25 Best Golden Brown Hair Color Ideas in 2023

Check out these shades and hairstyle options that will help you rock this sun-kissed hue!

Golden brown hair color is a medium shade of brown that borders on blonde and brown. It gives you that rich, warm brown base with the luster and brightness of gold. If you can’t decide whether to go brunette or blonde, this color is a middle ground that gives the best of both worlds.

It’s a great summer hair color to complement that beach tan. However, you can sport this shade all year long! Here are ways to rock this hair color.

Golden Brown Hair Color Pegs for Pinays

1. Long and Wavy Golden Brown Hair

Asian woman with long wavy hair wearing a white top
Look like you just came from the beach with golden brown hair color. Credit: Michelle Pedron

Golden brown hair color gives you a sun-kissed glow. It adds warmth to your face and gives your look a relaxed, beach-like vibe when you wear it on long, wavy hair.

TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Shampoo

Editor’s tip: Keep your golden brown hair color from turning brassy with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Shampoo. Its purple formula neutralizes brassy tones, so you get to enjoy your blonde and golden hues for longer. It also has jojoba oil to keep your hair moisturized and shiny. 

TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Conditioner

Pair TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Shampoo with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Conditioner to get the best results.

2. Golden Brown Hair in a Ponytail

Asian woman with golden brown hair in a ponytail
Make your golden brown hair party-ready by putting it up. Credit: Panadda Suwanjundee

If you’re in a party mood, putting your golden hair brown hair up in a high ponytail can make you look ready for some fun. Use a brightly colored scrunchie to add some personality to your ponytail hairstyle.

3. Playground Highlights

Woman with golden brown hair highlights
With playground highlights, your golden brown hair color looks naturally blended with the rest of your hair. Credit: Philip Justin Mamelic

You can wear golden brown in small doses to mimic the color your hair turns to when hit by sunlight. Playground highlights are also natural-looking, so it’s a great option if you’re not in for a drastic change.

4. Golden Brown Hair With Curtain Bangs

Asian woman with long hair smiling
You can add side bangs to frame your face beautifully. Credit: Michelle Pedron

Of course, you can simply leave your golden brown hair down. With a gorgeous hair color like this, you don’t need to do much to make your hair look great. Make sure to dye your bangs as well so they become part of your whole look.

Tub of Cream Silk Treatment Keratin Damage Repair

Editor’s tip: Coloring your hair can damage your tresses, so a regular hair mask treatment is essential to keep it smooth, moisturized, and beautiful. Pamper your hair with Cream Silk Daily Treatment Keratin Damage Repair. It has keratin that defines the structure of your hair, reducing frizz and leaving your hair smooth and shiny. It also has collagen that helps bind moisture to your hair fibers for strength and elasticity.

5. Golden Brown Layered Hair

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Leave your hair down to showcase your layers and your gorgeous golden brown hue. Credit: Shutterstock

This layered haircut gets more depth and dimension, thanks to a warm, golden brown hair color.

6. Golden Brown Tendrils

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Golden brown hair color looks great on tendrils, too. Credit: Shutterstock

Putting your hair up? Let golden brown tendrils frame your face. Just take small sections of hair near your hairline and leave them loose while you put the rest of your hair in a ponytail or in a bun.

7. Honey Golden Brown Hair Color With Blonde Ombre

Golden brown hair color: Asian woman with long straight brown ombre hair wearing a white sweater against a wooden backdrop
Flaunt light golden brown tresses in a dramatic ombre hair. Credit: Shutterstock

This ombre look gives your hair drama. Make the transition look seamless by choosing a dark brown shade for the section near your roots. Throw in a golden brown hair color in the middle, and have your tips dyed light brown.

8. Golden Brown Reverse Ombre

Asian woman with long wavy golden brown hair
Feel free to combine golden brown with light brown hair colors. Credit: Shutterstock

Try this reverse ombré look, where you start with light brown hair color at the roots. Then, transition to medium shades like golden brown from mid-lengths up to the tips.

Bottle of TRESemme Root Touch Up Spray Light Brown Color

Editor’s tip: Whenever you need a root refresh and you can’t go to the salon, use TRESemmé Root Touch-Up Spray (Light Brown Color). It’s a lightweight, temporary hair color that conceals your roots and gray strands so your hair color always looks fresh. To use, hold the can 6 to 8 inches away from your hair, spritz on your roots and gray areas, and blend the color using your fingers. 

9. Dark Golden Brown Hair Color With Highlights

Asian woman with long brown hair smiling
Planning to get a balayage? Include golden brown in the picture. Credit: Shutterstock

Get a dark brown base, and then add honey golden brown hair color as highlights or as part of balayage hair. The result is a multi-dimensional look, especially when you have layered hair.

10. Golden Copper Hair

Golden brown hair color: Closeup shot of an Asian woman with long way brown hair smiling outdoors
A touch of copper makes golden brown hair more defined. Credit: Shutterstock

Give an edgy twist to the usual dark golden brown hair color by going for this shade. Its warm undertone and metallic touch make for an interesting combination. It adds depth to your naturally dark hair, especially when hit by sunlight.

TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Shampoo

Editor’s tip: Keep your hair color from fading with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Shampoo. It has anti-fade technology which works by creating a waterproof film that coats and protects your hair fibers to seal the color in. This helps your hair color last twice longer! This shampoo also has jojoba oil for moisture and shine.

TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Conditioner

Use TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Shampoo with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Conditioner to get the best results. 

