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For years now, the brown color of mushrooms has been synonymous with cold weather. Cold, ashy, gray, faded in color – as you may recall, it bears little resemblance to the true bronze tones of real mushrooms. “Mushroom hair started off as something bold and bold, but it’s becoming even more wearable in 2024,” says Dean. “The very cold, smoky gray is coming to an end and will be replaced by a softer, more realistic mushroom brown.” This is a golden-toned neutral in case you don’t have a carton of porcini on hand. It looks like a taupe.
“The beauty and popularity of True Mushroom Brown is that it is inspired by the variety of browns we are all naturally born with,” says Richards. This shade straddles the line between warm and cool tones, so whether it’s a single-process shade or a mushroom brown highlight, it’ll work on almost all skin tones and undertones. Richards says true neutral blonde tones are difficult to maintain during the summer months due to oxidation from the sun. If you want a realistic mushroom shade that lasts, you may want to try this color in early spring, fall, or winter.
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