What color is chestnut hair?
In recent years, chestnut hair has become the darling of the fashion industry, especially in autumn and winter. This warm and white hair color is highly sought after. So, what color is maroon? What skin tones does it suit? How to match makeup and clothing? This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed analysis of the charm of chestnut hair.
1. Definition and classification of chestnut hair

Maroon is a warm color between brown and red, inspired by the color of chestnuts. Depending on the shade and hue, maroon can be divided into the following categories:
| maroon type | Color characteristics | Suitable for skin tone |
|---|---|---|
| light maroon | Golden brown, higher brightness | Cool white skin, neutral skin |
| classic maroon | Red-brown balance, moderate saturation | Warm yellow skin, neutral skin |
| dark maroon | Close to chocolate color with reddish tint | All skin tones (especially dull skin) |
| caramel maroon | Orange-brown harmonious, strong gloss | Warm skin, wheat skin |
2. Hot discussion across the internet: Why is maroon so popular all of a sudden?
According to the analysis of social media data in the past 10 days, topics related to chestnut hair have been read more than 200 million times. The main sources of popularity include:
| platform | hot topics | focus of discussion |
|---|---|---|
| little red book | #Must-Dye Hair Color in Autumn and Winter | No makeup friendliness test |
| #female star same style maroon | Yang Mi and Zhao Lusi demonstrate | |
| Douyin | #maroonfadingrecord | Color durability comparison |
| Station B | DIY hair dye rollover | Home hair dye review |
3. Analysis of the 5 major advantages of chestnut hair
1.Whitening artifact: The red-brown blend can neutralize the yellowishness in Asian skin tones. Xiaohongshu's actual test shows that it can brighten the skin tone by 1-2 degrees.
2.Seasonal adaptation: Paired with sweaters and coats in autumn and winter, it brings a sense of atmosphere and shows a smart luster under the sunshine in spring and summer.
3.Various shapes: It can not only create a Korean-style softness, but also control European and American style layered tailoring.
4.Re-dye friendly: Natural transition between new black hair and chestnut, extending re-dye cycle to 3-4 months.
5.Less damage: Compared with colors such as light blonde that require hair bleaching, chestnut color has lower requirements on hair quality.
4. Advice from professional hairstylists
According to a recent live broadcast by the well-known salon @HairMagic, you should pay attention to the following when choosing maroon:
| native hair color | staining scheme | maintenance skills |
|---|---|---|
| black hair | Need to fade to 6 degrees color first | Use color-fixing shampoo weekly |
| light color | Color directly | Avoid high-temperature curling irons |
| red color | Neutralize with green first | Rinse with cold water |
5. Celebrity Demonstration and Lightning Protection Guide
Recently, the maroon looks of many female celebrities have triggered a craze of imitation:
-Success Stories: Song Qian’s gradient maroon color with wool curls has received over a million likes on Weibo; Lisa’s caramel maroon stage look has become a fake makeup template.
-Things to note: If your skin tone is olive-toned (the blood vessels in your wrist are blue-green), you should be careful to choose maroon with too much red tones, as it can easily make your complexion look bluish.
6. 2024 Maroon Fashion Trend Forecast
According to a report published by fashion agency Pantone, the following maroon variants will be popular next year:
1.Matte chestnut gray: Add a small amount of gray to reduce saturation
2.amber chestnut: Orange-brown blend that adds transparency
3.Iced Chestnut Tea: Bold collision of cool brown and warm red
Conclusion: As an enduring popular hair color, maroon can not only meet the low-key needs of daily commuting, but also show personality through clever color matching. Choose the maroon variant that suits you and follow the correct maintenance methods, and you can easily have the same high-end hair color as celebrities.
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