Spring Palette for Light Brown Hair

Brown is the largest hair-color umbrella in the world. Warm chestnut → autumn family. Ash brown → summer. Espresso → winter. Combined with the spring season, this is one of the most flattering combinations in color theory.

Why Spring colors work with light brown hair

Brown is the largest hair-color umbrella in the world. Warm chestnut → autumn family. Ash brown → summer. Espresso → winter.

Spring core palette next to light brown hair

How to wear it

Springs with light brown hair often default to neutrals because they're afraid of the bright palette. The trick: the spring family is clear, bright, so you can wear saturated color without it overwhelming you. Start with one bright top + a camel bottom and watch what people compliment.

Best metals for light brown Springs

Gold, rose gold, and warm bronze. If a piece of jewelry has both warm and cool tones, pick the warmer one for Springs.

What to skip

• pure black
• icy blue
• burgundy
• dusty rose