These are the best brunette hair colors for every skin tone

If you’re feeling stumped on your fall hair transformation, look no further than your wrists! The skin on the inside of your wrist holds the key to unlocking your undertones. Your skin undertones can be a big help when determining which hair colors will look best on you.

While going lighter can be a little more forgiving, darker hair colors tend to accentuate skin tones more, making it even more essential to find the right match for your particular tone. Your colorist will be best equipped to pinpoint the exact shade that will work best for you, but you can consider this a quick guide to help you look for fall hair color inspo!

Neutral undertones 

First, let’s address a common issue if you’re having trouble determining if your undertones are more green or more blue, there’s a good chance that you have neutral undertones. While this may sound a little confusing at first, it’s good news! Those with neutral undertones can wear nearly any shade. Meaning, both classic chocolate shades and more trendy cool tones work equally well with your skin tone.   

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Warm Undertones 

Classic fall hair color combinations like chocolate browns and caramel highlights will look best on you. If you’re looking for a little brightness and warmth, try asking your colorist for a sombré technique—starting with a deep, rich brunette at the base and fading down to lighter caramel and honey shades at the mid-lengths and ends. 

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Cool Undertones 

Deep, cool shades will look best on you. Picture dark chocolate tones and the sheen of dark roast coffee beans. You will want to ask your colorist to keep the tones ashy and cool. If you want to stay on the lighter side, look for mushroom brown tones, which can also be broken up with cool-toned highlights.  

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