Whether you were born that way or you arrived at your shade via a bottle, brunette hair color is the most popular in the world. Because it is defined by a vast array of shades — from auburn to chestnut or ash — brown hair is found all over the world.
Much like we care for and treat various skin types differently, the same is true for our hair. Brown hair is typically more moisture-rich than other colors, which can sometimes register as oily. Brunette hair is often the first to show a hint of gray hair, but it's also typically easier to conceal. If you dabble in various hair colors for stints of time, you might notice your dyed brunette hair is softer and silkier than when you go blonde, which can make your strands rough around the edges.
Though everyone's hair has unique needs, there are certain products better suited for Team Brunette. Here, a few hair goodies to consider adding to your rotation for healthy, shiny brunette hair.
As we add yet another candle on our birthday cake, our wish isn't about more zeros in our paycheck or finding the love of our life, but rather to have thicker hair. Hair loss is most commonly experienced by men, but many women also experience thin, brittle breaks as they age. To the rescue is this set designed for color-treated brunette hair to strengthen the scalp's natural protective barrier and cut down on breakage. As a bonus, these natural wonders are sulfate- and paraben-free.
For those days when you barely have time to grab an apple before a day of back-to-back meetings, a workout class and dinner plans, you can't handle another demand. Especially from oily, sweaty hair. This dry shampoo is formulated with brunettes in mind to leave you looking like you showered when, ahem, you didn't. It's infused with various aromatherapy fragrances — including jasmine and peach — to give hair not only a scent but shine, too. For those who are mindful, you'll also appreciate the 100 percent vegan seal of approval.
If you'd like a bit of a tint in your dry shampoo, consider this alternative to traditional formulas. Made with ingredients you'd likely find in your kitchen, including corn starch, arrowroot powder, baking soda, chamomile flower and others, this 100 percent natural product strips out the oil and lifts your roots. Sometimes the pitfall of dry shampoos is found in one of its keywords — dry — which can leave hair feeling funky. With this, you'll experience a softer finish for your brunette hair.
If you joined the silver fox (or lady fox) club years ago, you know you don't have to pay the dues if you don't want to. For those who color for fun or out of necessity, the habit can become pricey, especially when roots reveal your actual shade within a month. To the rescues is this cover-up for brunette hair color wannabes. Though its a temporary root powder — meaning it will wash off when you shower — for a quick fix on the go, it's a smart product to keep in your purse or stash in your car.
