20 Most Popular Shades of Brown in Singapore RIGHT NOW
Brown has always been a classic hair colour as it is appropriate for every occasion and adds dimension without causing too much damage – to both your hair and wallet – as it fades beautifully, and you don’t even have to worry about retouching if you choose a shade that is similar to your natural colour.
If you need some inspiration on what browns are cool, here are the 20 most requested brown hair colours in Singapore right now …
1. No-Bleach Matte Brown
Sometimes, the most beautiful brown is also the simplest one: The no-bleach matte brown hair colour.
It is cheap and doesn’t even damage your hair much since no bleaching is required, leaving your hair looking healthy and shiny afterward! Call us boring but this is still one of our favourite brown colour styles yet.
2. Babylights
Want to add a bit of dimension while still looking naturally beautiful? Babylights is probably the right style for you. Babylights are delicate highlights created using a very fine hair colour technique to mimic the subtle, dimensional hair colour seen on children’s hair. They look natural and sun-kissed yet give your hair that extra something.
Babylights often require bleaching and look especially gorgeous on dark hair. It makes your curls stand out you also don’t have to worry about getting a touch-up regularly as you won’t experience that awkward growing out phase with babylights.
Pro Trim @ Ngee Ann City Takashimaya
Straight hair or curly hair, there’s no type of hair that babylights won’t look good on!
3. Highlights
Wanting something more obvious but still natural looking? Highlights will always be a classic. If you like a more obvious accent, this is great and will definitely feel worth the money to you. Stick to the subtle and classy look by avoiding chunky highlights.
No. 8 Hair Studio @ Chinese Garden Jurong East Ave 1
4. Ombré
When will the ombré trend fade? Not so soon, apparently. We’re not complaining because it’s a fun way to incorporate two colours (or more) in your hair! Ombré is a seamless gradation from darker to lighter.
Picasso Hair Studio @ Bugis North Bridge Rd
Do it right and it can even look like your favourite coffee drink: Frappucino Hair!
You don’t even have to worry about retouching if your stylist kept your natural hair colour as the base.
5. Sombré
Meet sombré, ombré’s shy and subtle sister – the much softer version of ombré. According to an Aveda colour expert, “The key is to use more colours; taking the darker hue found at the roots and subtly weaving it through the lengths of the hair to ultimately create less of an abrupt contrast from roots to ends.”
6. Balayage
As hair trends are moving towards the more natural look, many people are opting for balayage instead of ombré. It is a more subtle and seamless transition, almost like a mix of babylights and ombré.
COVO Japanese Hair Salon @ Outram Park Keong Saik Rd
This makes for smooth gradients that are fun but suitable for the corporate world.
Chez Vous Hair Salon @ Ngee Ann City Takashimaya
While it can look subtle, it can look really bright and radiant as well, depending on your desired design.
We’re especially in love with this Tiger Eye Balayage Hair Colour by Yang from Gene by Ginrich Hair Salon.
7. Warm balayage
For a more natural look, you can go for warmer tones as they usually match Asian hair colours well. Find your right shade by doing your research before heading to the salon and speaking to the stylist.
As you can notice, balayage starts very soft and close to the roots, leading to a thicker highlight at the ends of the hair.
99 Percent Hair Studio @ Bedok Point
8. Greyish brown
If you’re on the other end of the spectrum and prefer cool, ashy tones, greyish brown is a great option, too.
It does require bleach but with help of the brown base, it can last longer than other light colours.
Threes Japanese Hair Salon @ The Central Clarke Quay
You can also add an ombré to it so that it doesn’t draw attention away from your face too much.
9. Chocolate Brown
Who says that brown needs to be ashy all the time?
Warm chocolate browns may just be what you need to warm up your facial complexion and give your face some colour.
It doesn’t have to be too red or warm. Your stylist can customise it for the warm brown to start at lower sections so that the colour isn’t too warm for your taste.
If you DO want more colour, here are some options.
10. Lavender Brown or Mushroom Brown
Purple and brown go really well together because their undertones match. When purple fades, it turns brownish so it is easy to maintain without looking too brassy.
HARTS Salon @ Bugis Tan Quee Lan Suites
This combination is so popular that it has sparked off a new name: Mushroom Hair!
Chez Vous Hair Salon @ Ngee Ann City Takashimaya
We’re not talking about the shape of the mushroom but the hue of purple-brown you see under the mushroom.
Chez Vous Hair Salon @ Ngee Ann City Takashimaya
We love how the hair can be worn straight or curly depending on your preferred style!
Chez Vous Hair Salon @ Ngee Ann City Takashimaya
11. Greenish brown
Similarly, green matches with brown, specifically ash brown.
You can wear it like ombré above
LeeKaJa Korean Hair & Beauty Salon @ Mandarin Gallery
Or hide it beneath the brown streaks for a multidimensional look.
12. Metallic Brown
If you don’t want vibrant colours, go for a muted metallic brown. The shine will make your hair look extra shiny and smooth.
Mix in a few other colours and it can look like you’re in galactic wonderland!
13. Silver Brown
A level up from the metallics, you can go full-on silver with lots of brown undertones to keep the natural vibes.
99 Percent Hair Studio @ Bedok Point
14. Bronde
Blonde hair can tend to look a little yellowish and not suit most Asians but it’s hard to resist jumping on the blonde wagon when famous celebrities like Kim Kardashian seem to have tried it at least once. If you really want to find out if blondes have more fun but not risk ending with a blond ‘do that makes you look washed out, consider brown-based blondes like this bronde.
15. Reddish Brown
Reddish browns are pretty common and tend to resemble copper. While not everyone would like to wear copper hair, you can determine if it’s the brown for you by opting for an ombré style to test it out. How about a bronde + copper ombré-inspired look like this below?
LeeKaJa Korean Hair & Beauty Salon @ Mandarin Gallery
16. Pinkish Brown
It’s impossible to find someone who doesn’t like Pinkish Brown. Even if you hate pink, you won’t share the same sentiments after looking at Pinkish Brown hair. It’s almost like rose gold but not quite, and at the same time looks blonde but also not quite.
Pinkish Brown has stolen our hearts and you might feel the same way, too! You can always keep this colour office-friendly by choosing to complement it with dark hair. It won’t look rose gold but almost mauve-like.
17. Blondish Brown
Want to go bolder? Want to try going blonde? You can go blonde-brown without bleaching your whole head. An easier and safer option for those who want to go brighter for the first time.
Zinc Korean Hair Salon @ Millenia Walk & Orchard Central
18. Multi-toned Brown
Can’t decide between blonde, green or hazelnut? You can have a whole range of brownish tones as long as your stylist knows how to mix them together tastefully!
19. Dip-dyed
For those that want colour without bleaching their whole head – this is for you. Using any colour, you can add a pop to your brown hair. This is great for short hair as ombrés might not be too much on a bob.
AVENTA Hair Salon @ City Hall Stamford Court
20. Black and Brown
If you still want to keep your hair dark, black, or just undyed, this is a fun option. You can use any of the above methods, but tell your stylist that you want the base to remain black!
LeeKaJa Korean Hair & Beauty Salon @ Mandarin Gallery
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