41 Stunning Chestnut Brown Hair Colours for 2021
Chestnut brown hair is an autumnal colour that combines brown with red hues. Despite its popularity during the colder months, this colour can be worn in the summer months, too.
Emma Roberts, Audrina Patridge and Olivia Palmero are all fans of chestnut hair. Once you’ve seen all the stunning examples we’ve found you; you’ll want to convert to the nutty side. Ahead, the best chestnut brown hair colours to try now.
Glossy Chestnut Hair
If you’re looking for an eye-catching chestnut hair colour, this glossy shade is seriously perfect for you. Credit: @hairby_desi
Reddish Brown Chestnut
Featuring rich brown and playful red-tints, this rich chestnut brown is a winter fave. Credit: @chrisgreenehair
Chestnut Hair With Auburn Tones
Coupled with a medium nutty brown base and dark auburn tones, this gorgeous hair colour is exactly what you need to stylishly shake things up. Credit: @karinadkl
Editor’s tip: Protect your coloured strands with the Nexxus Colour Assure Shampoo and Conditioner. This mighty duo will help prevent colour fade while also nourishing your strands.
Chestnut Brown Highlights
Liven up dark brunette bases with reddish-chestnut highlights. Credit: @faithforhair
Cinnamon With Chestnut Highlights
Chestnut doesn’t have to be done all over to look beautiful and these subtle highlights prove that. Credit: @hairbybritny
Chestnut hair looks especially glossy when curled. Credit: @tim.carli
Light Chestnut Hair
If you’re a natural blonde tempted to get chestnut hair, this Olivia Palermo-approved shade is perfect for you. Credit: @samwarringtonlondon
Chestnut Caramel
This colour is a little bit chestnut and a little bit caramel — a winning colour combination. Credit: @jazzystyles___
Honey Chestnut Hair
These perfect beachy waves prove honey brown and chestnut brown look so good together. Credit: @glittery_hippie
Chestnut Spice Ombre
Another way you can get in on the chestnut hair trend? With an ombre dye job, just like this. Credit:@luvmehair
Chestnut Bob Cut
Just a touch of chestnut gives this lovely long bob haircut a fresh new feel. Credit: @aliciaurbanhair
Dark Chestnut Hair
Combine the right shades of chocolate and chestnut undertones to get this sultry hair colour. Credit: @brittsully
Warm Chestnut Balayage
When it comes to popular chestnut brown hair colours, this tiger eye-inspired nutty balayage is one of our absolute favourites. Credit: @saranolenstylist
Reverse Chestnut Balayage
If anyone’s going to convince you to try reverse balayage hair, it’s this beauty. Don’t forget the pearl hair clip! Credit: @blondemanezstudio
Romantic Chestnut Brown
This rose brown hair look works best on a chestnut brown base. Credit: @ultrafadebyrich
Editor’s tip: For flawless styling, try applying a hair serum – like the TRESemmé Colour Shineplex Serum – to help add a healthy-looking sheen to your locks.
Chestnut Copper Sombre
We know it’s quite a mouthful, but the results are simply stunning. Credit: @beautyfied_by_josie
Chestnut With Cinnamon
Blend together chestnut tones, cinnamon and auburn shades, and you’ll get this dimensional, natural-looking chestnut hue. Credit: @hairbymikaylaz
Chestnut Cappuccino Swirl Hair
This sun-kissed bronde is a great way to boost your hair’s lightness, while still being a beautiful brunette. Credit: @catherinelovescolor
Chestnut Brown Curls
See? Even curls look great with a blend of light chestnut streaks.Credit: @sintoniacacheada
Chestnut Brown With Chocolate
Just add hints of chestnut to chocolate brown hair to get this delicious shade. Credit:@hairbytaylormissingham
Icy Chestnut
This cooler take on the trend is perfect for those who prefer icier, ashy tones.
Classic Chestnut Brown
Just another example of a classic chestnut hue, this ultra-flattering hair colour works for all hair lengths, types and skin tones.
Chestnut With Caramel Highlights
This is a fail-safe colour combo you’ll love! The strategic placement of these highlights will help give a dark chestnut base extra dimension.
Chestnut Latte Hair
If you’re looking for a coffee-inspired take on the trend, this eye-catching chestnut latte look is destined for your mane.
Chesnut Hair With Bangs
Happen to have bangs? Here’s how you can incorporate some chestnut into your look.
Chestnut Flamboyage
The combination of ombre and balayage (aka flamboyage) will help you achieve this stunning hair colour.
Chesnut Brown to Blonde
Melting a dark chestnut base into creamy blonde ends like this will instantly help give brunette strands a summer-ready feel.
Chesnut Curls
This deliciously rich finish is exactly what you need to make curls feel new.
Chestnut Face Frame
Face-framing highlights are dominating 2021, and you can easily get in on this trend with a few chestnut ribbons.
Chesnut Blow Dry
What’s not to love about this sophisticated blow out style?
Nutty Delight
Bring autumn to you with this subtle blend of nutty tones.
Playful Chestnut Tones
Anyone else saving this gorgeous look to their hair inspo Pinterest board?
Golden Chestnut Hair
For all the bob and long bob lovers, this is a perfect example of the trend working for shorter lengths.
Editor’s tip: The VO5 Tame & Shine Spray controls flyaways and adds a lustrous shine, making it the perfect finishing touch for any coloured hairstyle.
Beachy Blends
Who wouldn’t want their hair to look sunkissed? This is the perfect shade to pair with beachy waves.
Warm Chestnut
This gorgeous reddish-brown will help make any brunette base look warmed-up and fall-perfect in an instant.
Medium Chestnut Waves
When teamed with subtle waves, this shade instantly gives more dimension and volume to this beauty’s hair.
Chestnut Red Bob
This tousled, piecey bob is everything! Plus, the colour makes it that extra bit special.
Blonde to Chestnut
For dark blondes who want to test out the chestnut waters, this reddish-brown hue is a great stepping stone.
Gorgeously Nutty
This glossy shade gives the illusion of bouncy, healthy-looking strands.
Layers
Channel ’90s vibes with this layered cut and cool-girl hair colour.
Soft Chestnut
If you want your hair to look shimmering, opt for this toffee and chestnut hybrid shade.
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