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While there are many shades of hair, brown hair, or brunette, is a popular hair color choice. There is a wide variety of shades, colors and highlights within the brunette family, making it a versatile option for many people. Different brunette colors work well with different skin shades and hairstyles. Always consult a hair care professional with any questions about the right color choice for you.
Cinnamon is a lighter shade of brunette, often with golden or red highlights. It can flatter fair skin and works well with both curly and straight hair. If purchasing hair color on your own, look for words like "spice," "golden" and "light" in the product description.
Chocolate brunettes have darker tones and the color is typically a dark brown that is close to a black shade. This can work well with olive skin as well as fair skin. This can be a glossy look that complements straight hair well. If purchasing hair color on your own, look for words like "cocoa," "dark" and "black" in the product description.
Brunette shades with the word "ash" typically have more blond highlights. This can be useful when covering gray or providing more highlights and definition to the hair. If purchasing hair color on your own, brunette ash colors come in light, medium and dark shades.
There are many popular brunette shades that resemble the tone and color of nuts, such as walnut and chestnut. These are typically medium-to-dark shades with reddish highlights or different shades of brown. If purchasing hair color on your own, look for words like "nut," "hazelnut" or "chestnut" in the product description.