Brown hair color doesn't have to be dull or boring. These four brown shades have dimension and help make your hair look more body. Ash brown, honey brown, golden brown and purple brown are the most popular dark brown shades because they are the most universal. Below you'll find everything you need to know about these favorite female hair colors.

One of the most popular shades of brunette is ash brown. To achieve the ash color tones, blue and green are added beneath the brown. This color works best on medium and dark skin tones with pink or red undertones. This dark brown color is on the dark side, so if you have dark brown hair, you don't need to do drastic bleaching.

The reason why this hair color is so popular is because it looks great all year round. Ash brown shines in summer and looks warm against dark fall neutrals. It also provides a dimensional base color for lighter colored highlights, ombre and balayage.

Ash brown hair has green, blue and purple undertones. Cooler colors retain their color better, so it doesn't fade as quickly.