O light brown showed a strong presence in the look of women in 2019 and the result was so positive that the trend promises to continue into the coming year. This is because the “less is more” rule will remain with everything and nothing more minimalist than brown hair. The clearer reflections of this tonality still give that natural look that will continue pumping in 2020. Culturally, the search for a more simplified look is related to the desire to “slow down” the chaotic and stressful routine of today.
Skin tones that match light brown hair
One more advantage of light brown hair and, even, it is one of those that most encourages people to invest in the look: its versatility. This color is ultra democratic, because it combines with all styles and skin tones. In addition to having a foundation that works well with anyone, it can also be combined with reflections that will further enhance each skin tone. People with a cold skin base can invest in gray reflexes, for example, while those with a hot base should bet on reddish. However, there are several shades of cold and warm reflections to choose from. But remember: the best thing is to look for a good professional, preferably a colorist, to perform a color analysis on you and find out which reflections value your face the most.
Common brown tones
Before focusing on the lighter shades of brown, let’s recall some of the main shades of brown in general.
Medium brown
It is between dark brown and light brown, representing a good compromise between these colors. Perfect for those who do not want a look too dark or too light.
dark brown
It is an intense brown with no reflections, it is uniform and extremely bright.
Chocolate brown
It is the medium brown that lies between the light brown and the medium brown, has a natural shine and with slightly golden lights.
Brown wood
This shade of brown is rustic and bold, because although it is a little more discreet, it has the warm touch of reddish reflections that make all the difference in the look. It is a classic model, however, of attitude.
Light brown tones
Now let’s get to it: the light brown hair! Check out a little bit about each of the main shades of light brown below.
Honey tobacco
It is between dark blonde and brown, it is super bright and democratic. In addition, it seems to be one of the shades of brown that most values and combines with different types of face and skin color, putting the face in prominence.
Golden
Its base is in natural brown with golden highlights distributed in a smooth way. The impression is of a middle ground between blond and brown, it seems that the hair is naturally lightened by the action of the sun. The most suitable technique is babylights, with the most loaded tips, while the length is very smoky.
Bronde
The term means the mixture of two words in the English language: “brunette” and “blonde”, which in Portuguese is like “morena” and “blonde”. From there you can already understand what the model is about, right !? The most common way to adhere to the look is to make lights brighter on a medium or light brown base. The important thing is to adhere to that impression that you are half blonde and half brunette too. Ideal for the undecided.
Grayish
Investing in this light brown model with greyish reflections is a guarantee of a very current and stripped-down look. In addition, it has a very natural and delicate footprint. That is, the best choice for you who want to change your look in 2020, but without radicalizing. This model is usually done keeping the root with the darkest base in brown and gradually moving to the reflections in gray. This technique has been very successful, not only with light grayish brown, we will talk about it later.
Mushroom brown
It is light brown hair with a “multidimensional” effect. This is because the model combines brown and gray reflections, creating a metallic result and full of movement. In addition to being a beautiful combination, it is still very practical for those who already have some gray hair, as the gray hairs disguise the white hair.
Honey brown
This mixture of brown with reflections in honey is winning the hearts of celebrities and has been called “the color of selfies”. That’s because it promises to brighten the face and provide a more youthful and healthy look, giving that little push for you to achieve the perfect photos. As we have already seen, both brown and honey are two ultra versatile colors, so when combined, they could not give life to a more democratic look, right !?
Golden toffee
Here the mixture is of the base in brown with thin strands and dispersed in gold and caramel. It is a way of illuminating your common brown with a hint of warm reflections, ensuring life and sensuality for the model.
Honey balayage
The base goes in medium brown while on the length of the hair the balayage technique is applied with ultrafine strands in honey tones. Balayage is a hand-made coloring with great care so that it achieves a natural and unmarked result. It is a charm!
Caramel latte
The idea of this coloration is to provide a very natural effect, like that of medium burnt brown hair, applying reflections in very natural light brown tones. The name refers to the caramel candy, for example, which has everything to do with this color. If you do the technique on a base that is already lighter, like light brown, the result will be even clearer, close to the blonde.
