8 Hairstyle Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

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Going too dark

Jet-black hair is very severe, and can make you look pale and accentuate flaws such as under-eye circles. "Kim Kardashian's complexion looks dull when her hair gets too dark, but her skin begins to glow again when she goes a few shades lighter," says Gabay. "That's because black can overpower features while dark brown adds some warmth to skin tones."

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Photo by: Steven Lawton/Tim Whitby/Getty

Going too dark

Jet-black hair is very severe, and can make you look pale and accentuate flaws such as under-eye circles. "Kim Kardashian's complexion looks dull when her hair gets too dark, but her skin begins to glow again when she goes a few shades lighter," says Gabay. "That's because black can overpower features while dark brown adds some warmth to skin tones."

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