17 Stunning Dark Brown Hair Color Ideas

Get ready to be obsessed.

08 March, 2018
17 Stunning Dark Brown Hair Color Ideas

Get ready to be obsessed.

Alessandra Ambrosio

As one of Victoria's Secret's longest-running Angels, this supermodel knows a thing or two about gorgeous hair. Try her simple look by asking your stylist for long layers and a single shade of chestnut.

1Alessandra Ambrosio

As one of Victoria's Secret's longest-running Angels, this supermodel knows a thing or two about gorgeous hair. Try her simple look by asking your stylist for long layers and a single shade of chestnut.

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Kerry Washington

A cool shade of ultra-dark brown looks stunning with wavy hair, particularly when it's as healthy and voluminous as the Scandal star's.

2Kerry Washington

A cool shade of ultra-dark brown looks stunning with wavy hair, particularly when it's as healthy and voluminous as the Scandal star's.

Padma Lakshmi

Want to spice up your dark brown hairstyle? Try adding beachy waves for a fun, carefree look.

3Padma Lakshmi

Want to spice up your dark brown hairstyle? Try adding beachy waves for a fun, carefree look.

Megan Fox

Give your hair gorgeous, Old Hollywood-inspired finger waves for a stunning look worthy of the red carpet — or just date night.

4Megan Fox

Give your hair gorgeous, Old Hollywood-inspired finger waves for a stunning look worthy of the red carpet — or just date night.

Mindy Kaling

Not all ombre hair has to go from brown to blonde — you can get a subtle graduation of color by asking your stylist to keep the top of your locks black, then transition the last few inches to a warmer, dark shade of brown.

5Mindy Kaling

Not all ombre hair has to go from brown to blonde — you can get a subtle graduation of color by asking your stylist to keep the top of your locks black, then transition the last few inches to a warmer, dark shade of brown.

Lupita Nyong'o

Short hair looks great in deep brown shades, too, like this beautiful pompadour that simultaneously looks old school cool and strikingly modern.

6Lupita Nyong'o

Short hair looks great in deep brown shades, too, like this beautiful pompadour that simultaneously looks old school cool and strikingly modern.

Zoe Saldana

If your hair is a nice shade of midnight black but you want to amp up its sheen, apply a little hair moisturizer or shine serum and finger comb it through.

7Zoe Saldana

If your hair is a nice shade of midnight black but you want to amp up its sheen, apply a little hair moisturizer or shine serum and finger comb it through.

Tyra Banks

Feeling a little bored of your pixie cut? Ask your colorist to add golden brown highlights throughout to make your style more dynamic.

8Tyra Banks

Feeling a little bored of your pixie cut? Ask your colorist to add golden brown highlights throughout to make your style more dynamic.

Emilia Clarke

She may rock platinum blonde hair on Game of Thrones, but this English actress typically wears brunette locks offscreen. Get her pretty, wavy style by blowing out your hair with a round brush for volume and shine.

9Emilia Clarke

She may rock platinum blonde hair on Game of Thrones, but this English actress typically wears brunette locks offscreen. Get her pretty, wavy style by blowing out your hair with a round brush for volume and shine.

Solange Knowles

A long, blunt cut looks great with cool-toned dark brown hair. Add extra vibrance to your look with a stunning lipstick in a bold hue.

10Solange Knowles

A long, blunt cut looks great with cool-toned dark brown hair. Add extra vibrance to your look with a stunning lipstick in a bold hue.

Lily Aldridge

An extremely subtle ombre look, this hairstyle is perfect for women who want low-maintenance locks and only a teensy bit of deviation from their natural hair color.

11Lily Aldridge

An extremely subtle ombre look, this hairstyle is perfect for women who want low-maintenance locks and only a teensy bit of deviation from their natural hair color.

Esperanza Spalding

Full, pretty curls look lovely in a single deep brown shade that goes with any makeup, jewelry, or clothing.

12Esperanza Spalding

Full, pretty curls look lovely in a single deep brown shade that goes with any makeup, jewelry, or clothing.

Selena Gomez

A perfect style to try on long, dark brown hair: a center-parted ponytail. More glam than the typical pony yet so much simpler than the average updo, this beautiful look works great for any occasion.

13Selena Gomez

A perfect style to try on long, dark brown hair: a center-parted ponytail. More glam than the typical pony yet so much simpler than the average updo, this beautiful look works great for any occasion.

Halle Berry

Play up your dark pixie cut using styling wax for a funky, bold look that shows off your pretty face shape.

14Halle Berry

Play up your dark pixie cut using styling wax for a funky, bold look that shows off your pretty face shape.

Mila Kunis

If you have very pale skin and dark eyes, a mix of dark and medium brown shades adds gorgeous contrast to your look — and makes your eye color pop.

15Mila Kunis

If you have very pale skin and dark eyes, a mix of dark and medium brown shades adds gorgeous contrast to your look — and makes your eye color pop.

Zendaya

Love vintage-inspired hair? A cool dark brown color looks stunning when styled into chin-length finger waves.

16Zendaya

Love vintage-inspired hair? A cool dark brown color looks stunning when styled into chin-length finger waves.

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