Chocolate mauve hair will elevate your natural hue.
Meet the Experts
What Is Chocolate Mauve Hair Color?
Though this depends on what technique a stylist uses.
@modernsalon
No matter what, it’s guaranteed to keep eyes on you.
Chocolate mauve seems to offer a hint of dynamic rosy color that’s subtle but still so cool.
Chocolate Mauve Hair Fast Facts
Choosing a Shade:Everyone has different undertones.
@brooklynhairs
Choi recommends asking for a consultation before going in for a transformation like this.
Go in for a touch-up or glaze every 6 to 8 weeks.
Goes Great With:Bronze disco-inspired makeup or aberry lip and glossy eyes.
@saripaints
The Perfect Curls
Here’s the picture that started it all.
Rose gold turns into an ultra-pretty mauve when applied to darker hair, and voila!
These shiny curls are so great.
@overtonecolor
Before you go all out, try adding a few mauve highlights.
The best part: you’re able to always add more color.
It’s super subtle but probably becomes totally noticeable in the suntalk about a game-changer.
@shelbycolebeauty
Who knew a rosy tint could add so much fun to your standard look?
), perfectly blended pink champagne highlights, and a natural brunette base rounding it out.
Byrdie Tip
Go in for regular toning appointments to maintain the pretty mauve color.
@jc.manes
Though, root touch-ups?
Not even kind of necessary.
Just refresh the end colors in the salon.
@modernsalon
Purple Brown
Purple brown is chocolate mauve’s edgy little sister.
The color is punchy with lots of depth and shine.
Jewel-Toned Ends
@saripaints
For a low-maintenance rooted look, try amethyst ends.
@mizzchoi
They’re a great way to incorporate a fun change-up without going all the way.
Plus, it blends in nicely for natural-looking color.
Ombre Waves
A cute pup and amazing chocolate mauve ombre waves?
@hairsoakedinbleach
This color isoh so pretty.
Plus, give this look extra dimension by concentrating darker colors towards the ends.
This creates a subtle reverse ombre effect that really works.
Notice it’s not exactly a highlight, but hints of brighter color.
This keeps things understated enough for work, but imagine the color in the sun?
Also, avoid sulfates and always read the ingredient in the back.
FYI:Sodium laureth sulfateis actually a stripping agent and can wreak havoc on your fresh color.
Chocolate Strawberry
This all-over mauve creation is utterly delectable.
That slight lilac tinge is incredible.
Velvet Mocha
This chocolatey plum moment by @Chrisweberhair is absolute perfection.
Vivid Wine
A deeper wine hue shows up nicely on darker shades of brown and auburn hair.
We love how the purply-mauve tones add dimension to the base shade here.
Chocolate Mauve Gradient
Warm brown hair with auburn ribbons of color transitions into gorgeous chocolate mauve.
The results are dreamy, dimensional, and so easy to maintain.
