11. Caramel-Enhanced Brunette
Even small streaks can have a big impact. The caramel streaks might be fairly thin and concentrated near the front, but because they’re so light and warm, they really help punch up the neutral dark brown hair base.
12. Mussed and Voluminous Brunette Hair
This look proves that dark, messy hair can be extremely glamorous, as well. The combination of a deep side part, feathery waves, and a lot of volume come together to have a marvellous effect. The base of the hair is a black-brown shade, with caramel streaks at the end that add a bit more intentionality to the look.
13. Gold-Touched Dark Brown Waves
So pretty yet so simple! The naturally dark brown hair was made a bit more multidimensional with the addition of gold-leaning brown streaks, with a few additional streaks of golden blonde that frame the face.
14. Deep Reverse Balayage
You don’t have to give up on the idea of a dark brown balayage just because your hair has been lightened. This gorgeous, deep balayage was achieved on already bleached hair, with the roots dyed an espresso dark brown hair color, and with the mids and ends covered in a cool wash of medium brown and ash.
15. Bronzed Espresso Hair
Some more metallic hair to drool over! Neutral espresso is deep and rich, so the heavy streaks of caramel bronze along the bottom add multidimensional sheen that is emphasized by the slightly feathery waves.
16. Copper and Chocolate Princess Waves
Styling your hair into unidirectional waves is the real secret to feeling like a princess, although a great hair color also helps. The base of the hair is a deep chocolate brown with a copper sombré with very thin streaks that add texture.
17. Chocolate and Gold with Curtain Bangs
Color and a cut, anyone? We’re obsessed with curtain bangs right now, and this look proves they look great along with a balayage. The hair is a unique combination of cool dark brown that leans a touch towards purple and bright golden blonde highlights.
18. Ginger to Dark Brown Transition Hair
Hair color is often a journey, and going from brunette to redhead or vice versa can require multiple steps. We like this combination of cool, reddish dark brown hair with a ton of vivid, coppery streaks all on its own or as a mid-point on that journey.
19. Brown Sugar Balayage
Sweet and warm but without red or brassy tones – this is a great take on dark brown hair for those with warm or olive undertones. The roots and upper mids are a neutral espresso that gets progressively lighter with a heavy balayage technique. The mids are a medium brown, and the ends are a bright, playful golden-brown sugar shade.
20. Soft and Cool Dark Brown
If your skin has those cool undertones, then this would be a very harmonious hair color to try out. Though it looks soft and smooth, there is actually a lot of shade variation going on here with deeper, purple-leaning brown hair as well as hints of more reddish auburn.
