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18 Gorgeous Brunette Hair Color Ideas to Copy

Brunette does not equal boring
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Selena Gomez
One look at Selena Gomez's enviable mane confirms that Pantene was smart to tap her as a hair model. It's shiny, voluminous, bouncy and the dark brunette hair color is flat-out gorgeous. Copying her sleek shade won't necessarily give you her volume and shine (we wish), but at least you'll be partway there. Some well-chosen products and hot tools will get you the rest of the way.

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Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba has some of the best balayage highlights in the business -- and that's saying a lot. Her take on brunette hair is absolutely worth copying, if you're looking for brunette hair color ideas. Her painted-on honey-colored highlights make her hair look like it's actually emitting its own light.

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Lily Aldridge
Is there no limit to the levels of Lily Aldridge's slayage? Whether she's wearing her hair in bouncy waves on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway or slicked back in a chic chignon as shown here, the woman has ridiculously fab brunette strands.

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Debra Messing
Debra Messing's striking auburn hair is just a figurative hop, skip, and a jump away for most brunettes. You won't have to spend forever in the salon processing your brunette hair to get this shade, but the hint of red will still give you the satisfaction of changing up your look.

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Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway captures an old Hollywood-inspired vibe with her hairstyles, makeup looks and red carpet gowns. But she brings her waved, retro, brunette hair firmly into the 21st century with the help of some thoroughly modern balayage work.

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BY ROSIE NARASAKI | JAN 5, 2017 | SHARES
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