As the summer gives way to fall, add warmth with a vibrant hair color that flatters your complexion – try these natural brown tones for an inviting look!
Chestnut
Chestnut is a classic warm brown hair color, offering a range of lush tones to complement all complexions. Choose a rich mahogany shade for dramatic effects, or opt for lighter tones to compliment lighter skin tones. Add caramel highlights to your style for an eye-catching finish, and bring out all those lovely reddish tones in your locks!
If you prefer subtler styles, consider trying an ombre hairstyle featuring chestnut brown as its base hue and gradually transitioning into light chestnut brown before finishing with a reddish tone. This look features a rich chocolate brown base color, which fades seamlessly into golden chestnut brown before ending on a reddish tone for maximum experimentation!
Rose Gold
If you have naturally blonde hair, switching to rose gold may be simpler than bleaching all of it at once. Your colorist can apply the shade as highlights or ombre, creating an appealing pink gradient effect. Dark blondes may also take well to this hue without turning brassy or orange.
Wavy rose gold hair makes for a feminine yet universally flattering look, perfect for all skin tones and styles. Ideal for women who favor soft pastel hues, wavy rose gold can be achieved through permanent or temporary dyeing techniques.
Zayn Malik made waves with his rose-gold frosted tips, leaving everyone speechless. To maintain healthy hair while coloring it, use a pH-Bonder product with your stylist for optimal results that prevent breakage while prolonging its vibrancy and lengthening its longevity. This will also help prevent fading over time!
Ginger Spice
Try this subdued variation if you love ginger hair but need more time to be ready to embrace its full copper hue. With just a hint of bronze tint and dainty ginger brown shade – an ideal combination between warm and cool that works on light and darker skin tones – try this muted iteration of it instead.
Reminiscent of Geri Halliwell (better known as Ginger Spice), Allyson Gregory from Poughkeepsie, New York, executed expertly executed balayage to create this timeless red-to-ginger ombre style that frames blonde ribbons for an instant classic.
Fire-to-copper ombre is an eye-catching trend perfect for medium and dark skin tones. This luxurious red shade blends effortlessly into vibrant copper at its ends for an exquisite color combination that will turn heads.
Auburn
A deep red brown shade can add depth and dimension to your locks, adding warmth and dimension. The gorgeous russet hue works on all skin tones, from light blondes to dark brunettes alike, and can last long when treated with conditioning color treatments between salon visits.
Request a balayage from your stylist to create this gorgeous look. It coats the roots with a reddish hue that gradually transitions into a sunny blonde ombre color, looking utterly natural while requiring less bleach for touch-up appointments.
Contrasting other warmer shades, copper red lacks cool undertones and suits warm and cool complexions equally well. You’ll surely draw compliments for its stand-out hue on both straight and wavy strands – its eye-catching appeal will highlight your natural shine!
Mushroom Brown
Though Mushroom Brown may take its name from an organism we associate gross things with, this neutral shade is anything but awful. This ashy brown tone features cool tones that blend well with light gray shades for a frank, natural look. You can go all over Mushroom Brown, as seen here, or add accents of lighter or darker ash brown hues for personalized styling.
Highlights and lowlights with a cooler brown shade like this are perfect for summertime, especially when combined with curtain bangs. Ask your colorist to create an ombre effect, with darker pigment concentrated at the roots, gradually lightening towards the ends. Alternatively, opt for the balayage technique, where the stylist paints face-framing pieces by hand.
