45 Dark Brown Hair Colors for Every Skin Tone

Espresso Bob

While lobs have certainly been a popular hair trend, Rashida Jones reminds us that the classic bob never goes out of style. Paired with wispy bangs and gold statement earrings, her dark, single process hair looks polished yet relaxed. “I love how this appears to go from a light top to darker towards the ends, accentuating the strength of the line of the haircut. Many brunettes wear lighter ends and a deeper root, but I found the opposite placement of light at the top and dark at the ends refreshing,” admits Mildice.

“Placing the darkest brown underneath and around the perimeter enhances the precision cut. By applying a slightly lighter shade as we work towards the top, we create a veil of soft shine rather than visible pieces of highlights,” explains Mildice. “This is similar to outlining in a coloring book when we were young… a darker outline frames the picture being colored so she’s not just a brunette, she’s a ‘spotlight brunette.'”