Cinnamon Brown Hair As Loved By Meghan Markle & Kylie Jenner

May 2024 · 3 minute read

As we head into the new season, it's the perfect opportunity for a colour switch-up and autumn is all about richer hair hues (sorry, blondes, you don't have more fun in winter).

That's exactly why beauty muses like Meghan Markle, Kylie Jenner and Kate Middleton are trailblazing the trend with delicious cinnamon brown hair.

The trio have all recently debuted the new hair colour by adding lighter, copper tones to their brunette hair to lift it for the season ahead to add warmth and depth - and it's so flattering.

Discussing why the hue is so flattering for the colder months, Neil Maclean, Founder of Neil Maclean Hair Studio, said: "What’s great about cinnamon balayage or adding copper tones into your hair, is that you can keep any light strands that you may have had from summer, blending bronze tones throughout the hair to add warmth and depth to your colour."

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Neil also believes that cinnamon brown is the perfect transitional shade for autumn as the result is often a super warm, glossy and multi-dimensional look. "This colour is also ideal for women who might want to switch their hair up for autumn and add some warmth, but not necessarily a red. Cinnamon is the perfect in-between colour," he adds.

If you're tempted to trial the trend, during your next appointment, ask your colourist for their advice on the best colour to suit your skin tone and current hair colour to ensure it's as flattering as possible. As Neil explains: "If you’re blonde they might take you slightly darker into a honey shade, or if you’re already chocolate brown you might lighten it up to add caramels and copper."

According to Josh Wood, ensuring your hair colour suits you is all about the eyes. "You always have to consider your eye colour and skin tone to find the shade that’s best tailored for you," he says. "There are so many different levels of brown I think people forget that are as many shades of brown as they are blonde. How you can really play with brown is by changing the tone, looking at cool and warm tones that best complement your skin and eye colour."

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And to maintain the colour at home (in case of a second lockdown, eek!), Josh says a top tip to keep things glossy is to rinse with cold water. "Turn the taps as far as you can bear to seal the hair cuticle after washing and lock in that colour and shine," he said.

For more brunette hair colour inspiration, read our ultimate guide to brown hair.

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