How to match your extension shade

A colour match is the difference between extensions that blend and extensions that show. Online, it takes a little more care.

Look at your hair in daylight

Check the colour of your hair near a window. Artificial light changes how a shade looks. Look at your roots and your ends, because they are often different.

Note the details

• Your natural root colour
• Whether you have highlights or colour on the lengths
• Whether you want a blend or a contrast

Use the shade tools you are given

GL Hair says it offers a colour match service, with professional advice on the right shade. It is worth using before you order.

Ask when you are unsure

Send a photo and a short description. A second opinion can save a wrong order. You can call GL Hair from the button on this site.

Remember lighting changes things

A shade that looks right on screen can look different in your own hallway. If in doubt, choose the closer shade and ask.