30 Mesmerizing Caramel Brown Hair Color Solutions

Got a sweet tooth for yummy hair colors? From warm and toasty hues to rich and indulgent shades, we've got the lowdown on the trendiest caramel-brown hair color looks that will leave you craving a hair makeover. Let's sprinkle some sweetness into your...

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30 Mesmerizing Caramel Brown Hair Color Solutions

Got a sweet tooth for yummy hair colors? From warm and toasty hues to rich and indulgent shades, we’ve got the lowdown on the trendiest caramel-brown hair color looks that will leave you craving a hair makeover. Let’s sprinkle some sweetness into your style!

1. Beige Brunette Blend

To achieve that lovely beige brunette blend on your caramel brown hair, consult your stylist. They’ll apply a beige-toned dye over your caramel base, creating a harmonious, chic look that’s perfect for a subtle yet stunning transformation.

Blonde Babylights on Long Dark Brown Hair

2. Caramel Honey Brown Hair

“Warm tones have my heart, and this lived-in brunette covers all of my favorites,” shares Melissa Maloney from Karma Salon and Spa in Syracuse, New York. She infused this delicious chocolate brown base with caramel and honey tones.

Red Brown Hair with Caramel Face Framing@live_love_dohair

3. Caramel Highlights on Brown Hair with Bangs

To rock those caramel highlights with bangs, trust your stylist’s artistry. They’ll strategically place the highlights to frame your face and blend seamlessly with your brown hair, creating a harmonious and stylish ‘do.

Caramel Brown Hair Color Balayage@diogo.migli

4. Caramel Brunette Glow

To achieve that radiant glow on caramel brunette locks, opt for a glossing treatment. It’ll enhance shine, depth, and dimension, making your hair appear luminous and healthy. A perfect recipe for a hair glow-up that’s sure to dazzle!

Beige Brown Hair Color@juliiana__dias

5. Caramel Bronde Hair with Cinnamon Undertones

Max Gourgues, a master hair colorist from Max Gourgues Salon in Montreal, Canada, shares his recipe for this perfect caramel bronde hair color, “Orange undertones are sure to make you noticed, while dark roots create dimension and the appearance of fullness.”

Warm Toned Caramel Brown Hair@maxgourgues

6. Tousled Lob with Face Framing Caramel Highlights

This tousled bedhead look brings back lazy Sunday morning vibes with a cup of hot coffee for the perfect start of the day. No wonder its creator called it a “dark roast latte with a caramel drizzle”.

Brown Bob with Caramel Brown Streaks@styled_by_carolynn

7. Hazelnut Caramel Hair Color

Spanish colorist Carlos Ortigosa Blas took their client from brassy tones to more neutral, hazelnut caramel shade. If you are going through a major hair color transformation, consult a pro colorist for personalized advice, ensuring a balanced transition.

Auburn Balayage on Brown Hair@carlosortigosa_

8. Reverse Caramel Brown Balayage

Reverse balayage is a hair coloring technique that involves darkening the existing highlights or lightened sections of the hair. For a reverse caramel brown balayage, a skilled stylist will apply a caramel shade to the ends and gradually blend it upward with deeper brown tones, achieving a stunning, sun-kissed effect.

Glossy Caramel Brunette Hair@colorbymarina

9. Brown Hair with Caramel Highlights

Including caramel highlights livens up your dark base and allows so many fun styles! Use a curling wand for beachy waves or a straightener for sleekness. Play with braids, updos, or leave it down – versatility is your friend!

Amber Caramel Brown Highlights on Dark Base@raulpcosta

10. Subtle Caramel Brown Blend

If you are a fan of soft, lived-in looks, show this image to your colorist. They’ll delicately weave subtle caramel highlights into your brown hair, creating a natural, soft, and harmonious transition.

Dimensional Caramel Highlights on Dark Brown Hair@gustavomigli

11. Black Hair with Caramel Brown Highlights

For those stunning caramel brunette waves, like these beauties by color expert Jaye Edwards, start by curling your hair with a large-barrel curling iron. Gently tousle the curls for a relaxed vibe, allowing black hair with caramel highlights to catch the light beautifully.

Long Black Hair with Caramel Brown Highlights@jaye_edwards

12. Elegant Honey Beige Balayage

Balayage specialist Diana Vivilecchia from Toronto ViviD Salon created a harmonious blend of honey beige on brunette locks, giving the hair a beautiful touch of sweetness and depth. She described this elegant look as “dropped rooted with a peekaboo pop of bronde”.

Caramel Honey Brown Hair Color@dvcolour

13. Caramel Brown Balayage for Curly Hair

This caramel brown balayage for curly hair by Ethan King from Ron King Austin Hair Salon, is a feast for the eye! It enhances those lovely curls with a natural, sun-kissed effect. The freehand painting technique adds dimension and movement, making your curls pop with texture and warmth.

Caramel Brown Highlights on Curly Brown Hair@slickback_buttahtoast

14. Light Caramel Brown Hair Color

If you, like this client, are frustrated with a red-copper hue of your bleached hair, consider color-correcting it to light caramel brown. Canceling out the redness is not an easy task, but a skilled colorist can help you achieve a balanced and natural-looking hue.