Hazelnut
The base is a darker shade of brown, almost black. What brings the visual to the result of light brown is the technique applied to reproduce locks in three different lighter shades of brown, promoting a lot of movement to the look.
Toasted caramel
This is very close to the caramel latte, however, its base is a little darker and, generally, the root is kept with the base color, while the rest receives very diffuse streaks of light brown, promoting an almost uniform result.
Light brown hair with highlights
Up there we have seen several light brown models with lights. However, we separated here an effect that is one of the most traditional and received a reinterpretation called “Cookie Dough”. Here the base is with light brown itself with very smoky streaks in nude blonde. It is a well-lit look, however, depending on the light in the place you are in, it may look more brown or blond, so it is mega versatile.
Illuminated brunette
There are many ways to adhere to the look of illuminated brunette, here we will highlight the technique called contour hair. While the base is in light brown, in this case, very delicate locks in shades of blond or gold are applied around the face.
These strands with a very natural effect will be responsible for enhancing the face, highlighting the coolest points on your face and disguising what you don’t enjoy so much. So it is very important to invest in a good professional who can make an assessment and apply the procedure with mastery. It is also essential to have a conversation with the hairdresser and tell him what you are looking for with that look.
Smoky Root
Remember that technique we mentioned earlier in which the root is kept with a darker base color, while the length receives lighter streaks and the transition between the two parts is super natural and without markings? This is a procedure called the smoky root. It’s really cool to bet on it when you don’t want to spend a lot of money on touch-ups, after all, the darker root allows visits to the salon for root maintenance to be more spaced. In addition, this effect also promotes a smoother and more harmonious result, especially if its base is naturally darker and the strands are light.
How to care for light brown hair
O Brown hair usually needs care that enhances its natural shine. Meanwhile, techniques for adhering to light brown involve strands with even lighter colors, which can wear the strands, so it is also necessary to keep the replacement of mass, lipids and water of these strands up to date. Check below how to do it below!
Firstly, avoiding hot water while bathing is essential. This is because, in addition to fading the color, it dries out the hair, removing its natural shine. Also try betting on a shampoo without salt that prevents fading so fast. Invest in Shampoo Maria Natureza Águas de Maria. It is also necessary to use a thermal protector whenever you choose heat tools, as they also damage the wires and make the color fade more easily.
Another tip on fading! When you notice the hair more dull and the color half lifeless, bet on a shine bath. Simply mix the brown toner of your choice with a moisturizing mask and apply to the locks. Leave the time indicated and rinse well.
Speaking of shine, it is nice to invest in a good tip repairer to apply to the hair after finishing. It will seal the hair cuticles, making them much brighter, everything your light brown needs. Try the SOS Curls Coconut Tip Repair Oil.
Also invest in the capillary schedule technique with hydration, nutrition and reconstruction. This is a complete treatment that gives the hair all the liquid, fat and capillary mass lost – especially in the chemical procedure-. These components are essential for the health of the hair, so following a capillary schedule is necessary to have a beautiful and shiny hair. If your wires are well worn, give preference to the reconstruction step during the schedule. Our tip is to invest in the Socorro Capilar Salon Line Kit that offers instant results.
Homemade hydration to enhance light brown
To highlight the light brown, there is nothing better than investing in an ultra-bright homemade hydration. Therefore, we brought a recipe with an asset that is rich in fats and, therefore, it will stimulate the shine of your hair. Do you know what that special ingredient is? The cream! Check out the step by step below!
Step 1: separate a container and put two tablespoons of your favorite hydration mask in it.
Step 2: add a tablespoon of sour cream and mix well.
Step 3: reserve hydration and then wash the locks with shampoo only.
Step 4: this done, remove excess water from the threads using a cotton fabric, preferably. It could be a T-shirt.
Step 5: apply the mixture over the entire length and ends of your hair, lock by lock, and glove well.
Step 6: attach the strands to a bun and, if you want, also put on a thermal cap to enhance the result.
Step 7: after 30 minutes rinse the hair with plenty of water so that any residue of hydration is removed.
Step 8: finally, apply the conditioner and rinse after the indicated break.
Ready!
Now that you know everything and a little more about light brown hair, just play in the new look for 2020! If you liked this content, see also our article about golden light brown hair.
