.

Highlight for contrast: Add dimension with theBright Eyes Highlighter, especially under the arch.

Clean Beauty That Works for You
Relume Cosmetics is built on a foundation of expert-led innovation. Every product we create is clean, high-performance, and designed to empower. From first-timers to seasoned beauty lovers, our lineup supports every stage of your brow journey.

Whether you’re experimenting with a new hair color or refining your signature look, knowinghow to match eyebrow color with hair is key to facial balance and beauty confidence.

Brow Match or Mismatch? Here’s Our Take
The best brows are the ones that work with your features. Instead of striving for a perfect match, aim for harmony. A brow color that enhances your hair, complements your skin tone, and brings definition to your face is always the right choice. At Relume Cosmetics, we make it easy to navigate the world of brow color with professional tools and personalized guidance.