Check out these 17 examples of cocoa butter brown hair before booking your next salon appointment.

No one said the basics need to be boring, though.

Check out these 17 cocoa butter hair color inspirations before booking your next salon appointment.

Cocoa Butter Hair Color

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Toned Down Brown

This natural brunette hair color has a soft, muted finish.

We’re loving the rich warm brown color with the heavily layered and textured style.

Face-Framing Babylights

Bring a little extra dimension to the table with carefully placed babylights.

Ashy Mocha

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This super deep mocha base has touches of warm chestnut and caramel.

Light Ash Brown

Embrace the blonder side of cocoa butter brown with cool-toned beige blodne balayage.

Warm Babylights

Add some babylights to that bob, and you’re in business.

Subtle Ombre

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This chocolatey base color gets some major vibrance from warm cinnamon and chestnut.

It stays away from sunny or warm balayage and sticks with a true cocoa palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, combining lowlights and highlights creates varying tones for brunette hair.

Sun-Kissed

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This combination creates a natural, subtle change in hair color.

Java Brown

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Toned Down Brown

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Chocolate Shag

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Brunette Color Melt

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Dark Cocoa

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Face-Framing Babylights

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Hazelnut Balayage

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Light Ash Brown

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Warm Cinnamon

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Caramel Kisses

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Warm Babylights

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Cinnamon Mocha

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Chocolate Brown

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Chocolate Sundae

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