Dark brown hair color: who suits and how to dye the strands?

When deciding which color scheme to dye their hair, many women prefer natural shades, and "dark chestnut" is especially popular. On the one hand, this hair color helps to emphasize the natural skin tone and expressiveness of the eyes, on the other hand, it refers to restrained tones that look equally harmonious in a strict office and at a youth party.

Usually, when dyeing hair, women face the acute problem of changing their wardrobe, selecting high-quality care cosmetics and a new make-up. However, changing the shade to dark chestnut will not create such problems - this shade is in good harmony with any color combinations, suitable for any style and any type.

But the benefits of dark red color do not end there:

• this color always looks natural, fresh and natural;
• in brunettes painted in chestnut tones, the growing hair roots are not so noticeable;
• chestnut allows you to mask the split ends of the hair, so that the curls always look extremely neat and healthy;
• the color suits any style, any color and style of clothing;
• chestnut motifs on the hair create a soft and feminine image, bring a feeling of calm and comfort, and in addition, soften overly sharp facial features;
• girls with low-expressive features with such coloring literally transform - the complexion is refreshed, and the eyes become deep, the contour of the lips and eyebrows look brighter;
• curls painted in chestnut shades visually look thicker and more voluminous;
• hair gives the impression of shining and even glossy;
• the color emphasizes the youthfulness of the skin, and in addition, it successfully conceals for several years - this is especially valuable for women who are faced with the onset of age-related changes.

However, dark chestnut also has its drawbacks:

• not all chestnut paints can paint over gray hair well;
• if the toning is uniform, then it can emphasize all the defects of the haircut and styling;
• unstable or non-professional paints quickly turn red or rusty;
• the color does not suit women with narrow faces;
• cold chestnut is best avoided by owners of porcelain skin, and too dark tones will make pale faces painful and tired.

Dark brown shades are recommended for those of the fair sex who lack their own hair volume - this color visually adds density and relief, creates spectacular color play.

If the curls are naturally dark, experts recommend such women to combine light and dark notes. Thanks to the mixing of tones, the shade will turn out to be playful, deep and make its owner more interesting. For girls who prefer bold experiments, more creative options are offered when dark brown hair is shaded with purple or burgundy shades.

If we talk about the color type, then the dark chestnut is recommended for women with the “spring” or “autumn” type. However, this shade can also be suitable for "winter" and "summer", but only if cold varieties of chestnut are used - as a rule, they are obtained in salon dyeing by mixing chestnut and ash paints.

In general, dark chestnut can rightfully be called a universal color - with the right choice of shade, it will suit women of any type of appearance, of any age and style.

Among the most popular tones, the following varieties are distinguished.

• Pure dark chestnut - this shade will certainly interest most of the fair sex, since it is a universal, deep tone. It suits young girls very much, and makes women of mature age more spectacular, sleek and stylish. When using high-quality dyes, gray hair can be painted over.

• Ash chestnut - an even cold shade, which looks very unusual, makes the look more luxurious and makes it expensive. Color is often used for partial staining techniques - balayage, shatush or gradient. It is usually used in contrast to reds and golds.

• Golden chestnut - this coloring is ideal for young girls with funny freckles. But for ladies who have stepped over the 30-year age limit, it is better to give preference to other tones, since the golden notes of dark chestnut on mature faces can look ridiculous and give the appearance of a "youthful person."

• Copper - this is a very rich, rich tone that gives the hair an extra shine. Such coloring will be an excellent option for women whose skin tends to pigmentation. In addition, copper toning well overlaps gray hair, at the same time, when using high-quality dyes, the composition stays on the hair for a long time and is not washed off.

• Frosty chestnut - usually a similar color is used by owners of dark blond or medium blond hair, the result is a deep cold shade. It looks very natural - frosty notes visually brighten the skin, making the girl's appearance more aristocratic and sophisticated.

• Dark caramel - a warm shade that looks as harmonious as possible on ladies with brown eyes. It is noteworthy that the haircut can be absolutely any, moreover, the color is universal, therefore it is equally good on both young girls and older women. Often used for multi-tone coloring.

• Chocolate chestnut - the most intense color scheme among all dark chestnut shades. Stylists love to use it when carrying out toning using the ombre and shatush technique.

• Walnut - usually hairdressers use this color for monochrome toning, as well as for highlighting individual strands. Walnut chestnut is very popular for performing gradient coloring. The color looks good on owners of short and ultra-short haircuts. It is often used by ladies in order to return to their natural color - the solution allows you to look neat in any situation, even if the tips are pretty branch.

• Chestnut blond - delicate and very natural shade, most often used by owners of straight long hair. Thanks to the combination of chestnut and black shades, you can achieve a natural shining iridescence on the hair. Kohler suits women with light and dark curls.

• Red chestnut - intense color that gives hair extra shine. This shade is good for mature women - it makes their appearance more noble and feminine, but for young girls it is better to dwell on other toning options.

• Chestnut red - suitable for young ladies with pronounced pigmentation on the skin, makes a woman more youthful and effective.

In order to find the right shade, you can use the following recommendations:

• for the owner of brown eyes, depending on the color of her skin, warm dark chestnut tones with reddish and red tints will be harmonious;
• for women with pale skin and light blue or gray eyes, cold shades of dark chestnut can be recommended;
• ladies with dark or olive skin should opt for caramel, copper and other soft warm shades, regardless of what color their eyes are.
• green-eyed beauties with light pigmented skin should prefer warm shades with copper or golden tints.

