Brown Hair: The Best Advice and Style Tips for Brown Hair

Brown hair shades have come a long way over the years. For a long time, brown hair color was referred to as "mousy" or boring. However, thanks to modern hair color techniques, brown hair is now viewed as one of the most envied hair colors for people of all ages.

Whether you have naturally brown hair or plan to color your hair brown, there are endless options when it comes to styles and shades. In this blog, we will provide tips on how to get the most out of your gorgeous brown tresses!

Before You Color Your Hair:

1. Choose the right shade of brown

Most stylists will agree that it is best to blend in shades of red or blonde as opposed to going for a solid brown color. As well, combining lighter and darker brown hues can add a lot of depth to your brown locks.

• If you wish to go for a lighter shade of brown, opt for golden blonde or rich brown highlights.
• Gorgeous looks for medium brown hair include ash blonde highlights or a soft strawberry blonde.
• Honey blonde, dark red and copper hues are stunning for those with dark brown hair

2. Think carefully before you decide to bleach your hair before dyeing

When it comes to lightening your hair, most people tend to bleach their entire head before applying the new color. According to LoveHairStyles, bleach, especially on darker hair, can alter the texture of your hair. It is always best to speak with your hairstylist before bleaching your hair. Over time, repeatedly bleaching your hair can cause severe damage. Your hairstylist can advise on the best way to color your hair for your hair type and texture.

3. Consider low maintenance shades

Many hair shades require a lot of upkeep. This could mean extra trips to the salon or having to touch up your brown tresses at home. There are plenty of shades of brown that require minimal maintenance. Take the time to research different brands and shades of brown hair color before making your final choice.

As well, certain highlights will fade better than others. Your stylist can give you tips on which shades will last the longest. Certain tones such as tortoiseshell tend to blend in and look natural even as they fade.

Tips For Maintaining Brown Hair Color:

1. Hair Glaze

After shampooing and conditioning your hair, use a hair glaze that contains brunette pigments. This will keep your hair shiny and keep it from fading.

1. Coffee rinse

Coffee grinds are a great way to protect brown hair and help it maintain its sheen. Look for shampoos made for brunette hair tones that contain coffee grounds. Or you can use a DIY weekly coffee hair mask. A simple way is to rinse your damp hair with brewed coffee (after letting it cool), Let the coffee sit in your hair for up to half an hour before rinsing.

1. Avoid heating tools

Blow drying, curling, and/or straightening your hair day after day can make it brittle and dull your brown hair color. Let your hair air dry whenever possible. If you have to style your hair, apply a thermal spray beforehand to lock in the moisture while protecting the color and adding volume.

Stunning Looks for Brown Hair

Those with chestnut brown hair will love this medium brown to bright auburn fade. The darker undertones perfectly complement the fiery auburn tones. This style is stunning for those with long, wavy locks. The blend of warm chestnut brown, dark auburn, and light auburn make for a perfect multidimensional cascade of waves.

Red hues work well with darker brown shades as well. Keep in mind that red hair is high maintenance and will require some upkeep. However, dark brown fade into sun-kissed caramel and golden blonde hues are simply stunning and worth the extra effort.

Hairstyle trends from the 1990s are making a huge comeback. Chunky highlights such as the ashy brown shades displayed in this photo are not only very retro-chic but also very flattering. If you want to brighten up your dark brown tresses, add some chunky highlights, especially around your face. Ash brown hues will soften up your facial features without making you look washed out.

This style is especially pretty on long wavy locks and dramatic makeup such as smokey eyes.