So you have brunette hair? Lucky you! Brown hair colour complements a wide range of hues compared to other shades. Chocolate tresses are both bold and natural-looking, allowing brunettes to experiment with a plethora of striking colours without sticking out like a sore thumb. Alternatively, muted tones look elegant on brunettes without being boring.
Go wild and have fun with acid neons, vibrant saturated shades and jewel tones. Fuchsia, red and turquoise look particularly striking against classy brunette hair colours.
The only shade that can truly handle a strong print, brunettes can take on bold patterns to balance out the rich, dark hues in your hair. Flirt with animal prints, graphic patterns and power florals for added excitement.
Looking for something more subtle? Neutral shades are your friends too. A simple colour palette of black, grey and white look ultra-sophisticated when teamed with brown hair colour. White, in particular, can be used as a subtle or bold look. An all-white trouser suit or little white dress paired with a dark brown hair colour creates a simple yet striking statement.
Be sure to also consider the tone of your hair. Warm brunettes flaunting a chestnut brown hair colour are bound to turn heads when sporting olive green, orange-red and deep purple. Cool brunettes with ash brown hair colours look drop-dead gorgeous in chocolate brown, navy blue and charcoal grey.
What about black hair colour? Raven hair beauties look on fire when dressed up in pillar-box red, cobalt blue or royal purple. But avoid all black, especially if you have pale skin, to avoid looking too morose. Choose a dark brown for a similar, albeit softer, effect.
So… are there any hues this versatile hair colour should avoid? Yes, actually. Stylist and image consultant, George Brescia – author of style-bible Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life, advises against beige to avoid looking washed out. Pastels aren’t great either unless you’re olive-skinned