Let's face it, choosing the right shades of brown after 60 can be difficult because there are so many aspects to consider when it comes to the right hair color. For example, this should brighten your face and bring out your skin undertone. That's why we've put together a guide here to help you find the best shade of brown for you while keeping up with fall 2023 hair color trends!
Shades of brown over 60 – what should you pay attention to?
You may not know intuitively what type of brown hair color you want to choose, but there are things you already know about yourself that you can use as guidelines.
Your complexion is the first thing to consider – do you have warmer or cooler skin undertones? One way to check this is the veins in your wrist. If they appear green, you probably have a warmer skin tone. If they appear blue, you are on the cooler side of the color spectrum. If they are a little bit of both, then your color tone is also more neutral.
You can also tell if you have cool or warm undertones in your skin by the color of your eyes - blue or green eyes usually mean you have cool skin undertones, whereas brown eyes or gold dots can mean you have more of a warm skin tone .
Once you know your skin undertone, you'll be better able to choose the shades of brown that are right for you. The general rule is: warm browns for cool skin undertones and vice versa. If you have a neutral skin tone, you can choose any color you feel drawn to. However, we advise you to be neither too warm nor too cool.
Cool brown hair color for warm skin undertones
Cool brown hair color is a trendy and chic option for more mature ladies who want to darken their locks without going overboard on the drama. Cool brown tones typically contain subtle highlights or lowlights that add depth and dimension to the hair.
Cool brunettes can range from a dark ash brown to a cooler chocolate tone, depending on your preference. This hair color looks amazing with soft waves or a sleek, straight hairstyle. Another advantage is that it is easy to achieve and maintain.
- Notice: If you have warm undertones, brown tones like chestnut, dark chocolate, mushroom and dark auburn will look fabulous with your skin tone.
Classic chocolate brown
This dark brown hair color has its own elegance and charm and is anything but boring. Many lifelong brunettes transition to this medium shade of brown as they age for a softer, face-framing color as sun damage, wrinkles, and gray hair become more severe. And here's another bonus: even a simple chocolate brown can add vibrancy without much effort. It's not always about setting highlights.
Additionally, brown eyes, but especially light eyes, can really brighten up the look of a mature woman who chooses chocolate brown.
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Auburn is among the hair color trends for fall 2023
The best hair colors for women over 60 are the ones that make you look a few years younger without looking like you're trying too hard. A not-too-dark shade of brown, like auburn, is just that. If you want to give your hair a little more movement and a touch of luxury, add some lighter highlights to the color. But even if you don't, auburn is a very beautiful hair color in its own right, perfect for ladies with warm skin undertones.
Warm brown as a hair color for cool skin undertones
Brown tones over 60 – skin with cool undertones benefit greatly from the warmth of the caramel hairstyle. Play with highlights as you see fit. The warmer the blonde, the better! Because of its soft and muted warm tones, caramel brown looks particularly good on older women. It adds shine and radiance to aging hair and makes everyone look more vibrant and youthful.
- Notice: If you have cool undertones, warm brown tones like caramel, golden brown, honey brown or warm red can enchant your complexion.
Brown tones from 60 - Honey brown is the lightest in this color palette
This shade is the lightest brown in the palette, but many women choose light brown hair and stick with it because it mixes easily with gray. Honey brown is also a good starting point for blondes returning to a brunette shade. This is a gradual process and this color allows you to figure out what you really want before moving on to darker shades of brown.
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