No matter if your brunette locks tend towards darker or lighter tones, there are an array of lovely brown hair colors to experiment with. From warm chestnut shades to rich chocolate hues, there is sure to be something beautiful and inspiring here.
Mahogany Brown
Mahogany brown is an eye-catching hue perfect for cool complexions with warm eyes. To maintain this shade of rich mahogany brown hair color, use only color-safe shampoo and conditioner sulfate-free products to protect its vibrancy.
Warm Brown hair with Caramel Balayage
Caramel balayage on dark brown hair can be an eye-catching way to update your color without compromising length. Your stylist can use freehand highlights for an authentic sun-kissed effect.
Light Cinnamon or Butterscotch Tones
Light cinnamon or butterscotch tones work wonderfully on brunettes with wavy hair. From short bobs to longer waves, the honey streaks will elevate any style with their sophisticated appeal and add depth and sophistication to the style of any coif or coiff.
Auburn Balayage
Auburn may not be as beloved, but it can make your balayage truly stunning. Include some auburn in it to stand out from the competition and make your look truly standout.
Dark Brown hair with Light Brown Highlights
Nothing puts a spin on deep brown locks like caramel and honey highlights, especially a balayage technique for an effortless natural contrast that can be as subtle or dramatic as desired. Ask your stylist to highlight only those strands which frame your face for an easy low maintenance look.
Copper Tones
Copper tones can help lighten a dark brown haircut without going completely blonde, as their warm red undertones complement most skin tones. Ask your colorist to add them in a balayage style to create face-framing highlights that will boost your complexion and enliven your look.
Deep Side Part Brown Hair with Natural Balayage
Balayage can be a stunning way to add dimension and shine to brunettes with straight locks. This technique works especially well on sleek locks that showcase its subtle blend of brown highlights and blonde accents with added dimension.
Light Honey Brown Balayage Fade
If you’re having difficulty choosing between different shades, why not go for a light honey brown balayage fade? This natural hue works on almost every brown hair shade without looking brassy due to the neutral tones present.
Golden Balayage
Warm brown locks get sun-kissed dimensions from golden balayage that begins just below the ear and fades into a honey tone near the chin – this look works particularly well when combined with wavy hair!
Dark Chocolate Brown Hair with Beach Waves
Dark chocolate brown hair with beach waves looks glamorous and fresh. Add face-framing highlights for added glamour throughout the day. A blonde highlight can also help make your waves appear more defined.
Chocolate Brown Hair with Blonde Streaks
Chocolate brown hair with blonde streaks looks absolutely stunning on women with dark skin tones, making this color an excellent choice for short styles like pixie cuts and bobs. Ask your stylist to blend this shade by using subtle balayage.
Dark Brown Hair with Caramel Balayage
Caramel balayage on dark hair can create an elegant and subdued style, with natural-looking gradient effects with only two or three contrastive hues used. It makes up a stylish gradient effect and looks beautiful both wavy and straight strands; plus its darker roots won’t stand out!
Dark Chocolate Brown Hair with Natural Balayage
Dark chocolate brown hair with natural balayage is one of the best ways to highlight your beauty. The combination of warm and cool shades adds depth and can easily be styled using curling irons or brushes.
Warm Chocolate Brown with Subtle Red Accents
No one can go wrong with pairing warm chocolate brown shades with subtle red accents for an eye-catching and stunning combination. It will bring out any red undertones present in your skin while making olive complexion or eyes stand out even further.
Iced Mocha Shade
Iced mocha shade is an elegant option for brunettes who wish to maintain darker roots while adding highlights with brighter tones. It is easily maintained through regular trims.
Dark Chocolate Brown Hair with Caramel Balayage
A caramel balayage is an elegant way to lighten natural chocolate brown hair without overpowering its color or adding any unwanted highlights. Subtle enough for seamless integration while still producing stunning shine – not to mention that this look works wonderfully when worn with bangs!
Iced Chocolate Brown
Iced chocolate brown is the ideal shade for brunettes looking to go lighter without going platinum blonde. The cool, icy tone adds dimension and brightness to their brown locks while brightening up their complexion.
Caramel Ombre
If you want an easier way to lighten your chocolate brown locks, ask your stylist about getting a caramel ombre. This stunning shade blends dark tones of chocolate with lighter golden and chestnut highlights for an attractive finish that melts seamlessly together.
