Sun-kissed strawberry blonde locks are everywhere, and the options for shades and variations on this fun color seem to have no limits. The color is a classic one that gives the nod to some famous blondes, as well as a sweet, innocent look that harkens back to younger days and simpler times.

However, you may have concerns about how it will look with your particular skin tone, so you may be stumped on the best look for you. How does one go about picking the best strawberry blonde for your particular complexion?

Luckily, the wilds of Instagram and the stars who work the red carpet have all tested different shades and can help inform your stylist about the best shade. This is not the time to skimp on color—book an appointment with a high-quality salon with skilled colorists before diving into this trend.

Dark Skinned Beauties

Strawberry blonde tones are normally associated with the palest of the pale, but not anymore. With the help of some simple variations, you can have a great look that works with deeper skin tones.

Take a note from the queen. Queen Latifah uses a warm, cinnamon base for her blonde locks, so her natural glow shines. The effect is effortless and glamorous all at once.

Keke Palmer, an actress as well as a singer and songwriter, went a little less extreme when she turned to the strawberry blonde tones. She kept her roots dark and chose a classic, reddish-blonde that brought out the apples in her cheeks.

Model Michael Lockley decided to make his strawberry blonde a real statement by going for an unnatural shade and keeping his hair curly. While most women wear this shade on straight hair, Michael is proof that it can be just as much fun in a mess of curls.

The color helps him stand out and highlights his youth as well as his cheekbones. The playfulness of the whole style really works for him without drawing attention away from his handsome face.