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Choosing a hair color is a daunting task.
Ahead, celebrity hairstylists Trey Gillen and Richy Kandasamy share their 20 favorite hair color ideas for brown hair.
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Keep reading for our list of 20 hair colors that look extra gorgeous with brown eyes.
“I love putting lavender in my brown shades to enhance the gold in a brown-eyed person.
Gillen says “live a little and bring out the rich auburn undertones in your brown.”
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This color is also a great option for those who have a lot of red or orange undertones naturally.
This highlighting technique emphasizes your facial features by lightening the strands that frame your face.
Gillen explains that this will give brown hair a boost by strategically drawing interest to your face.
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This will allow those lighter strands to really pop against your brown eyes.
He says it’s a look that is sophisticated and smolderingand we have to agree.
If you are going to be coloring curly hair, Gillen does recommend giving it some TLC afterward.
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“After color, give your hair some love and nourishment with the SachajuanCurl Treatment.
After washing, towel dry, apply Curl Treatment, and set a timer for 10-20 mins.
Rinse well and style as normal.
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you’re free to also use it as your daily conditioner in the shower,” advises Gillen.
All of these colors can complement naturally brown eyes and play off of the depth of colors inside.
Not ready to commit to a full head of sunset hair?
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Gillen recommends a sunset balayage for a similar vibe.
“I always love a natural looking balayage with warm sunset tones.
“This is a show stopper, and is almost blonde but not quite,” he says.
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Caramel Ribbons
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Julia Roberts never shies away from large, caramel ribbons.
“Caramel is never a mistake with brown eyes,” says Gillen.
“Chunky ribbons are trending and totally give summer vibes.”
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“This allows every level of brown to be present,” says Gillen.
“Darkest at the root to lightest brown at the endsthink modern ombre.
The darkness at the root wont wash you out and will help with low-maintenance hair appointments.”
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Kandasamy loves pastel hair colors for brown eyes because it creates a stunning contrast.
He says pink will make your brown eyes pop because of the opposite depth and tone of color.
Jet-Black
True jet-black hair is a stunning contrast to brown eyes.
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Kandasamy says jet-black hair creates harmonious intensity for brown eyes - something we can’t help but agree with.
Consider adding hints and highlights to test how a hair color balances out your skin and eye colors.
“We often think of ‘beigey blondes,’ but take things a little darker,” he explains.
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Dark Brown
Can’t go wrong with a classic!
Dark hair and eyes make for a deeply beautiful combo.
Kandasamy says dark brown hair creates a balance for brown eyes, helping them to really shine.
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Peach Tones
This look is peach-perfect for brown eyes.
Kandasamy explains that peach tones help to calibrate the richness of brown eyes, providing a playful balance.
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