Custom Color Contacts

You've seen all the latest Hollywood stars with eerie, unnatural eye colors. Purple, magenta, orange, even blazing red! There are understated colored contact lenses too, only they have been a little less in vogue among the fashionable elite. This is a common sense guide to custom colored contact lenses.

Obviously, when you're choosing a colored contact lens, the first thing to consider is the color. While it may be tempting to go wild and choose an unnatural color, there are a lot of other things to consider. First, see if you're comfortable with it. If you have blue eyes, try green lenses for a few days and see how comfortable you are. If you can't get comfortable with green lenses, you're probably not going to do well with an indigo orange or shimmering grey.

If you want something that will catch people's eyes, try to go with a lens color that is very different from your normal eye color. Have brown eyes? Try out gray contact lenses; that will be sure to cause a ruckus. Have light green eyes? Try out a strong brown. A differing contrast will always draw attention.

Finally, go wild! Try a neon purple, or even a midnight black. Custom colored contacts can be very fun if you don't mind an unnatural look.

It should be noted that custom colored contact lenses can draw negative attention, particularly at formal affairs like weddings or funerals. Use common sense; don't try out a wild new color on a job interview or if you have a very conservative boss. Colored lenses should be fun! Wear them on a date, or out to a party with your friends.

Even though colored lenses can be fun, many people are looking for a subtle, tasteful variation in their eye color. With that said, you should match the color of your contact lenses as you would with clothes. If you have darker skin and hair, stick to a darker type of colored lens. Something lighter will seem unnatural and provide an unwanted contrast. For a great effect, try a much darker shade of brown than your normal eye color, it'll make your eyes seem more intense.

If you have lighter skin, you're freer to experiment with colors because a dark or a light pigmentation can work. Try a light grey, it can be absolutely stunning. The main thing to remember is not to substantially alter your normal eye's color, nature made you that way for a reason!

Custom colored contact lenses can be a lot of fun. If you're a big spender, there are even unique designs now that offer multiple colors, all types of squiggly lines, and entire-eye coloring. These should probably be reserved for the halloween costume, though. Most people are probably more interested in a tasteful, natural alteration in their eye's pigment.

And always remember, take your contact lenses out at night. Left on too long, they can cause damage. Good luck with choosing your new color.