Chocolate is the next best thing after sliced bread. Chocolate ice cream, chocolate cakes, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate muffins, chocolate scents, chocolate anything is every ladies’ sweet high.

What about chocolate brown hair? Coloring your hair brown can result in an absolutely delicious outcome. However, contrary to popular belief, pulling this rich look is not always as easy at it seems. I will give you a few tips to make this exciting journey to coloring your hair easier

You finally have decided to get your hair colored but now you have to decide how to go about getting it done, whether you should do it yourself or have the salon do it, whether you want all your hair colored or only highlights and finally if that is not enough whether it should be permanent or semi-permanent hair color.

Of course you have hopefully decided what color you want, there are plenty of those too from strawberry blond, to chocolate brown hair color, and even a jet black if you feel so bold. With so many decisions to make you may find yourself wondering if it is worth all the hassle.

A new hair color can bring a boost to a flagging spirit and give you a new sense of confidence when you need it most. Creating a new look complete with your new chocolate brown hair colors can give you the courage you need to take that extra step or push yourself just a bit further. These are all good reasons to get your hair colored of course just the desire to do something nice for yourself can be a good reason too.

Going to a salon to get your hair completely redone can be a real treat but it can also be very expensive, if you are just looking for a bit of hair color you may be find just doing that yourself. While hair color done by the salon may turn out a bit nicer if it is out of your price range then a quick color job may be just the trick. If you are looking to do highlights however you may want to spend the extra money to get a salon to do this for you. Doing highlights can be very tricky and is definitely not something you can do for yourself.

If you are not totally sure what color you want and are afraid that permanent colors may harm your hair, a semi-permanent color may be the way to go. Not only are they much more gentle on your hair, they only last 6 to 12 washings so if you do not like it you can change it in a month or two. Many people choose a hair dye such as chocolate brown hair color then find out that it was not the best color for them, by choosing a semi-permanent color you are not bound to the color until it grows out, you only have to wait for it to wash out.

1) Is Chocolate Brown The Color For You?

You are toying with the idea of coloring your hair chocolate brown but you are worried it may result in a mega disaster. Do not despair, here is a way of knowing if this hair color is ideal for you;

Firstly, what is your skin tone? Are you Olive, pale, pink, dark skinned or have a yellow hue? Brown shades often work for people with olive and yellow hued skin. The color is likely to flatter those with warm tones more. If you are a very pale person, it would be best to steer clear of this hair color.

Secondly, what is your eye color? If you have dark brown or Hazel colored eyes, the chocolate brown hair color is likely to suit you.

Finally, if your hair is dark naturally, chocolate brown hair is also likely to look good on you.

Still not convinced? You could try on different wigs to see what the possible outcome could be. You could even tag a friend along for an honest opinion.

2) Where Should I Have It Colored?

Chocolate Brown hair color kits are pretty simple to do-it-yourself at home. You can easily buy one from a beauty supply store and thus, do not necessarily have to go to a salon.

However, if you are not comfortable or confident to do it, i highly advise you to go to a professional. This way, the likelihood of anything going wrong is very much minimal.

3) How Should I Wear It?

You have finally had your hair colored but not sure how to wear it? Wear it anyhow!

Do you want buns? Straight hair? Curly? Short? Shaggy? Go for it! You can have it any style you like.

If you wind up finding it a tad too plain you could always add some spicy highlights. Auburn colours or caramel colours would be excellent highlighters to give your hair the fiery it needs.

4) How To Protect Your Newly Colored Hair?

Once you have colored your hair chocolate brown, your next step is caring for it.

Although brown colored hair is often regarded as low maintenance, this does not mean you should neglect it. Once you have dyed, it is important to avoid washing or swimming within the first 48 hours. In fact, it would be better to hold out on washing your hair for longer than 48hrs.

For ongoing care, you should shampoo and condition your hair with products that contain special ingredients designed for maintenance of colored hair. It is normally recommended that the shampoo and the conditioner be of the same brand as the hair color.

Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight for long periods of time at a go. This is because your hair is likely to dry faster and sunlight is a bleaching agent that is damaging to the hair.

CONCLUSION

Coloring your hair is often a huge decision. Chocolate brown hair color can be easily achieved. It is subtle, yet oozes elegance. Its’ outcome can be utterly tantalizing and the new look could be rejuvenating to your esteem.

Remember, your hair is your crown. So wear it like the queen you are; nurture and care for it. After all it can only be as beautiful and healthy as you want it to be.