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The Most Stunning Hairstyles for Brown Hair

Brunettes have a major edge when it comes to specific hairstyles for brown hair! First, there are so many amazing natural and box color shades out there. Second, it’s easy for them to enhance a certain style or cut by going darker or lighter, or getting highlights. Third, brown hair tends to be thicker and fuller than blonde locks, which offers a wider range of hairstyle options. It’s a win-win-win for brunettes everywhere! In this article, we’re taking a peek at some of the best hairstyles for brown hair that are guaranteed to flatter your face and show off your tawny tresses.

Short and Medium-Length Hairstyles for Brown Hair

Whether your natural or dyed brown hair is auburn, chestnut, ash or dark chocolate, you can effortlessly rock cropped and shoulder-length brunette hairstyles. Medium and short hairstyles for brown hair usually suit every texture and face shape, so dive in and find one that fits the look you want to achieve.

Angled Lob
Blunt Cut with Balayage
Fringy Haircut
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Angled Lob
The only difference between lobs and bobs is that a lob tends to be longer. It’s an easy hairstyle for brown hair because it isn’t partial to straight, wavy or coily hair – it’s all good. Angled lobs look especially striking on darker brunettes with a lighter skin tone because they create a lovely contrast.
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Blunt Cut with Balayage
If you think blunt cuts sound stark, try softening things up with freestyle balayage highlights. Nutrisse BY1 Ultra Balayage - Icing Swirl is a breeze to do at home and works on a wide range of base shades from dark blonde to dark brown.
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Fringy Haircut
From choppy and feathered to wisps and baby bangs, fringy cuts really take the prize for versatility and style. Layers and side-swept bangs look particularly stunning on brunettes with any face shape, and we recommend opting for a styler like Pure Clean Gel to keep your fringes in check throughout the day.

Long Hairstyles for Brown Hair

There is no shortage of fetching hairstyles for long brown hair no matter where it falls on the straight-to-kinky hair spectrum. Choose a cut that you can wear both down and up to match every mood and occasion. And think about having the right styling products in your hair care arsenal to make every hairstyle for brown hair look its best.

Layered Curls
Ombre Beachy Waves
Updos
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Layered Curls
The subgenres of layered haircuts for curly hair are barely-there, well defined and choppy. It can be easy to miss subtle gradients on darker brown hair, so think about being a little bolder with your layers to better show them off. To keep your curly layers frizz-free and separated, Curl Construct Mousse is your best friend.
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Ombre Beachy Waves
Ombre and balayage hairstyles for brown hair are the ultimate in casual chic. The real magic happens when ombre highlights are done on beachy waves because they add the depth that brunette locks crave. Don’t forget to lock in the moisture and shine with a leave-in like Pure Moisture 10-in-1 Spray. 
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Updos
We could write a book about the updo hairstyle for brown hair! Ranging from dramatic and demure to convenient and protective, updos always look amazing on brunettes. Check out our inspo for curly updos and the Garnier how-to on buns, ponies, braids, and more. Long brown hair can pull it all off, so keep trying lots of different dos and have fun.

Learn More about Brown Hair Color

Now that you’ve seen how many gorgeous hairstyles for brown hair there are, consider exploring all your options for enhancing your natural brown hair or unleashing your inner brunette. For the ultimate inspiration, Garnier has tons of ideas for brown hair color and pro tips on picking the best brown hair shade for your skin tone. Then shop all our brown hair colors to match your style and needs, whether it’s 100% gray coverage, a quick touchup or nourishing all-over color.

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