20 Stunning Chestnut Brown Hair Ideas

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire!

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

Woman with glossy long chestnut brown hair — Credit: Instagram.com/hairby_desi

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

back shot of woman with chestnut hair colour at a salon — Credit: Instagram.com/chrisgreenehair

Featuring rich brown and playful red-tints, this rich chestnut brown is a winter fave. Credit: @chrisgreenehair

Chestnut Hair With Auburn Tones

Woman chestnut brown hair styled into a blow out — Credit: Instagram.com/karinadkl

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

Woman with long chestnut brown hair with subtle highlights — Credit: Instagram.com/faithforhair

Liven up dark brunette bases with reddish-chestnut highlights. Credit: @faithforhair

Cinnamon With Chestnut Highlights

Woman with brown hair with reddish chestnut hair highlights — Credit: Instagram.com/hairbybritny

Chestnut doesn’t have to be done all over to look beautiful and these subtle highlights prove that. Credit: @hairbybritny

Woman with long curly chestnut brown hair — Credit: Instagram.com/tim.carli

Chestnut hair looks especially glossy when curled. Credit: @tim.carli

Light Chestnut Hair

woman with light chestnut brown hair colour smiling — Credit: Instagram.com/samwarringtonlondon

If you’re a natural blonde tempted to get chestnut hair, this Olivia Palermo-approved shade is perfect for you. Credit: @samwarringtonlondon

Chestnut Caramel

Woman with caramel and chestnut brown hair styled into waves — Credit: Instagram.com/jazzystyles__

This colour is a little bit chestnut and a little bit caramel — a winning colour combination. Credit: @jazzystyles___

Honey Chestnut Hair

Woman with golden chestnut long beachy hair — Credit: Instagram.com/glittery_hippie

These perfect beachy waves prove honey brown and chestnut brown look so good together. Credit: @glittery_hippie

Chestnut Spice Ombre

Woman with dark to light chestnut brown hair — Credit: Instagram.com/luvmehair

Another way you can get in on the chestnut hair trend? With an ombre dye job, just like this. Credit:@luvmehair

Chestnut Bob Cut

Woman with chestnut highlilghted bob cut hairstyle — Credit: Instagram.com/aliciaurbanhair

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

woman with tiger eye chestnut brown hair colour at a salon — Credit: Instagram.com/saranolenstylist

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

Woman with reverse chestnut brown balayage hair — Credit: Instagram.com/blondemanezstudio

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

Woman with chestnut hair with rose gold tones in it — Credit: Instagram.com/ultrafadebyrich

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.