Brunette refers to a range of brown hair colors, typically from light brown to dark brown shades. It is the second most common human hair color after black. Brunette hair is characterized by higher levels of the dark pigment eumelanin and lower levels of the pale pigment pheomelanin
. Brunette hair colors vary widely and include many shades such as:
- Light brown
- Medium brown
- Dark brown
- Warm tones like honey, caramel, golden, and auburn
- Cool tones with ash or smoky undertones
- Rich shades like chocolate, chestnut, mahogany, and cocoa
The term "brunette" is often used specifically for females with brown hair. It can suit all skin tones and is versatile, allowing for combinations with highlights, balayage, and other color techniques
. In summary, brunette is essentially brown hair color, spanning a spectrum from light to dark brown with warm or cool undertones, making it a broad and flexible category of hair color
