I have to admit, when it comes to hair I really relate to Eva Longoria. The Desperate Housewives actress and politically active celeb rarely experiments with hair color, normally sticking to brown and black shades that enhance her natural color. She was recently spotted strolling around West Hollywood with some new, but extremely subtle chestnut brown highlights. And why not? If the color fits, then wear it! The best brunette looks are always the natural-looking shades just kicked up a notch.
Which got us thinking about the most flattering hair colors for some of us brunette chicas. If you've been searching, opt for a color that's within two or three shades of your natural color, whether it's lighter or darker–that always looks best. Check out a few of these celebrity brunettes for inspiration!
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Caramel
Golden and caramel highlights look great against a light brown base. They also tend to illuminate and brighten light and olive complexions, like Jennifer Lopez’s. Ask your stylist to add face framing highlights that get lighter towards the ends. For natural-looking results, request a light or medium brown base.
Ombré done right
Ombré streaks are still in style, but this year it’s more about easily blendable shades rather than dramatically dyed ends–the point is to avoid looking like you’re in desperate need of touching up your roots. That means NO black base and blonde ends chicas! If you have dark brown hair like Salma Hayek’s, ask your colorist to dye your mid-length and ends only two or three shades lighter than your natural color. Medium ash brown or chestnut colors will complement a dark base best.
Golden brown
These sunny, golden brown streaks really warm up Eva Mendes’ naturally tan complexion. For a similar look, ask your colorist to create highlights that easily blend, as opposed to streaky ones. This will give you more of a natural, sun-kissed look.
Honey highlights
Brown highlights blended over a natural medium brown base can prevent you from looking too washed out. Just look at how great it looks on Jessica Alba!
Dark ash brown
Dark ash brown hair looks good against most skin tones, but It tends to look best on dark, olive, and medium tan complexions like Dania Ramirez’s. For fairer complexions, try to have layers added throughout your head to keep the color from looking too overwhelming or harsh.
Black
Not everyone can pull off this deep shade like Camila Alves can. Dark black hues tend to look best on olive, medium, and dark skin tones. For fair or light complexions, start off with a dark brown or soft black instead. Jet black hair can easily wash out very pale skin.
