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CHOOSE YOUR HUE

When Nicole Richie traded her blonde hair for dark brunette, just before the new year, PEOPLE.com fans loved the results. And the man behind the look, George Papanikolas, JOICO Celebrity Colorist of the Andy Lecompte Salon, shares his tip for choosing the perfect color. "It's best to gradually go a shade darker at time until you find the perfect shade for your skin. When you stay within two shades of your natural hair color – either lighter or darker – it's usually the most flattering," he says.