If we can't talk about a single blonde hair color, we can't talk about a single brown hair color either . And although it is one of the most versatile hair colors, it has an infinity of nuances and you have to know how to choose which one will suit you. Therefore, in the first place, we must learn to distinguish the different varieties of chestnut color, which go from the darkest -almost black- to the lightest, practically blond, and which can be warmer, colder, ash … In addition, the chestnut lends itself perfectly to playing with different techniques such as highlights, reflections or gradients.
What is universal is that a brown hair color always has charisma and is sensual. Whether in chocolate, coffee, honey or caramel tones, it always sweetens and rejuvenates. It is the most envied natural hair color, the best option for brunettes who want to lighten and illuminate their hair and for blondes who want to play with different shades in their hair.
Chestnut is a universal but very varied hair color and thanks to some of our favorite celebrities, we have been able to make a guide on the chestnut variants that are most worn now and which are the ideal ones for each skin type.
If we can't talk about a single blonde hair color, we can't talk about a single brown hair color either . And although it is one of the most versatile hair colors, it has an infinity of nuances and you have to know how to choose which one will suit you. Therefore, in the first place, we must learn to distinguish the different varieties of chestnut color, which go from the darkest -almost black- to the lightest, practically blond, and which can be warmer, colder, ash … In addition, the chestnut lends itself perfectly to playing with different techniques such as highlights, reflections or gradients.
What is universal is that a brown hair color always has charisma and is sensual. Whether in chocolate, coffee, honey or caramel tones, it always sweetens and rejuvenates. It is the most envied natural hair color, the best option for brunettes who want to lighten and illuminate their hair and for blondes who want to play with different shades in their hair.
Chestnut is a universal but very varied hair color and thanks to some of our favorite celebrities, we have been able to make a guide on the chestnut variants that are most worn now and which are the ideal ones for each skin type.
Chocolate brown
Chocolate brown
This chocolate color by Kim Kardashian is sensual and captivating and is perfect for playing with gradients and ombré highlights. Although it is also ideal as Kim looks, uniform and super bright.
- Who is it ideal for? This chocolate color looks great on girls with dark or medium skin and with dark eyes.
Photo: @kimkardashian
Copper chestnut
Copper chestnut
The chestnut that tends to red and with mahogany reflections is natural and as sweet as it is explosive. Copper has stood out among the hair trends of 2020 and will continue to triumph next fall and winter.
- Who is it ideal for? This brown base color with a very subtle reddish touch is perfect for women with light or golden skin.
Brown color
Brown color
The darkest brown, almost bordering on black, is sumptuous, sexy, and super flattering. It is the one that Penelope Cruz has been wearing lately and it is sublime. To give it more strength, give it a glossy touch.
- Who is it ideal for? For all skin types, although it favors olives more than those that are too light.
light brown
light brown
This light brown, which can also be called dark blonde, is natural, warm and super flirty, it is the blonde from when we were girls and it is a super feminine color.
- Who is it ideal for? Light brown is a fairly versatile color that suits us all but the key to making it perfect and according to our complexion is to find the ideal blonde shade. In the case of dark hair bases, darker or tanned skin, the golden and copper tones will always look more natural. For lighter or ash hair bases and light skin, we can achieve a natural blonde while maintaining the ash and beige tones, as in the case of Gigi.
Photo: @gigihadid
Smoky gold
Smoky gold
The 'smoky gold' is one of the tones that was most successful last winter, it is a very very warm tone . This summer, of course, is still on the rise, and what remains! We like how Natalie Portman, its great forerunner, is updating it with that flattering sunkissed touch. The tone has golden and smoky nuances typical of this time of year and is most desirable for its warmth.
- Who can wear it? These honey highlights on brown hair look equally good on light, medium and dark skin.
Melting Hazelnut
Melting Hazelnut
It is a very flirty and luminous hazel tone, based on reflections, ideal for women with brown hair. It is also the great favorite of brunettes who want to lighten their hair. It is usually illuminated with very natural and almost imperceptible light highlights.
- Who is it ideal for? For all skin types, although it looks spectacular with women with warmer colored skin.
Photo: @emrata
Intense cocoa
Intense cocoa
The darkest hair color before black falls into the range of the most sensual and explosive browns.
- Who is it ideal for? In women with very dark skin it is simply ravishing, as in the case of Kerry Washington.
Caramel brown
Caramel chestnut
This color full of warm undertones is versatile and "sweet." It shines in summer and winter and is the softest shade for chestnuts that don't want to go blonde altogether.
- Who is it ideal for? Women with fair or medium skin are very favored with this caramel color, which is also very beautiful as highlights or reflections in more brown hair.
Photo: @alexachung
