All About Espresso Brown Hair: The Perfect Blend of Bold and Sophisticated

Espresso brown hair is the rich, dark and sophisticated shade of the season. In this blog Laura Elliott, head of education here at Neäl & Wølf answers all your questions about this shade, including the secret of getting and maintaining the statement style.

1. What colour is espresso brown hair?

Espresso brown hair is a dark, rich shade inspired by the colour of freshly brewed espresso coffee. It sits at the darker end of the brunette spectrum; a chocolatey, multi-dimensional tone that is almost black in colour. This colour is often seen on velvety smooth, glossy hair to tease out the subtle variations of tone.

2. What is the difference between brunette and espresso?

The espresso hair colour actually falls under the brunette category! Brunette is usually thought of as light-medium brown, but it does include darker browns like espresso. Espresso brown is therefore ideal for those who want a bolder look than traditional brunette shades but without the intensity of jet black.

3. Is mocha and espresso the same hair colour?

In short, no! Mocha and espresso are both very different coffees, so they vary when it comes to hair colour, too. The mocha hair colour is a milkier, lighter brown shade with warm undertones. In comparison, espresso is much bolder and darker. Find out more about this shade: 5 Delicious Reasons to Consider the Mocha Chocolate Brown Hair Colour

4. How is espresso brown different from black hair?

Espresso brown is almost black in colour, but not quite. Black is a solid, intense shade - the colour of deep midnight. Espresso is classed as a brunette shade, with a multidimensional appearance and subtle brown undertones.

5. Is espresso brown warm or cool in shade?

Espresso brown is generally a cooler shade, with ashy undertones giving a sleek, modern touch. This means that the colour usually works best with cooler skin tones that have pink or blue undertones. Find out more about matching colour and skin tones: What Hair Colour Suits Me? A Guide to Choosing the Right Shade

6. How do you get espresso brown hair?

To perfectly achieve espresso brown hair, we recommend visiting your professional colourist. Neäl & Wølf's GLAZE True Demi Toner combines Squalane with high performance and iridescent colour pigments, for a luxury super shine finish. Browse our solution: GLAZE Demi Toner

7. How do you maintain espresso brown hair?

Maintaining espresso brown hair is all about preserving its deep, glossy tone and preventing it from fading or looking dull over time. As well as visiting your salon for regular touch ups, here are some steps you can follow at home:

Hair washing

Start off your hair care routine by choosing products that prevent your locks from becoming dry, dull and brittle. We’d recommend massaging our HYDRATE Moisture Shampoo through wet hair, before rinsing and applying HYDRATE Moisture Conditioner for 3-5 minutes. These products are specially designed to nourish dry hair using a blend of natural oils and shea butter, leaving your hair enriched and healthy-looking. View our full range: HYDRATE Moisture Collection

Hair drying and styling

Don’t let your hair dry out when you turn up the heat! Protect your tresses by spraying our MIRACLE Rapid Blow-Dry Mist section by section onto damp hair to speed up drying time by up to 50%. For best results, blow-dry with our HERØ Ionic Hairdryer. Of course, dark hair looks best with a glossy finish to catch the light. So to finish, we’d suggest spritzing a product like our GLOW Super Shine Spray evenly across hair to smooth tresses, control frizz and achieve an illuminating shine.

Espresso brown hair combines richness and sophistication for the perfect serve. Ready to make the switch to espresso? Find your local Neäl & Wølf salon today Find your Neäl & Wølf salon