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Brunettes looking for an inventive and wow-worthy way to change up their hair color this season—without breaking out the bleach or going too dramatic—should definitely have strawberry brown hair color on their radar. Sweet but not too sweet, this hue makes a bold statement and is easy to recreate or switch up later should the mood strike.
“Strawberry brown hair is a delicious blend of warm brown tones with hints of red, resembling the color of chocolate-dipped strawberries,” says Jack Luckhurst, celebrity hairstylist and ambassador for Glaze. “While it primarily leans towards a reddish-brown spectrum, the exact shade can vary, ranging from lighter strawberry blondes to deeper, richer browns with subtle red undertones.”
He adds that the versatility of this hue means you can easily adapt it to different complexions, go darker or lighter, or even go extra warm or a little cooler depending on what look you’re going for. Check out these strawberry brown hair color ideas that might just inspire your next salon visit.
Dark Strawberry Brown
If you’ve got naturally dark brown hair, ask your colorist to infuse a sheen of strawberry warmth across your entire head. This gorgeous take on strawberry brown will definitely turn heads.
Strawberry Bronde
This color is great because it’s got that warmth mixed with a dimensional, natural brown, which creates a ‘bronde’ effect, Lakehurst says. He says, “It’s super on-trend and is so low maintenance.”
Glazed Strawberry Brown
A rich brown color with golden tones is the perfect option for spring and summer hair, notes Lackhurst. The warm red tones lend an expensive, strawberry glaze effect.
Light Strawberry Brown Hair
Some people may want to opt for a lighter, more subtle strawberry brown shade, says Gabriel Samra, Hair Stylist & Master Balayage, and TRUSS Professional Ambassador.
Strawberry Brown Highlights
Weave in some strategic “highlights” of strawberry-pink color for an instant wow-worth result. This look leans extra pink, but you can go with a more fiery-red hue for the same level of drama but in a different color.
Strawberry Brown Balayage
For a more lived-in strawberry brown approach, keep your roots dark and have your colorist paint red onto the end via a balayage technique. You can take the look lighter or darker depending on your preferences.
Copper Strawberry Brown
Another variation you’ll see of the strawberry brown hair trend is a brunette shade with more prominent red or copper undertones. This option is bolder for those who want a more daring look.
Pastel Pink Strawberry Brown
Put a playful pink spin on your strawberry brown hair by leaning more into pastel pink hues over your brunette strands.
Subtle Strawberry Brown
If you like the warmth of strawberry brown hair but don’t want to go too red, take your cue from this hair color. Lakehurst says it’s super rich and has hints of warmth without leaning brassy at all.