Instagram @color_by_giovannarita
#18: Effortless Fall Ombre Brown Hair
Go for an extremely effortless fall ombré brown hair idea by Giovanna Rita, a colorist from Astoria, NY.
“I recommend this look to most women. I always suggest going a few shades lighter than their natural color so it gives them brown sun-kissed hair,” Rita mentions.
The best part about a long brown look is that it’s really for almost anyone with any hair color. It’s beyond low-maintenance since you only need to come into the salon at least twice a year. You can wear it year-round, it’s easy to take care of, and it looks great with almost any long hairstyle.
Instagram @simplychriskelley
#20: Long Chestnut Waves with Highlights
Try a foil balayage painted on dark brown locks using Kevin Murphy Color. This idea is from hair artist Chris Brooke of Dulles, VA.
From the Kevin Murphy styling line, Brooke used Body.Builder that’s applied wet before the blowout.
Brooke continues, “I then used Anti.Gravity before curling each section vertically at the midshaft only. I also sprayed the hair lightly in three sections lightly with Shimmer/Shine, then ran my fingers and hands through.”
For at-home care, a Kevin Murphy Hydrate Wash and Rinse is a perfect product to use.
Instagram @kourtnierayannhair
#21: Dark Chocolate Brown Hair Color
Dark brown-chocolate color gives a dramatic look but adds in incredible shine with a subtle balayage.
Light to medium skin tones with a soft cool undertone look best in this chocolate brown hue. And for you ladies with lots of thick hair, ask your stylist for internal layering to remove bulk!
Instagram @_danielledoeshair
#22: Curly Pompadour for Dark Brown Hair with Red Highlights
Adding a bright red highlight (or extension) is a great way to brighten up your beautiful long dark brown hair without getting too crazy! This long dark hair is a great style for an evening out with friends or a special event. If you’re not ready to commit to the color pop, grab a clip-in extension, tease hair at the root, and clip it in!
Instagram @_danielledoeshair
#23: Dark Chocolate Hair with Caramel Highlights
Milk chocolate brown with flicks of caramel ombre’ at the tips is a great way to soften your dark mane. Adding tight waves brings this color to another level of fun!
This dark brown hair with caramel highlights is a great transition color for a brunette who is starting her journey towards blonde! At each appointment, have your stylist add more highlights to your hair and bring them closer up towards the scalp for a slower more healthy way to lighten dark hair.
Instagram @balayagedbysierra
#24: Deep Golden Brown
Take your long tresses to another level with this warm and rich golden brown! It has the most subtle highlights that look as if the sun made them.
Light skin tones that look great in warm oranges, reds, and burgundy wear this color fabulously, while hair that is medium in texture and has natural waves will help to hold this wavy style best.
To get these soft wavy curls on your long dark brown hair, curl it in two-inch sections with a 1-inch iron or wand. Let the curls cool completely, then softly brush through them. Use your fingers to gently arrange the waves and softly pin the sides back. Finish with your favorite hairspray.
Instagram @brianaguilarhair
#25: Voluminous Brown Hair with Mahogany Accents
Rich, dark brown hair with a soft glow of mahogany paired with amazing volume and texture will turn all the heads in any room you enter!
Light to medium skin tones with a cool undertone look great paired with this rich brown, while hair that is long and wavy or curly will help to achieve this voluminous style.
Instagram @yukistylist
#26: Sophisticated Wavy Style for Brown Hair with Highlights
Timeless brunette beauty with subtle highlights of lighter brown and brown meet to create a look that is both sophisticated and fun!
Light to medium skin tones look best in this rich hue. Locks that have a medium to light brown color are a great starting point to achieving this shade. When adding the soft red and lighter brown highlights to this color, don’t go overboard! This is one of those times that less is more.
Instagram @nicolasbeautystudio
#27: Dark Brown Hair with Face-Framing Contrasting Highlights
Radiant dark brown hair paired with a contrasting blonde face-framing highlights create texture and fun!
Medium to darker skin tones that look nice in warmer colors can wear this dark brown hair with highlights very well. Hair that is medium to thick and has a soft wave or curl to it will help to achieve this curly style.
Instagram @hairswonderland
#28: Long Dark Brunette Hair Color
Rich golden brown hue is beautiful if paired with full voluminous waves! The best part is they’re easy to achieve!
Any skin tone can pull off this beautiful shade of brunette on long hair! Hair that is naturally thick and wavy or curly makes it easy to get this style.
Keeping long, colored hair hydrated is key to making it last. Make sure to use a deep conditioner once a week like Pravana’s NEVO 60 sec deep treatment. In only 60 secs, it gives you soft, shiny, longer-lasting color for your long hair.
Instagram @brentdanielbasore
#29: Long Natural Brunette Hair with Curtain Bangs
Sweet waves, a natural-looking brunette brown color, and a longer curtain fringe bring the girl-next-door look to another level! The best part is that this look is easy to maintain and will always get you noticed.
Light skin tones that have a warm undertone wear this nature-inspired brunette well. Hair that is in good condition, medium in texture, and naturally straight will make achieving this look easy.
Instagram @giboazhair
#30: Brunette Brown Hair with Waves
Long brown waves, rich color, and bold makeup make this look extremely striking. The trick to these gorgeous waves? Only curl the middle of the hair, then slide the ends through your curling iron! Easy and beautiful.
Light to fair skin tones with a cool undertone pair nicely with this soft brunette, while hair that is medium in texture and naturally straight is the perfect palette to create these waves.
Hair not quite reaching these lengths? Ask your stylist about custom colored extensions to match your color. Explore the possibility of clip-ins so you can choose when to wear them and take them out!
Instagram @tesseghair
#31: Soft Mocha Brown Mane
Soft and sleek, this mocha brown hair has both! Tone on tone highlights varying within two levels of light and darkness create a beautiful palette.
Light to medium skin tones that look great in blues, violets, and dark reds wear this color great, while hair that is naturally or colored a medium brown will be able to achieve the tone-on-tone brown highlights easily.
Keeping hair healthy and trimmed will make this straight and sleek style easy to attain. Stop in the salon every 6-8 weeks for a trim to keep your ends nice and use a deep conditioner weekly to maintain moisture.
Long-haired brunette women have limitless options. Step out of your box and try a new style, a new color, or both!
