Fall hair is all about romantic brunette shades and silky lowlights. Transitional hues are a huge hit, especially post-summer when almost everyone wants to go darker. But if you’re a brunette and want to go warmer, milk tea hair may just be your cup of tea.
Named after the smooth, dusky beige featured in a cup of tea with a splash of milk, the hair color is the perfect balance of cool and warm hues. The most amazing thing is that it works with light roots so you can actually stick with your sunny base while experimenting with warmer tones or a dark color melt. Need some inspo? Instagram is chock-full of milky goodness.
Here are the best ways to lighten up this fall.
Milk Tea Hair Is the Deliciously Wearable Brunette Hair Trend
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Warm and Toasty
Milk tea hair is pretty flexible when it comes to highlights. You can even go light around the edges and still flaunt a creamy beige color.
Image: @ravissant_hairstudio
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So Many Layers
This caramel version of milk tea hair boasts light chestnut hues that give off a reddish tone. You can get a similar effect with a sandy blond balayage.
Image: @lindsayphillipshair
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On the Sunny Side
The sandier you go, the easier it is to manipulate lighter shades. This dirty bronde 'do is great if you want to gradually go lighter.
Image: @hairbyhannep
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Tea Time
This fantastic balayage demonstrates milk tea hair to a T. A smooth, seamless blend with a little complexity around the crown.
Image: @cristencolorshair
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The Milky Way
If you want a milky beige body with lighter ends, make sure your balayage melt starts at the right spot.
Image: @natihair
