If gray coverage is paramount to you, ask your stylist to use a shade that leans brown rather than incredible blonde for optimal blending without eliminating every silver hair. This will allow for seamless integration without destroying every silver hair.
If you are a dark brunette, try this exquisite ashy brown shade, which complements cool skin tones beautifully. Pair it with face-framing highlights for an eye-catching, multidimensional look!
Brunette-blonde contrast
If you have dark brown hair, adding blonde highlights instantly brightens it. From tortoiseshell blends like Halle Berry’s to full pastel blonde with dusty rose hues like Lily-Rose Depp’s pastel highlights with dusty rose hues – there is a style perfect for every hair texture and length!
Adding ash blonde to brunette hair can be an easy and subtle way to lighten it without drastically changing its hue. A balayage or ombre technique provides natural-looking results with low maintenance requirements.
Cool shades will draw out your eye color and bring dimension to your skin tone, whether placed throughout your hair or concentrated around your face for framing purposes.
Shiny ash brown
Ash brown hair is an elegant shade that works well with many skin tones, yet may look dull on fine or long locks. To combat this issue, request your stylist add subtle lowlights through your waves to add depth and give the illusion of thicker locks.
The ombre trend works wonders with ash-brown hair. It will accentuate your facial structure and eye color to emphasize all of your best assets, and is incredibly flattering on wavy locks for an effortlessly chic vacation destination look. Keep your new hue fresh and shiny by investing in color-preserving shampoo that can prevent dulling and discoloration of its hue.
Natural ash brown
Ash brown hair is a unique, natural-looking hue that won’t overpower your natural olive tones. Plus, it adds brightness with a hint of blonde to add extra dimension!
Experiment with light ash brown using the balayage technique for a subtler approach. This coloring method mimics hand painting for an organic, lived-in look – perfect for updating classic chin-length bobs or trying out pastel trends.
If your hair is dark brown or black, bleaching it first may be necessary before trying out an ashy hue. Redken’s ammonia-free ash brown box dyes provide 100 percent ultra-cool gray coverage without causing damage – ideal for creating the desired effect without suffering unnecessary split ends! For best results, use Dove hair Repairing Serum 1 Minute after each coloring session to protect and condition your locks as much as possible.
Ash brown with honey highlights
Adding ash blonde highlights to light ash brown hair can be a stunning way to improve your complexion and add dimension. This fabulous blonde hue works particularly well on brunettes with pink or pale skin tones; for maximum effectiveness, the balayage technique should be utilized; it allows for natural-looking results without using harsh bleaches that could damage your locks.
Make an impressionful statement with an updated classic chin-length bob with an ash brown ombre to look ultra chic and fresh! Ashy hues offer the ideal solution for those seeking the brunette-blonde contrast trend who may need help to bleach their natural hair color.
Explore a mushroom brown shade with ashy lowlights to achieve an earthy aesthetic reminiscent of the scent of petrichor (that pleasing scent after it rains). This on-trend color is ideal for beauties who don’t want to go full-blonde yet still desire sun-kissed strands.
Ash brown with silver
Ash brown is an ideal cool-toned shade for adding dimension and vibrancy to your locks. It features gray undertones that flatter most skin tones without overwhelming them. It is the perfect shade to pair with balayage highlights or platinum blonde strands that require darker bases.
If your strands are already light, ask your colorist to add a small dose of ash toner to your current dye job for a softer and more natural effect that won’t wash out over time. Ash toner also works excellently in ombre looks with caramel balayage strands!
Create the winter look with an icy mix of silver, light brown ash, and blonde hues – this look will ooze charm! While maintaining such an exquisite hue may require more upkeep than other hues, the result will surely be worthwhile!
