Brunettes

Mushroom Brown

A cool, muted light brown with ashy gray undertones, closer to a flat taupe than to any golden shade.

Mushroom Brown

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Where most light browns carry some warmth, mushroom brown is built to cancel it, using a gray-beige base to keep the color muted and slightly smoky rather than golden. It reads as understated in most light, closer to a dusty taupe than to a bright shade, and that muted quality is the whole appeal. The toner responsible for the ash cast is also the first thing to fade, so warmth can creep back in within a few weeks unless it is maintained. Regrowth shows softly because the depth sits close to many natural light brown shades.

Undertonecool, neutral. The muted, ashy cast sits well against pink, neutral and cool-toned skin, and can look a little flat against strongly golden or olive complexions that carry their own warmth.
Starting pointNatural light brown hair reaches this with a gloss or light toner and little lifting, while darker brown hair needs more lift first to clear the warmth the ash tone is meant to cancel.
UpkeepRe-tone every 6 to 8 weeks to keep the ash from fading warm, and a purple or blue shampoo once a week helps hold the muted cast between visits.

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Questions about Mushroom Brown

Which skin undertones suit Mushroom Brown?

Cool, neutral undertones. The muted, ashy cast sits well against pink, neutral and cool-toned skin, and can look a little flat against strongly golden or olive complexions that carry their own warmth.

What hair do I need to start with for Mushroom Brown?

Natural light brown hair reaches this with a gloss or light toner and little lifting, while darker brown hair needs more lift first to clear the warmth the ash tone is meant to cancel.

How much upkeep does Mushroom Brown need?

Re-tone every 6 to 8 weeks to keep the ash from fading warm, and a purple or blue shampoo once a week helps hold the muted cast between visits.

Can I try Mushroom Brown on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Mushroom Brown on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.