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But mostly the hair thing).

2024 hair color trends

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Were in the scaled-back era where highlights are more blended and hair colors are more realistic.

But dont think natural is code for boring because 2024s hair color trends are anything but.

Honestly, this might be the one year we actually keep our resolution.

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For 2024, however, highlights are warming up and melting down across brunettes.

His key to this melted effect?

Keep thebleachaway from your roots.

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Just note that this caramelized look is inherently warm, so it tends to suit warm skin tones best.

Thats not to say were careening into Kerrygold territory though, especially with the upcoming chilly seasons.

Porcini brown

In years past, mushroom brown has been synonymous with…cold.

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Amber glow

Nestled betweenstrawberry blondeand copper-orange is the ethereal amber glow.

Or, you might ask for a single-process goldencopperfor a monochromatic amber finish.

Close up, its highly textured and dimensional, but from far away, it looks simple and unassuming.

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Red velvet

A bold, in-your-face color?

Told you this year wouldnt be boring.

Redswill continue to have their moment in 2024, says OConnor.

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The brighter, the better, like ared-velvet crimson.

Of course, thats not to say you need an MFA to get the best red.

Ask your colorist, does this work for me, or is there something better for my skin tone?

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Youll also want to set some realistic expectations.

Read more about this year’s biggest trends:

Now, Alix Earle’s 10-minute makeup routine:

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mushroom brown hair — 2024 hair color trends

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mushroom brown hair — 2024 hair color trends

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toasted pecan hair — 2024 hair color trends

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toasted pecan hair — 2024 hair color trends

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toasted pecan hair — 2024 hair color trends

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amber glow — 2024 hair color trends

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amber glow — 2024 hair color trends

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amber glow — 2024 hair color trends

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baby balayage — 2024 hair color trends

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baby balayage — 2024 hair color trends

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baby balayage — 2024 hair color trends

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dark chocolate hair — 2024 hair color trends

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dark chocolate hair — 2024 hair color trends

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dark chocolate hair — 2024 hair color trends

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midnight black on billie eilish — 2024 hair color trends

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midnight black on billie eilish — 2024 hair color trends

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midnight black — 2024 hair color trends

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red velvet hair — 2024 hair color trends

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red velvet hair — 2024 hair color trends

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red velvet hair — 2024 hair color trends

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