When choosing a paint, special attention should be paid to whether the dye contains ammonia, it is also worth finding out the name of the shade and the number that is indicated on the package.

As for digital designations, you need to choose those that are in the range from 2 to 5 - the intensity of the color and how dark the curls will turn out depend on this. Accordingly, the name of the tone speaks for itself.

Keep in mind that quality paint cannot be cheap. It is best to give preference to products of well-known brands, since your appearance and hair health depends on the composition of the dye.

Among the products that have earned the most positive consumer reviews are the following brands.

• Garnier. A world-famous brand that produces dyes for both women and men. To date, the main forces and resources of the company are concentrated on the production of Color Natural products. These dyes give deep, rich, but at the same time natural shades. The colors are enriched with olive oil, which nourishes and moisturizes hair, minimizing damage caused by aggressive ingredients. The cost of packaging varies from 120 to 300 rubles.

• Palette. The composition of the popular Schwarzkopf brand. This coloring agent is classified as a budget.The pigments included in its composition do a good job of toning the hair and stay on the hair for a long time. Contains caring ingredients, so the hair remains soft and silky. The only drawback of the paint is a pungent smell. The cost is approximately 120-150 rubles.

• Estel. The paint from the professional series is durable, therefore it can successfully dye hair with any structure in a brown shade. By the way, the manufacturer produces not only paints, but also tonics, balms and tint shampoos, which allow you to maintain the intensity and depth of color in between stains. Using these products, you can even change your hair color for a couple of tones.

• L`Oreal. A well-known cosmetic brand that produces chestnut hair dyes in a wide shade palette. Many of them have a care function, for example, formulations with micro oils. Additionally, preparations are produced without ammonia. The cost of the paint is 350-400 rubles.

• Wella. Several tint lines of this brand of paint are produced, including professional formulations. The manufacturer also offers a wide selection of toners and shampoos to maintain a bright color. The cost of such paints is on average 700 rubles.

• Londa. This dye contains a lot of ammonia, but this is the only way it can effectively paint over gray hair, which is why the dye is very popular among mature women. At the same time, the composition is distinguished by a relatively low cost - about 120 rubles, therefore it belongs to the budget category.

The main advantage of the dark chestnut color is that it is quite easy to get it with home dyeing - they usually go to a beauty salon only if you want to get some kind of unusual effect on your hair, for example, ombre, 3D dyeing or highlighting.

It is noteworthy that when staining in this color, there is no need to do preliminary discoloration, even if the original color of the curls is black. In addition, dark chestnut successfully hides red or red colors.

Coloring is very simple. To do this, the coloring emulsion is diluted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and then, starting from the occipital region towards the front, all strands are evenly painted over. When the entire head is processed, the hair is brushed and kept for the required time.

In order to avoid problems with growing roots, stylists recommend painting the root part of the mop with a darker and more saturated paint. For this, two methods are used:

• coloring in a different tone;
• hair dyeing according to the scheme: first the root area, then the ends - thanks to a similar trick near the head, the color will turn out to be more intense, but the transition will be smooth.

The most popular is full dyeing - this way the hair looks more sophisticated. In order for the paint to lay evenly, hairdressers use a little trick - they moisten the hair with plain water before toning.

Do not forget that even the best hair dye still involves a chemical effect on the strands, so the hair structure is partially damaged. To maintain the health of the curls, it is necessary to use special shampoos and conditioners for colored hair after dyeing. - they have the ability to restore strands, and in addition, they maintain the saturation and brightness of the hue.

If you wish, you can also resort to effective salon procedures:

• cauterization - applying a special composition to the hair, which allows you to get rid of split ends and eliminate damage to the hair shaft;
• illumination - treatment with a preparation that takes care of the hair and has a slight toning effect;
• lamination - this procedure creates a film on the hair that gives shine to the hair and protects the hair structure from negative influences.

In addition, it is advisable to avoid ultraviolet rays and be sure to wear a hat in sunny weather. If you neglect this measure, then the ends of the hair will very soon become weakened and dull.

Hair oils have a very good effect - you can buy ready-made oil-based care products, or you can make a mixture yourself. Oils restore the hair structure well, but you should not resort to them more often than once every 10-14 days, since in this case the pigment from the curls will be washed off very quickly.

In conclusion, we will give some tips for women, who decided to become a dark brown-haired woman.

• With a similar hair color, when choosing a make-up, it is better to give preference to the classic style - the tonal base should be as close as possible to the natural skin tone, the highlighter should be applied in a minimum amount, it is advisable to choose the shadows from the peach range, but the color of the lipstick is not of fundamental importance.

• Particular attention should be paid to the eyebrows - they must be a tone lighter than the hair.

• Dark chestnut does not impose any requirements on a woman's wardrobe, however, blue, pink and red shades look most harmonious in combination with such a hair color. The classic black and white version will not be the best combination, so if the dress code dictates its requirements, it is best to leave the bottom black, and instead of a white blouse, wear a cream or light blue blouse.

For information on how to get brown hair color and paint over gray hair, see the video below.