THE BEST BRUNETTE HAIR COLOURS

They say blondes have more fun - but brunettes know that’s a myth.

If you’re feeling a bit tired of your brunette locks, fight the urge to change your hair colour completely and take a look at these stunning brunette shades we’ve curated.

From rich, dark chocolate and ash brunette to honey and golden brunette, there are so many ways to update darker tresses.

Light brown hair

Light brown hair is a soft, natural-looking shade that sits just deeper than blonde, blending golden and beige tones into a radiant, easygoing brunette. It flatters a wide range of complexions thanks to its luminous warmth, which brightens the face and gives hair a healthy, sunlit glow.

Whether you're transitioning from blonde or simply after a softer brunette look, light brown is universally flattering and effortlessly low-maintenance.

Get the look: Use our Precision Foam Colour 6N Light Natural Brown for a natural, multi-dimensional finish.

Dark brown hair

Dark brown hair is a rich, intense brunette that borders on black, creating a striking frame for the face and instantly boosting shine. Its high pigment density makes hair look thicker and glossier, while the dramatic tone enhances facial features and suits a wide range of skin tones - especially olive or cooler complexions.

Get the look: Try our Precision Foam Colour 3N Deep Brown Black for sleek, high-impact depth.

Chocolate brown hair

Chocolate brown hair strikes the perfect balance between warm and cool tones, combining a deep brunette base with subtle cocoa undertones. Its smooth, rich finish adds instant polish, and because it sits neutrally on the tone spectrum, it suits almost every skin tone and eye colour.

Get the look: Embrace your sweet side by using our Precision Foam Colour 5B Medium Chocolate Brown to unlock rich, delicious brunette tones.

Cocoa brown hair

Cocoa brown is a velvety brunette with slightly cooler, neutral undertones - think soft, smoky chocolate with a refined edge. Its balanced tone makes it a smart choice for those wanting richness without warmth, and it helps neutralise any brassiness in previously lightened hair. The result is a modern, understated look with natural elegance.

Get the look: Experience flattering brunette tonality with our Precision Foam Colour 4BG Dark Chocolate Brown for a creamy, sophisticated brunette.

Ash brown hair

Ash brown hair is a cool-toned brunette that tones down red and orange undertones, giving hair a smooth, smoky finish. It’s ideal for anyone looking to eliminate warmth from their colour and works especially well with pink or olive skin tones. Ash brown feels chic, modern, and clean - perfect for that ‘expensive brunette’ look.

Chestnut brown hair

Chestnut brown is a deep, warm brunette infused with subtle reddish undertones that mimic the tone of roasted chestnuts. This shade adds vibrancy and glow, especially in soft, natural light, and beautifully enhances hazel and green eyes.

It’s a flattering option for cooler months or anyone wanting a hint of warmth without going full red.

Get the look: Our Precision Foam Colour 5N Medium Natural Brown is the perfect choice for radiant, rich, autumn-ready colour.

Golden brown hair

Golden brown is a soft mid-tone brunette woven with golden undertones that shimmers under sunlight. It mimics natural lightening from the sun and brings warmth and movement to the hair, especially flattering on neutral or warm skin tones. This shade's golden hues lift the overall look, creating a radiant, fresh finish.

Get the look: Our Precision Foam Colour 6G Light Golden Brown is the perfect pairing to lift and illuminate your brunette.

Honey brown hair

Honey brown combines a soft brunette base with golden-blonde undertones, giving hair a rich amber warmth that feels light-reflective and fresh. This multi-dimensional shade flatters warm and neutral complexions alike, adding softness to the face and brightness to the overall look.

It’s a gentle way to lighten without losing depth, and works especially well with balayage or ombré colouring techniques.

Copper brown hair

Copper brown is a bold, spicy brunette with vibrant red and copper undertones that infuse warmth and energy into your hair. Perfect for those looking to make a statement, this coppery shade works beautifully with fair to medium skin tones and enhances green, hazel, or light brown eyes.

Get the look: Inject a dose of multi-dimensional colour to your brunette with our Precision Foam Colour 5R Radiant Red Medium Red Brown - perfect for brunettes who want to go to the next level.

Warm brown hair

Warm brown hair is a rich, dimensional brunette filled with golden, amber, or red undertones, delivering a toasty finish that feels flattering and full of life. This shade suits almost everyone and adds natural luminosity to the hair, making it an ideal choice for brightening dull tones and adding softness to your overall look.

Can blondes go brunette?

Absolutely - blondes can go brunette. Dyeing blonde hair brown is often more straightforward than going the other way, but there’s a method to getting it right.

Blonde hair - especially if it’s been lightened or bleached - lacks the red, orange, and yellow pigments that give brunette shades their richness. To avoid unwanted orangey tones or brassiness, colourists use a pre-dye method called a colour fill, gradually adding warm pigments back into the hair - usually in two-shade increments.

The colour fill is the prep step - essentially reintroducing the warm undertones that blonde hair is missing. Once the hair has been properly filled with those underlying pigments, the actual brunette dye is applied over the top.