Nut Just Any Colour: How to Crack Hazelnut Brown Hair

Hazelnut brown hair has the power to crack your everyday beauty routine. In this blog, Laura Elliott, Head of Education at Neäl & Wølf shares all you need to know about achieving and maintaining this beautiful hair colour.

1. What hair colour is hazelnut brown? 

Hazelnut brown is a rich, warm brunette shade that takes its name from roasted hazelnuts. The subtle golden undertones add a sun-kissed glow that enhances your overall look. The blend of brown and red tones creates depth and dimension, so your hair can adapt to a variety of lighting.

2. What is the difference between chestnut and hazelnut hair colours?

Chestnut and hazelnut hair colours are both warm brunette shades, but they differ in undertones and depth. Chestnut is typically more red and auburn in appearance, whereas hazelnut has much subtler golden undertones with just a touch of red. Read more about chestnut hair: Cracking the Chestnut Brown Hair Colour: 10 Facts About the Roasting Hot Trend

3. What skin tone does hazelnut hair look good on? 

Hazelnut brown hair is a perfect match for those with warm undertones. It works with peachy, golden, or olive complexions to enhance your skin’s radiance. This rich shade can also soften the appearance of redness in the skin, creating a balanced, glowing finish. For more information on skin tone and colour, read our blog: What Hair Colour Suits Me? A Guide to Choosing the Right Shade

4. What eye colour goes with hazelnut hair?

Hazelnut hair and hazel eyes make the perfect pair! The rich tones in the hair and eyes complement each other to create the ideal combination. Hazelnut hair can also draw attention to blue and green eyes, creating a striking contrast that adds brightness to your look.

5. How do you get hazelnut brown hair?

We would always recommend seeing your stylist to perfect your hair colour vision. Our Neäl & Wølf salons can create a rich hazelnut brown with our GLAZE colour. This True Demi Toner revives, refreshes and colours hair, leaving it with a super shine finish. Find out more: GLAZE Demi Toner

6. Do you need bleach to get hazelnut brown hair?

If you have light to medium brown hair, you shouldn’t need bleach to achieve hazelnut tones. However, if you have darker or black hair you may need a gentle lightening process to lift your base colour. We’d recommend consulting your colourist, who can recommend the best approach.

7. How do you maintain hazelnut brown hair? 

As well as going to your hair salon for touch ups, you can maintain your hair at home with the correct hair washing routine. Hazelnut brown hair looks best when shiny, as the colour will reflect light and bring out the different dimensions. Achieve nourished, healthy-looking hair with our HYDRATE products, enriched with ingredients like soft shea butter and argan oil to lock in moisture. Browse now: HYDRATE Moisture Collection

With the right care and high-quality products, your hazelnut brown hair will stay luminous and luxurious. Interested in this shade? Locate your local salon today: Find your Neäl & Wølf salon