Brown hair color

Brown is the most common hair color and has the widest range, from soft ash brown to rich chocolate. Choose the tone that matches your undertone.

Brown hair color shades

  • Ash brown
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  • Chestnut
    #6B4025
  • Chocolate
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  • Espresso
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Which skin tones suit it

Every skin tone. Warm skin takes golden or red browns, cool skin takes ash browns.

All eye colors. Dark brown makes light eyes stand out.

Color seasons it suits

  • Deep Autumn
  • Soft Autumn
  • Deep Winter
  • Soft Summer
  • True Summer

Care tips

  • Brown shows shine well, so use a gloss or leave-in.
  • Ash browns need purple shampoo only if brassiness appears.
  • Trim regularly so dark hair keeps a healthy finish.

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Frequently asked questions

Warm undertones suit chestnut and golden brown. Cool undertones suit ash brown. Neutral undertones can wear most browns.

Natural-tone brown is one of the easiest, as regrowth is subtle.

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