Mirror mirror on the wall... Whose the fairest of them all? Yeah, yeah, that's a cliche. Fair skin is highly coveted all over the world (except in America, land of tanorexics), and requires lots of special care (and sunscreen!). You can emphasize  your peaches-and-cream skin  and make it glow even more just by changing up your hair color. Read on to determine which ones will bring out and complement your fair skin.

For Sparklers of other skin tones, stay tuned as this is Article 1 of a Six-Part-Series of the Best Haircolors for your skin tone!

Feeling Washed Out?

If you constantly look tired or feel like your hair is "invisible," trying darkening your locks. Dark hair is better at reflecting light, so hair instantly looks shinier and it brightens up your entire face. A lot of fair-skinned goddesses like the way black hair contrasts against their skin, made popular by Snow White and manifested today by Dita Von Teese and Kelly Osbourne (when she has black hair).

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The two most common shades of black on the market are blue-based or "jet" black and "soft black." Soft black is less intense and better suited to olive-skinned or dark-haired babes, while jet black looks best against translucent skin.

Warning: if you are FAIR-SKINNED as opposed to PALE-SKINNED (translucent), this shade of black can be overwhelming for you.

If black hair is way too dark for your style, then go for the most popular shade in the world: brunette. Yep, more than 70% of the world rock brown strands. The right shade of brown can open up your face instantly and lend a healthy rosy glow to your face.

Avoid brown shades that have red in them ("mahogany" or "bronze" shades); those tend to fade really fast. And with pale skin, those shades will make you look dull and lifeless. Make like Zooey Deschanel or Anne Hathaway and opt for rich, luscious shades of brown. The best brown colors for pale skin are the ones with names that sound like you want to eat them: chocolate, mocha, espresso, walnut,

Don't Be So Shallow

Red is an easy way to add some mystery and "depth" to your look. giving your hair more movement and making it appear thicker. It's the rarest hair color in the world,  and it is tough shade to pull off. Pale skin is at at advantage, however: with little to no overtones, it can really add to your beauty.

If you have a lot of pink in your skin, definitely avoid strawberry blonde or light coppery reds. If you want to rock a red, stick to blue-red hair shades, such as burgundies, ruby, garnet, cherry, or bordeaux.

Be careful not to choose anything with the word "auburn" or "mahogany" in it either - those tend to turn brassy, which can emphasize undereye circles or other skin problems.

Lighten Up
 

 Kick it oldschool Hollywood glamour, like Elisha Cuthbert, by going platinum blonde. It's such an easy shade for pale skin, but it is a lot of upkeep. If that's way too much work for you or your hair, stick to a cool ash blonde and add some taupe and honey streaks in for depth, like Riley Keough.

Stay away from golden or sandy blonde tones: with your pale skin, they will make you appear sallow and bored, instead of refreshed and happy with your hair.

So Whose the Fairest of Them All?

Nearly all fair skinned beauties are a "cool", with pinkish to no undertones at all. If you want to experiment, be aware of the colors you chooes! Stick with ash or blue based colors. try INTENSE and BOLD shades of brown, red or blonde as a base color (see examples below), and highlight with wheat or taupe shades to lighten up, or lowlight with cherry reds to add depth. But be careful: adding red to your blonde can result in a flushed, bad-skin-day result.  And no one wants that!