1. Brown hair is a spectrum

You can have brown hair and still be blonde.

Brown hair isn’t just one color; it comes in a range of shades, ranging from light to dark and cool to warm. If you want to go darker with your current shade, try using an ash-based shampoo or conditioner that will help prevent brassy tones from showing up too quickly. If your hair is naturally warmer than what you desire, try using a purple shampoo that will neutralize gold tones in lighter shades of brown (like this one)

2. Maintenance is key

This is a biggie. While you may be going for that natural, sun-kissed look, you will still have to do some kind of upkeep. If you’re used to getting your hair done at the salon every six weeks, then this won’t be much of an adjustment for you. However, if this is new territory for you (say because your natural color was dark), then know that the process might take longer than usual. You’ll need to go lighter before adding any more brown highlights or lowlights in order to avoid fading and brassiness.

This doesn’t mean that going brunette is only for those who can afford frequent trips back into town—it’s totally possible (and encouraged!) for DIYers too! But if it’s been awhile since someone else touched up your tresses and things are looking a little dull or drab…then maybe it’s time to find yourself a stylist again!

3. Go to a professional

If you do decide to go brown, it’s best to let a professional handle the job. You’ll get more consistent results and have less risk of damaging your hair. If you’re looking for a home dye kit, there are plenty of options out there! But before you make the plunge, consider these questions:

• Are my roots too dark? If so, I might need to grow them out first.
• What shade of brown am I looking for? Does my budget allow me to pay top dollar for something premium or can I find something affordable? It’s important not to be cheap with this kind of thing—you want the best result possible without sacrificing quality.

In the end, if you follow all these steps and still end up unhappy with how your new look turns out (which happens sometimes), don’t worry! There are plenty more choices available beyond just black/brown/blonde/red (and blue). We’ll cover those next week!

4. It’s all about the upkeep

There are a few things to keep in mind when getting your hair colored:

• Your hair needs special care. You should use shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair, and a heat protectant spray before you use any hot tools on it. It’s also important to get your roots touched up every 6 weeks or so, since they’ll be growing out too fast. And don’t forget about purple shampoo! If you’re going lighter than your natural shade, it will help maintain that bright color (and also make sure you don’t go brassy).

5. You have options

You have a lot of options when it comes to brown hair! You can go darker or lighter, try different shades of the same colour, or even go back to your natural colour. There are so many variations on the brown hair theme that you’ll never run out of things to do with it.

Of course, if you do decide that this is not the right shade for you after all (or if you’re just bored), there’s no reason why you can’t go back to blonde or black again. Or perhaps even another colour altogether? And don’t forget about trying out new hairstyles—if nothing else, switching your part will make sure everyone knows who they’re talking about when someone says “that girl with the brown hair”!

Brown hair is actually a lot of work, but the end result is worth it!

So you’re thinking about going brown. Great! There are a lot of things to consider before you take the plunge, but it’s totally worth it in the end. We’ve done some research and talked with our friends who have gone from blonde or red hair to brown, and here’s what we’ve learned:

• Going brown is not as simple as buying a box dye and taking care of your hair for two weeks (though you can do that if you want). There are lots of factors involved in achieving a healthy head of hair—not just getting rid of the old color, but making sure that your new hue is even all over your head so it looks natural.
• It takes time, effort, and money to maintain your look once you get it right. You’ll need regular trims every few months; especially if you have long locks like me! You’ll also probably need some professional help along the way because no matter how much research I did beforehand there were certain aspects where I wasn’t quite prepared yet such as how often my roots would grow back before needing another trimming session.”