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Subtle yet striking styles for a hair color that’s anything but boring.
Mousy brown hair color is full of potential. It’s a perfect backdrop for nuanced highlights and gorgeous textures. So, if you’ve felt stuck with a color labeled as plain or uninspiring, it’s time to rethink the possibilities. This article celebrates the understated elegance of this wholesome shade.
When poise meets modern chic, you get a cool and reserved ashy-toned blend. For those with fair skin, it creates a subtle contrast without overpowering your features. The ashy tones also add depth without clashing with the complexion’s natural warmth. And for olive skin, they bring out the warmth and soften any sharpness in the undertones.
@hair_one_jerry
Warmer shades can add a healthy glow to your complexion in an instant. Look how this soft yet radiant color scheme brightens up the face! The colorist left the roots a tad darker for depth and added a lighter shade with a hint of gold around the face.
@ali_theartist
Not everyone is ready to commit to a light brown tone. With the roots showing and maintenance treadmill, it could quickly become a chore and strip you of all the joy of a new hair shade. But mousy hues make excellent accents for brunettes. If you’re naturally dark-haired with a deep brunette shade, try balayage highlights in the desired hue for a smooth and polished look.
@malloryhickshair
Bronde and mousy tones form a very organic combo that works with diverse coloring techniques. You can try them both in a money piece hairstyle for a seamless color transition or in babylights for a more subtle take. This bob haircut displays a masterful lived-in brunette shade with bronde face-framing pieces.
@hairbylisamathews
One more approach that can minimize bleach damage and let dark-haired beauties enjoy lighter shades is color melt. Your colorist will apply the darkest shade on the root, which normally doesn’t require bleaching. A somewhat lighter shade blends into the mid-shaft and the lightest shade is applied on the ends.
@brentdanielbasore
Yes, it is as sweet as it sounds! This long wavy bob has a touchable velvety texture, richly nuanced with highlights and lowlights. The lowlights add depth to the hairstyle and the soft face-framing highlights light up the face. The warm undertone will leave your hair glowing with a subtle sheen.
@rob.levi
This multidimensional wavy hairstyle stuns with its unprecedented volume, shape, and texture. The darker roots and skillfully placed lowlights grant this hairdo depth. The loose, carefree waves seem to be waiting to start dancing on the move. A rich and balanced look many fashionistas will love!
@thathairmagic
This creamy and soft shade screams elegance and high class. You’d be even more dumbfounded when you learn that the colorist took her guest from black box dye to this bougie masterpiece. If you’re still on the fence about a flattering brown blend – go consult a professional. They work miracles!
@yogacolourist
A one-length cut on straight hair might easily feel dull and one-dimensional. But there’s one simple trick to bypass this pitfall and it lies in a good color job. “This look took about 7 different formulas!” proudly says Natalie, the creator of this look. And the result is totally worth it!
@beautiful_by_natalie
Here’s a lighter, more glimmering take on the mousy trend. This balayage is decidedly balanced – not too ashy or brassy – just the right shade to suit virtually every complexion. Here it is styled in smooth, romantic waves but it will look amazing when styled in low-key beach waves as well.
@arif_ave
This luscious hairstyle begs to be photographed! The strands are as soft as the most expensive cashmere and give off a subtle sheen. The colors gradually transition from the shades of dark chocolate through brown sugar hues and into creamier, lighter mousy brown tones.
@hair.by.sashadc
Highlights can lend depth and dimension to your natural curls. Lighter shades create a stunning contrast, while warmer tones, like this caramel brown, can add a sun-kissed effect. Mind that highlighted textured hair may require extra care to keep it healthy and moisturized.
@hairby_meaganharris
What a unique and striking shade! It has a muted metallic sheen to it that is distinctly visible on the long locks. To make this look more dimensional, the colorist placed the tiniest babylights throughout the mane and then toned the hair with her guest’s favorite formula, just one level lighter.
@aurahairboutique
Once you experience the effortless charm of beachy waves, you’ll wonder how you have lived without them. In this look, the effortlessly scrunched texture is emphasized with the equally airy and sunlit shade of earthy brown. This shade is light and delicate and will grow out beautifully.
@kaleidoscope_styles_
If you are into cool-toned brown shades, ashy hair colors aren’t your single option. There are many beautiful shades, like mushroom brown, cool bronde, or rosewood tones. This sleek long bob boasts a rich brown base color and soft balayage highlights with barely-there pinkish undertones.
@creaturae.be
This luxurious hairstyle perfectly nails the expensive brunette trend – a rich glossy color and a soft velvety texture. Bouncy blowouts that leave your hair with plenty of natural volume work best to showcase the beauty of the hair color.
@thathairmagic
Fair skin with cool or neutral undertones looks stunning with mushroom brown hair shades! The cool undertones balance out any redness or pink hues in fair skin. The subtle, earthy tones add to the understated elegance of the look and perfectly nail the quiet luxury aesthetic.
@xhairby.ciara
Earthy browns are anything but plain. They are an utterly gorgeous option for all those who appreciate refined beauty and modern versatility. With the right kind of inspiration, they shine as a true statement of individuality.
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