Okay, “brunette” means about a dozen different things depending who you ask, so let’s actually get specific. These are the real formulas I’m mixing on brunette clients this fall, not just a mood board, actual undertone and maintenance information you can bring straight to your colorist.
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Neutral Brunette
No warmth, no cool cast, just a true, balanced brunette. This is the lowest maintenance formula on this whole list.
Warm Brunette
A gold or red base note keeps warm brunette from ever looking flat, this is the formula I recommend most for medium skin tones.
Cool Brunette
Ash-based and slightly muted, this formula fights brassiness better than any other brunette tone.
Deep Brunette
Nearly black but not quite, deep brunette is the formula I reach for when someone wants drama without going full black.
Brunette with Dimension
A base color alone can look flat under indoor light, adding a subtle second tone is what actually makes brunette look expensive.
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This is one shade family out of our full Fall Hair roundup, covering colors, cuts, and trends for the whole season. Go there next for the complete picture.
