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With all the hair color trends out there these days, saying someone is brunette isn’t giving very much information. There’s golden brown, honey brown, chocolate brown, bronze, espresso, and ash brown, to name a few. But the brunette that’s really gaining traction is chestnut hair.
Just like the nut, chestnut hair is warm and cozy. Unlike the nut, there’s a shade out there that will flatter practically every skin tone. That’s why so many celebs have jumped on the hue. Below, check out 17 celebrity and model-approved chestnut hair looks to get you inspired before your next salon visit.
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Sofia Vergara
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Sofia Vergara is known for her signature gorgeous brunette locks. A picture-perfect example of chestnut hair, highlights, and lowlights make up the warm mix. Plus, her extra-long strands create an even larger canvas to show off the trending hue.
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Sarah Hyland
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A modern chestnut bob for the Modern Family star! This bouncy blowout perfectly complements Hyland’s warm brunette color. As seen here, by mixing in caramel and reddish highlights, you will add extra depth to an already sophisticated trend.
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Sophia Bush
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Talk about riding the wave. Sophia Bush’s old Hollywood curls catch the light just right, showing off her beautiful hair color. The subtle variety in chestnut hues showcases each twist and curve of Bush’s long curls. With this hair color, no matter how you style it, your strands will never fall flat.
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Camila Cabello
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According to TikTok, this is also called Brownie Batter Brunette, which is deliciously fitting. Camila Cabello makes the color even more of the moment with butterfly clips for a 90s throwback.
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Storm Reid
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Tons of texture makes Storm Reid’s luscious color really pop. Here, her soft waves prove that chestnut brown hair is the beauty gift that keeps on giving. Proving she’s a true beauty girl at heart, her statement blue eye makeup creates the coolest contrast.
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Rihanna
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Is there any hair color that Riri can’t pull off? Doubt it. Instead of relying on highlights or balayage to make this color sing, Rihanna added a touch of red to make chestnut hair all her own. This simple wash of color serves as the perfect accessory for any style.
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Emilia Clarke
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The mother of dragons knows how to sport a fire look. Case in point: Her cascading hair has rich hues of caramel and chocolate for balanced chestnut hair.
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Zendaya
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A chameleon when it comes to her hair color—and her roles—we especially love Zendaya with chestnut hair. A touch of auburn gives it the right tint of red, and her Hollywood glamour style steals the show.
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Ashley Park
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Ashley Park says oui to a rich version of chestnut hair. The Emily in Paris star brings dimension to the hue with deep brown and espresso shades mixed in. We love the way Park's loose curls play up her deep color even more.
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Daisy Edgar Jones
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The Twisters star brings extra bounce to her chestnut hair with big curls and blunt bangs. Her signature tousled style is completely elevated by the attention-grabbing color. This is further proof that you can push the limits of chestnut hair to be as light, or as dark, as you’d like.
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Felice Rose
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A reminder that chestnut hair works on a range of textures, it deserves the spotlight on these curls. With a darker brown anchoring the roots, the warm base color and highlights know how to find their light.
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Lana Del Rey
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Another celeb to straddle the worlds of redheads and chestnut hair, her hue is just the right mix. Warm copper highlights flatter her complexion and suit her ethereal, dreamy aesthetic.
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Ciara
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Between the Rapunzel-like length and an espresso take on the brunette of the moment, Ciara’s hair is on top. Her darker take on chestnut hair adds an element of mystery that we can’t wait to recreate in the fall.
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Jamie Chung
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Take a note from Jamie Chung and give chestnut hair an ombré twist. Golden honey highlights at the ends warm up the cool dark brunette base. To achieve a similar result, start by achieving the deeper base color first before adding in the lighter accents.
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Serena Williams
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Serena Williams is a champ on the court, but also for her style. Her soft updo shows off her chestnut hair with streaks of auburn. We especially love how she kept her roots a little darker to add an extra dimension to the color.
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Lily Collins
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Between the headscarf and striking color, this could pass for a look worn by her most famous character, the titular Emily in Paris. To copy her hue, ask your colorist for a medium brown base with light copper highlights.
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Gabrielle Union
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Natural curls are even more eye-catching in the hair color of the moment. Gabrielle Union interprets the hue as a cool brunette base that lightens and warms up on the ends. Paired with her shimmery green shadow, it's the perfect red carpet look.
