Andrea Payme is a freelance copywriter and editor from New York City who has been living in Panama since 1999. A former Corporate Special Events Planner, Peace Corps volunteer, and the founder of the first backpacker hostel to ever open in David City, Panama, Andrea has a lot to write about! When she’s not writing, she enjoys trying to figure out ways to manage her super-curly hair, swimming for exercise, and reading. Her favorite quote is “Wanna know how to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans!"
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If you were born with light brown hair, you know better than anyone else about the blessings of this versatile shade. Quite easy to transform yourself into a light, bright blonde, and even easier to dye down to a darker tone – there’s literally something for everyone.
For those of you who weren’t born with a beautiful light brown hair color, don’t despair! There are plenty of ways to achieve the exact shade you want. Light brown can be versatile and unusual, and that’s what we want to prove to you.
If you have been considering a light brown hair color, it’s a very rewarding time to embrace it, as we have some of the best ideas in store for you. Most of them will require just a quality dye and, ideally, a professional coloring specialist to help set it all up correctly. Getting your hair color perfect is such a tricky challenge; we recommend that you select one (or more!) of these fantastic light brown hair color pictures to show to your colorist and use these hair ideas to choose the right shade.
@lisagreen_bixiecolour
This is one of our favorite brunette hair ideas. Long sandy tresses will look as good on your head as they do on the beach! The glazed golden brown and blonde highlights give the hair the sought-after sense of length, volume, and depth. This incredible light brown hair color idea is worth copying, indeed.
One way of bringing out the best in ash brown hair is choosing a really light blonde balayage. These long wavy tresses add dimension and seem to go on forever as they flow and cascade down the back. This light brown hair color is gorgeous, what can we say!
@divinestudio_
A light brown hair color dye is a good base for blonde highlights if you want to achieve a noticeable yet more discreet low-contrast ombre. The brown in this example adds depth and body by setting off the blonde ends, making the long wavy tresses look healthy and nourished.
@hair_by_ryanelizabeth
Wavy hair can never be TOO long when it’s tinted with fantastic shades of chocolate, caramel, and golden blonde. Let your multi-tonal locks flow freely to show off the enchanting medley of shades that complement each other so well.
@suetyrrellstylist
What do you get when you mix the cool tones of espresso-brown hair with copper and blonde lightening effects? A sassy shoulder-length lob that frames the face and can be worn down and loose, or up in an attractive ponytail! An excellent idea for a medium brown hair color that can immediately turn you into a damn hot brunette.
@prettylittleombre
Light brown sun-kissed tresses a whole new way to transform your average brunette shade into a new and eye-catching color. A picture can say a thousand words, so make sure you bring the photos of the hair ideas you like to your next salon appointment.
@askforamy
We are sure that light brown is the best choice for girls with warm skin tones. This light brown color with myriads of lighter brown, honey, caramel and blonde highlights looks chic, while a trendy wavy ‘do combined with darker roots solve the volume thing.
@garageacibadem
Shine everywhere you go, turn heads, and make people fall in love with you with this gorgeous light brown hair idea. Again, this is a good example of how you can keep your natural brown hair color and make it rock with the help of warm caramel highlights. It’s the right shade for ladies who have a thin hair type: multiple hues of light brown, caramel and blonde do a perfect job in adding extra volume.
@colorbykianna
If you want to stick to warm tones of brown, consider an overall blending of chocolate browns and honey. Placed correctly, they won’t result in an overly sweet combo, just enough to set off your tan.
@gretawagner_
When dyeing your hair bright blonde is too much for cool climates, but you can’t imagine your locks without changes, keep it simple with an almost all-one-shade light brown color. The long waves feature touches of caramel – just enough to keep this light brown hair interesting and engaging.
@hairgoalsbyhannah
Long, drab, and boring light brown hair color is livened up and energized with almost blonde waves that spring out from the medium chocolate base. Wear it with piece-y waves or blow it out completely straight.
@eunicekimhair
The long highlighted light brown hair is so appealing because it reminds us of warm and breezy beach days all year round. Shiny and touchable, these light brown locks are going to look as ravishing in an updo as it does in loose, relaxed curls.
@mane_ivy
Bring a photo of this light brown hair to your stylist if you want to get a feminine but at the same time low-maintenance look. Natural dark roots and an out-of-this-world mixture of browns, lighter and darker, warm and cold, made us fall in love with this color. Light brown is enormously enhanced by the texture that gives a lot to this cool look, adding volume and dimension.
@isthatpat
Blonde waves make this look absolutely awesome. We love the way the dark roots melt into golden brown that fades into blonde hair at the bottom. This light brown hair color is perfect for girls with olive skin tone and blue eye color.