Caramel Bronde Hair@hair.by.suzi

15. Dark Caramel Brown Hair Color

With darker shades, use color-safe shampoo and conditioner, wash with cool water, and minimize heat styling to maintain the vividness of your shade. Regular touch-ups with a professional colorist also keep it looking luscious.

Dark Caramel Brown Hair Shade@mk_hairstylist_

16. Messy Caramel Brown Bob with Bangs

Paulo Schettini, hair expert artist from Mg Hair Design in São Paulo, Brazil, shares the secret to this short caramel brown hair’s success, “In addition to the highlights, which bring more light and contour to the face, we have a beautiful short bob, which never goes out of style!”

Short Caramel Brown Hair@mghairdesign

17. Bronze Brown Blend

If you are after a warm glow, ask your colorist for a bronze-brown blend at your next hair appointment. The fusion of brown and bronze hair color adds depth, warmth, and a touch of shimmer for a gorgeous look.

Cool Toned Caramel Brown Shade@haircreators

18. Medium Brown with Hints of Amber and Gold

For a customized result that enhances your hair’s warmth and vibrancy, opt for a mix of warm shades. Amber and gold hues add depth and a subtle glow, giving your brown locks a spellbinding richness.

Caramel Brown Hair with Red Undertones@jaye_edwards

19. Dimensional Light Caramel Brown Balayage

Break your heavy highlights routine and try dimensional balayage instead! Blonde specialist Fabiola Serra from The Urban Salon in San Antonio, Texas, gives their client as a model example of the positive change, “She’ll be able to give her hair a break but also stay pretty light, yet dimensional.”

Brown Hair with Blended Caramel Highlights@fabbhairr_

20. Partial Caramel Brown Highlights

Sometimes all you need to do to achieve a gorgeous style is to let your blonde highlights grow out! Independent artist Kara Williams from K. Louise Boutique Salon in Philadelphia created custom highlights for their client and let time do its thing.

Natural Hair with Caramel Balayage@haircolorkilla

21. Caramel Balayage Highlights for Brunettes

Caramel balayage highlights on brunette hair create a warm and beachy vibe. Together with scrunched beach waves, they bring a sunlit, relaxed charm that’s perfect for an effortlessly chic look.

Ash Brown Hair with Tints of Caramel@hannahandersen.mane

22. Solid Caramel Brown Hair Color

To keep your caramel brown hair color glossy and full of life, consider periodic gloss treatments or clear glossing shampoos to boost shine. Swap your regular product for a sulfate-free shampoo – they’re less drying and help retain moisture for dry or color-treated hair.

Brunette Balayage on Deep Brown Hair@mane_ivy

23. Caramel Brown Balayage for Waves

Kirsty, the colorist of Vivo Hair Salons in Aukland, New Zealand, crafted the most delectable “caramel swirls in the brownie for an extra delicious result.” This technique creates a seamless, swirled blend of colors for a stunning result. Gorgeous choice!

High Contrast Caramel Brown Highlights@vivohairnz

24. Caramel Brown Balayage for Straight Hair

To make a caramel brown balayage pop on straight hair, consider adding subtle waves or curls with a flat iron. These textures enhance dimension and showcase the balayage’s depth and contrast, creating a fabulous look.

Light Caramel Brown Hair Color@acaciosallgado

25. Caramel Babylights for Brunettes

If you gravitate toward a soft and natural look, caramel babylights are your style and your forte. They add delicate, sun-kissed accents that mimic the look of naturally lightened strands, resulting in a subtle, radiant charm.

Medium Caramel Brown Hair with Highlights and Lowlights@tura_hair_and_beauty

26. Dimensional Caramel Bronde Highlights

“Obsessed with the way color can completely transform someone’s entire look,” marvels Portland hairstylist Nicole from Salon Beck. These dimensional highlights blend warm caramel tones with deeper shades, enhancing the natural movement of locks.

Lived in Caramel Brown Balayage@coloredbynicolee

27. Collarbone Skimming Cut in Honey Brunette

For a sleek look on your honey brunette tresses, apply a heat protectant, then use a flat iron for smoothness. Finish with a shine serum or spray for added luster. Stunning!

Caramel Brown Babylights on Thick Dark Hair@hairbyreemasalon

28. Classy Caramel Brown Hairstyle

Perfect for warm seasons, this flowing feminine hairstyle features soft caramel to deep brown tones that seamlessly merge into one stunning cascade.

Bronze Brown Hair Color@jsmithbeauty_

29. Barely There Caramel Highlights on Layered Cut

To emphasize a layered cut with subtle caramel highlights, use a texturizing spray to define the layers. The highlights will naturally catch the light, enhancing the dimensional, textured effect beautifully.

Brown Hair with Subtle Golden Brown Balayage@jeanclaudeelmoughayar

30. Caramel Brown Balayage on Layered Cut

Want that caramel brown balayage pop on your layered cut? Add loose waves or curls using a styling wand. They will showcase the balayage’s depth and dimension, giving your locks a lush look.

Caramel Brown Ombre on Long Dark Hair@angelpraga.co

What a delectable palette of caramel-brown hair colors to choose from! Whether you’re looking to add a subtle twist or go all-in with a bold transformation, these trends have something for everyone. Grab your stylist and turn your hair into a scrumptious masterpiece!

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