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For those who aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into pastel hair or commit fully to ice blond for the warmer months of the year, ash brown locks just may be your hair solution. As a compromise between darker brunette tresses and lightened strands, ash brown is a happy medium which can suit a variety of skin tones. For Spring 2017, ash brown is expected to become popular among beauty lovers, due to its versatile nature and soft hue.

With its natural-looking tones, ash brown hair consists of subdued chocolate tresses combined with subtle gold streaks. Since the arrival of spring offers a perfect opportunity to experiment with highlights, this hair trend also evokes a breezy, au naturel look. While we have a few months until bikini season is upon us, ash hues instantly bring the image of a beach babe to mind.

On Instagram, the various iterations of this colour trend range from bouncy, voluminous curls to understated waves. However you decide to style your locks, the moderate trend is a fitting look for long-haired beauties who want a low maintenance colour change. If you’re ready for a bit of a hair makeover, take a closer peek at these stylish and versatile examples of ash-toned brunette hair.

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