@oladementeva
If you want to change your natural light brown hair color but going all-in isn’t your cup of tea, consider getting a couple of gold highlights. The wavy texture is definitely the thing to give you a cool beach vibe. And yes, just have another look at how beautifully darker roots and soft romantic tresses frame the girl’s face, making her skin tone stand out.
@oladementeva
Warm browns and sizzling copper tones make straight thick hair shimmer and shine. This light brown hair color is a wonderful way to showcase your gorgeous, healthy mane.
@cris_cobucci
If you’re a happy owner of thick dark brown locks but can’t imagine your hair without dyeing, you can consider getting caramel highlights and curling your hair in loose sexy wavy tresses. Together, they are terrific at making dark brown hair look more voluminous.
@un.rooted
When you’re in love with your brunette locks and don’t want to change up your natural color too much, one way to go is towards light brown hair color achieved with just a few cool bronde touches through the ends. This shade of brunette is perfect for cool skin tones.
@hairbymarissasue
Do you feel like you’ve run out of light brown hair color ideas for your shoulder-length hairstyle? Check out this awesome style that’s simple and easy to maintain. The tan-blonde ombre looks natural and as if you haven’t done anything special to make yourself stand out.
@colorbymaddie
When you streak light brown hair with bright blonde highlights and put it on an inverted bob, you get a sensual and creative hairstyle that is unique, artistic, and versatile. The extra-long side pieces touch the collar bone and draw attention to your face, while dark roots create a bold accent.
@suetyrrellstylist
When you have super-straight hair that is healthy, fine-textured and doesn’t need any processing to lie flat and sleek, go for a unique color, like this ash brown with a gold sheen. Light brown hair color is a go-to choice when the chosen hue is customized and coordinated with your skin tone and eye color.
@saloncouture_ny
Do you find your natural color a bit boring but aren’t ready to dye it all? Get this: mousy light brown hair color is given a new lease on life with blonde tips. A center part and tousled wavy tresses that hit at the collar bone have a slimming effect on the face and neck.
@mane_ivy
Long straight hair with super light feathery bangs works especially well if your mane has a tendency to be flat around the crown area. The center part also helps to give your light brown hair a sense of width and volume, while dark brown roots create contrast, dimension, and the appearance of fullness.
@sherrimeow
Rich reds and rusty auburn tones lend a spectacular glow to shoulder-length wavy locks. Swoopy tresses that fall gently around the face do a flattering framing job. The mane seems to shimmer when the light hits at the right angle. The perfect hair color for ladies who want to draw looks.
@alchemyxartistry
Long caramel waves look really light and summery when they are offset by a golden blonde ombre hair. It’s a style that looks fabulous on thick manes that can easily hold a curl. Make sure to carefully arrange the spiral waves to make them POP! We love how this soft touch of honey beautifully highlights light brown hair.
@hairbycarissaraia
When you imagine light brown hair color on long straight tresses, you might be thinking of something similar to the style shown here. It’s a soft and discreet solution for a woman who wants to bring out her naturalness and femininity. Without any doubt, this is the perfect brown shade for ladies who prefer classical looks.
@ashleyrosebeauty_
If you’re looking for light brown hair color ideas to feel like a queen, look no further. This chestnut brown shade with hues of copper is what you need to make a statement. We adore these shiny soft caramel framing tresses that highlight her beautiful skin tone and green eyes. Make it a bit messy, and voila – you’re the queen of hearts.
@hairbymickk
This shoulder-length hair looks awesome due to an elaborate mix of honey, strawberry blonde, and multiple shades of brown. A soft messy ‘do makes this light brown hair color look even more feminine. A shade like this will be great for transitioning from a brunette shade to blonde hair.
@_edwardsandco
Many girls feel disappointed with having thin hair. The good news is that with the right approach, you can get hair color and length that will show your mane to the best advantage. For thin hair, experts advise getting light shades, so if you’ve decided on brown hair color, go for a lighter brown shade like this girl. Her stylist has chosen a warm light brown hair color that works like magic. To enhance this marvelous effect, the stylist used highlights to frame the face and curled her hair in loose romantic locks.
@ahmetcobain
If you have dark brown, almost black hair and want to liven up your natural shade of brunette, you can steal this idea. Soft brown highlights do this job perfectly well, giving your dark hair extra shine and dimension. Totally chic, isn’t it?
@hobbschelsey_hairstylist
As you’ve seen, light brown hair doesn’t have to be plain and ordinary. In fact, there exists a “rainbow” of breathtaking shades of brown that can flatter a variety of skin tones. So, next time you’re in the mood to add a little spice to your brown light hair color, make sure to remember one of these sensational options. We hope our compilation of light brown hair color ideas has inspired you for your next trip to the stylist.
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