11. Golden Brown Hair in a Messy Bun

Back shot of an Asian woman with short brown hair wearing a gray shirt
Golden brown hair color adds more appeal to this messy half-up bun. Credit: Michelle Pedron

Liven up your bob or lob by dyeing it with golden brown hair color. To style it, a messy half-up bun would do, as it allows you to put your hair up while still showcasing your hair color.

12. Shadow Roots

Asian woman with short golden brown hair wearing a black dress
Aside from being low maintenance, shadow roots add depth to your hair. Credit: Shutterstock

Even when you’re not going for an ombre look, you can leave your roots dark. This way, you won’t need to rush back to the salon for touchups when your hair starts growing.

13. Golden Brown Wolf Cut

Asian woman with short golden brown hair wearing a colorful shirt
Try a new hair color as well when you get a new haircut. Credit: Michelle Pedron

Wolf cut is a short hairstyle that’s characterized by longer hair at the back and short hair at the sides and in front. Make it more interesting by dyeing it with light golden flaxen hair color.

14. Golden Brown Highlights on Curly Hair

Woman with long curly hair with golden brown highlights
Make your curls even more fab by getting golden brown highlights. Credit: Shutterstock

Dark golden brown hair color helps bring out the shape of your curls so you can showcase them better! So, if you’re planning to dye your kulot hair, give golden brown a chance.

15. Short Curly Hair With Golden Brown Hair Color

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Make your curly hair look sun-kissed with golden brown hair color. Credit: Shutterstock

Golden brown hair color livens up your short curly hair, making it look fresh and updated.

Bottle of Love Beauty and Planet pink shampoo

Editor’s tip: Give your colored hair some TLC by washing it with Love Beauty and Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Blooming Color Shampoo. It gently cleanses your hair without making your hair color fade. It also helps keep your colored hair well-moisturized and shiny. For best results, follow it up with Love Beauty and Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Blooming Color Conditioner.

16. Golden Brown Highlights on Short Hair

Woman shaking her short golden brown hair
Scrunch your short hair and let your highlights showcase your hair’s texture. Credit: Canva

If you don’t want to dye your entire bob, you can get honey golden brown hair color as highlights. They give your bob a quick update, and the blend between your natural hair color and highlights creates a lived-in look.

17. Pixie Cut With Golden Brown Hair Color

Asian woman with short brown hair wearing eyeglasses
Turn heads with this gorgeous golden brown pixie cut. Credit: Shutterstock

Make your pixie cut more sophisticated by dyeing it golden and adding blonde highlights. To style it, why don’t you go for a messy textured ‘do? It’s chic and edgy, and you can’t help but feel confident when wearing it.

18. Golden Bronze

Asian woman with golden bronze hair color wearing an off-shoulder top
Look like you just went back from the beach with this hair color. Credit: Shutterstock

This hue is a combination of honey golden brown hair color with hints of red and caramel. It’s a dark golden brown hair color that helps add a beautiful glow to morena skin.

19. Brushed Back and Relaxed

Asian woman with golden brown hair
Not in the mood for a braid or ponytail? Just finger-comb your hair to style. Credit: Shutterstock

When you want to chill out at home, do it in style by finger-combing your golden brown hair back and scrunching it to add a bit of body. That’s it!

20. Flaxen Hair

Asian woman with golden brown flaxen hair color with bangs
Can’t decide whether to get brown or blonde hair? Try flaxen. Credit: Panadda Suwanjundee

Flaxen is a yellowish-brown color that resembles the color of straw or hay. Rock this golden brown hair color in an edgy fashion by scrunching your hair lightly to give it a slightly tousled look and adding wispy bangs.

21. Honey Golden Brown Hair Color

Asian woman with long honey golden brown hair
Get that fresh, glowing look with honey golden brown hair. Credit: Shutterstock

A few tinges of honey hair color make golden brown more vibrant. It results in a rich, warm hue that complements almost any skin tone.

22. Golden Brown Hair Color With Dark Roots

Woman with long curly locks wearing a sage green long-sleeved blouse
Keeping your roots untouched helps create a low-maintenance look. Credit: Eman Genatilan from Pexels

With this look, you don’t have to rush to the salon right away for color touch-ups when your hair starts growing. Dark roots also create depth and add an edgy vibe to your light golden flaxen hair color.

23. Golden Brown Hair in a Braid

Asian woman with a fishtail side braid
Braided golden brown hair gives you a laid-back, summery look. Credit: Shutterstock

You can still showcase your hair color even in a braid. The color even helps draw attention to your braid’s texture. If you want something casual but chic, try a side braid with side-swept bangs.

24. Dark Golden Brown Hair

Asian woman with medium length curly locks
Get ready to stun and sizzle with this classic hair color. Credit: Cottonbro Studio from Pexels

Yes, you can’t go wrong with a dark golden brown hair color! It brings a warm and alluring glow, perfectly complementing the natural beauty of us Pinays. A bonus: this tone suits all skin tones, too.

25. Light Golden Chestnut Brown

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This hair color is definitely a head-turner in the sunlight. Credit: Mood Feed from Pexels

Rocking some light golden brown hair color is like having the best of both worlds – a touch of warm gold highlights mixed up with rich chestnut shades. A sleek straight hairstyle with bangs could show off the shine of this hair color!

Ready to color your tresses? This hair color helps you create an exciting palette to play with. Go try this beautiful shade, and be pleasantly surprised at the result.