The right hair color has the same effect on your face as the right makeup; a shade that complements your complexion will bring out its natural glow and make you look radiant and refreshed.
So, how do you find that magical color? The good news is, there isn’t just one—you have plenty of options. Check out the details below on the best hair colors for brown skin and tips on how to choose the perfect shade for you.
1. Rooted Blonde
Rooted blonde isn’t just on trend, it’s also one of the most low-maintenance ways to be a blonde—and it looks stunning next to brown skin.
2. Brunette Balayage
A good brunette balayage is the standard these days: luxurious, natural and beautiful. If you want something simple but impactful, subtle highlights will illuminate your face and give dimension to your tresses.
3. Beige Blonde
Both warm and cool skin tones can pull off neutral hair colors but they look just okay instead of spectacular. On brown skin with neutral undertones, however, this soft beige hue looks absolutely stunning.
4. Auburn Hair
Auburn hair is a fall favorite and works beautifully with brown skin. This deep, muted shade will look amazing if your skin is warm toned and you don’t have a lot of contrast in your features. If you want to something brighter, ask your colorist to up the intensity by adding more red to the mix.
5. Honey Ombre Hair
Honey blonde is a beautiful warm shade that flatters brown skin, but you can still wear it if you’re cool toned. Ombre is the way to have it both ways when you like a hair color that isn’t quite right for you. By keeping a more flattering shade near the face, you can get the color you want and the color that suits you best.
6. Copper Hair
Yes, bright copper is a stunning shade, but what no one tells you is that you’ll be feeling yourself every time you look in the mirror. There’s something about the intense flaming locks that really boosts confidence—this is your sign to finally become a redhead.
7. Silver Hair
There’s only one hair color that suits everyone, and that’s silver. Dyed silver hair is notoriously difficult to maintain, but if you have natural sparkles in your hair, try gray blending for the most striking results.
8. Milk Chocolate Brown
The trendy, natural-looking chocolate brown has soft but luxe vibes perfect if you’re into understated looks.
9. Pastel Pink
Pastels look amazing with brown skin, but with the amount of bleaching they require, be prepared to give your hair lots of care and attention.
10. Butter Blonde
This stunning color proves that long blonde hair and glowing brown skin are a perfect match. To pick the right shade of blonde—or any other color—you need to consider your skin undertone, the subtle hue beneath the surface of your skin that can be warm, cool or neutral.
11. Jet Black
Hair color trends come and go, but glossy jet black hair is forever. Elegant, edgy or extravagant, whatever aesthetic you’re into, black hair can match it.
12. Platinum Blonde
The striking contrast between platinum blonde and brown skin looks very editorial and cool. To maintain the health of bleached hair, use gentle hair products and apply a deep conditioning mask once a week.
13. Caramel Brown
A few warm caramel brown highlights might be all the transformation you need. They are easy to achieve on dark hair, but they’ll make your face glow.
14. Lavender Hair
Lavender might not be a common hair color, but it looks incredible next to brown skin. This edgy hue will look best if your undertones are cool or neutral, and if they’re warm, opt for a shade with a little more red in the mix.
15. Ashy Blonde
Ashy blonde is as high maintenance as it gets, but if you’re willing to put in effort, it’s so worth. Make it a bit more easier on yourself with dark roots, so you’ll only need toning appointments for a while.
16. Bright Red Hair
Bright red hair will make you feel powerful, but it doesn’t last long. To stop it from fading too quickly, use only products suitable for color-treated hair and avoid over-shampooing.
17. Mushroom Brown
Mushroom brown hair has been one of the most coveted brunette shades of the past few years. If you love all things minimalist, you already know this is the one for you.
18. Wine Red
Wine red hair comes in a range of tones, from deep burgundy to nearly violet, so finding the shade that perfectly complements your skin tone should be easy.
19. Ashy Brown Hair
If you want to lighten your hair and warm honey or caramel balayage isn’t quite right for you, try going for ash brown highlights to frame your face.
20. Hot Pink Hair
Vivid colors are more popular than ever, with hot pink in the lead. The exact shade isn’t quite set, so your colorist can create a custom hue that perfectly flatters your complexion.
21. Blonde Money Pieces
Bleached blonde money pieces are the simplest, easiest transformation you can go for, but its impact is high. This retro look is a part of our ongoing obsession with the ’90s, and perfect if you love looking edgy.
22. Dark Purple Hair
Darker vivid shades like this deep purple will last longer than pastels, but color-treated hair always needs tinted conditioner if you want to maintain vibrancy until it’s time for your root touch-up.