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Winter is the perfect time to take your hair a few notches darker.
The color category hosts endless interpretations ofbrunette, black, and even red shades that we know and love.
Ahead, find 10 darker hair color ideas we can’t wait to recreate.
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“It is always important to be clear on your desired tones.
Here, that means dark, red-brown tones.”
Then have them blend into a milk chocolate color through the ends," says hair colorist Paula Peralta.
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“If you love the espresso tone but dont want to commit, ask about ademi-gloss applicationinstead.”
Plus, it looks fabulous paired with warmer base colors.
However, Cohen does note this particular technique looks best on long hair.
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“The longer length gives the illusion of a more sunkissed and natural highlighted look,” she explains.
“This [style] on short hair could look contrived.”
“Ask your hairstylist for all-over dimensional highlights with a milk chocolate root and light caramel ends.”
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The one-dimensional hue is anything but boring, as seen here on Constance Wu.
Renaissance Red
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Want something a bit more outside of the box?
Stay away from shades of brown and black and go for a deepcopper-red, instead.
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Sophie Turner stuns with renaissance red locks, which feature a red-violet undertone.
“The balance of warm and cool tones make it gorgeous on most undertones,” shares Peralta.
“Ask your stylist for a dimensional mix of copper and red tones.”
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The dimension of this color is evocative of the sun setting on her hair.
“Its a low-maintenance way to brighten up your color without too much commitment.”
“This color will work on anyone who wants to look naturally illuminated,” she adds.
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“Ask your hairstylist for a blended balayage effect with a light caramel tone.”
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