Hair 101: How To Find The Best Brunette For Your Skin Tone

Discover your perfect Brunette Shade that will make your Hair and skin tone shine.

If you're new to the do-it-yourself home Hair Colouring game, Brunettes are a good place to start. Don't be fooled though; they need and deserve more effort and attention than just pulling any box off the supermarket shelf. Perfecting your Brunette and going Dark is an easy process, once you've chosen the perfect Shade for you.

If you asked me which is my favourite Brunette hue, I would say without hesitation, 5.53 Chocolate Brown. If we continued talking, my mind would probably change to 5 Light Brown—I love a glossy natural look. Then 5.11 Intense Ash Brown, because I adore the potency of deep Ash undertones. Next, I’d remember the beautiful bronzed glow of 5.3 Golden Brown, but would likely settle on the glassy vigour of 3 Dark Brown. Because, as I mentioned before, I love a glossy natural look.

There's a perfect Brunette for everyone; we just need to choose the one that suits our skin tones because the rest of the hard work is done for us. With a Brunette range carefully created with Lightweight, full-coverage Colour formulas that cover your Hair without drowning it in heavy pigment, there has never been a better time to use any of these Hair Colours at home.

All you need to do is find the right Shade for your skin tone. Start by discovering which of the Hair Colours below is your perfect match. And here’s a hot tip: If you’re torn between two Colours, go for the Lighter one—you can always go Darker later.





Natural Brunettes

These classic Colours are made from strictly au-naturale pigments. That means no extra Cool or Warm reflects—just pure, solid single pigments that give you an incRedibly glossy Hair Colour. These natural Brunette Shades are the antidote to dullness, infusing your Hair with a fresh dose of Colour and a luminous, glossy shine.

Natural Brunettes suit

All Skin tones. Natural Shades are all-rounders and universally flattering.

Natural Brunette Colour features

Low maintenance Hair Colour
Boosts Colour while maintaining natural Warmth
Great grey coverage

Explore these Natural Brunette Hair Colours

3 Dark Brown
This is what dreams are made of. Extremely Dark and extraordinarily shiny, 3 Dark Brown’s bold Brunette pigments make each strand of Hair look like it’s coveRed in a million mini mirrors that shine, shine, shine.

The Natural Brunette
This is the perfect mix when 3 is too Dark and 5 isn’t Dark enough. Finding the right depth can be tricky, so we created The Natural Brunette as a medium Brunette alternative with a high-gloss finish.

5 Light Brown
Your all-round classic Brunette. Not too Light but deep enough, 5 Light Brown’s effortless, pillowy hues enhance Hair with pure, glossy Brunette perfection.

6 Dark Blonde
Ideal for when you want a Brunette finish that’s Light yet sits between Dark Blonde and Light Brown. 6 Dark Blonde has just the right depth and transformative energy, making it a great starting point for Brunette Shades.

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Cool Brunettes

It doesn’t matter if you’re choosing a Cool Brunette to calm the nasty brassies or for their extraordinary hues—these lustrous Colours range from crisp to velvety smooth. Enriched with Cool Ash pigments, these Hair Colours are natural-based Shades mixed with Cool Ash or Beige pigments to create a silky, softer-toned finish.

Cool Brunettes suit

Cool skin tones, easily identified by blue veins or if blue or pale pink clothing suit you.

Cool Brunette Colour features

Cool Tones counteract Warmth
Low key Colour
Toned, sleek finish without Warmth

Explore these Cool Brunette Hair Colours

Ebony Brown
When you crave a Hair Colour as Dark as midnight. With its nearly jet-Black hues and crisp blue reflects, Ebony Brown offers unparalleled dramatic depth and a mirror-like shine that’s impossible to ignore.

5.11 Intense Ash Brunette
The ultimate choice for an icy, Cool Brunette. This Shade is packed with intense Ash pigments that zap away Warmth and leave you with a sleek, frosty finish.

Intense Ash Dark Blonde
A game-changer for those who love a smoky, sleek Brunette. Created for top-notch Toning and depth, this Shade adds a unique touch of Cool sophistication to your look.

Dark Ash Blonde
Perfect if you want a Light Brown that embodies that Cool-girl vibe. It’s just the right depth—neither too Dark nor too Light—with just the right amount of Ash pigments for a refined, neutral Cool Tone.

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Warm Brunettes

Enriched with chocolate, Golden, Copper, or Red pigments, Warm Brunettes offer a richer, sun-kissed glow. These Shades are known for their bronzed brilliance, reflecting Light to make your Hair look thicker, shinier, and full of energy. Radiant and Plumping, these Warm Brunette tones add vibrant movement to your Colour and ensure your Hair and complexion never look dull or wAshed out again.

Warm Brunettes Suits

Warm skin tones, identifiable by green veins or if you look great in orange and Red hues.

Warm Brunette Colour features

Warms up and adds life to dull or Cool Hair Colours
Cheats guide to adding thickness and dimension in one step (no highLights needed)
Revives Hair and complexion with vibrant energy
Great grey coverage

Explore these Warm Brunette Hair Colours

5.3 Golden Brown
Look like you’ve just returned from a sun-soaked holiday with 5.3 Golden Brown. This Shade combines Brunette with bronzed pigments to give your Hair a radiant, sun-kissed glow, brightening both your Hair and skin tone.

5.53 Chocolate Brown
Indulge in 5.53 Chocolate Brown, packed with rich mahogany and Golden pigments. This Shade delivers full, vibrant Brunette tones with a glowing finish that keeps your Hair looking Plump and lively.

Chestnut Brunette
Embrace the Warmth of autumn with Chestnut Brunette. This Shade blends Warm auburn with Golden and chestnut reflects, adding a fiery glow to your Hair with a perfect balance of Golden and Copper tones.

Milk Chocolate
For a sophisticated twist on a classic, try Milk Chocolate. This bronzed blend offers a rich, Warm hue with a subtle sparkle, creating a dewy, elegant Brunette look.

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Cherry Brunettes

These vibrant, multi hued Shades blend rich Brunette pigments with deep burgundy, Plum, or Violet hues, creating a striking cherry cola or aubergine reflect. These Colours add a unique twist to your Brunette, offering a sparkling finish without relying on Gold or Copper tones.

Cherry Brunettes Suits

Neutral (Cool or Warm) and Cooler skin tones.

Cherry Brunette Colour features

Adds attitude to a plain Brown
Injects dimension in one step
Revives Hair and complexion
Great grey coverage

Explore these Cherry Brunette Hair Colours

Burgundy Brunette
Wrapped in velvety Red Warmth and smooth Light Brown tones, Burgundy Brunette is like your favourite glass of Red wine—filled with subtle burgundy accents that shimmer through your Hair. This Shade adds a rich, elegant touch to your Brunette.

5.52 Deep Chocolate Plum
Not all Cool Colours need to be heavy on Ash or Beige. Deep Chocolate Plum combines the luxurious richness of chocolate with a vibrant burst of Cool, berried tones. These multi-dimensional, Light-reflecting pigments deliver both volume and depth to your Colour.

Blackberry Brunette
Immerse yourself in the sumptuous blend of Violet-Plum pigments against a rich Brunette base. Blackberry Brunette is a luxurious Dark Brunette with Cooling purple reflects that offer depth and drama, creating a beautifully smooth and radiant Colour.

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