Hair Styles for Brunettes

Long Hair

Brunettes with long hair have a plethora of styles to choose from, although face shape plays an important role in that choice. A brunette with a full face could benefit from a hair style that emphasizes angles instead of roundness. Shoulder-length hair with bangs cut in an angular fashion across the face, or a sweeping bang, will cause the face to appear less round. If the brunette already has a slender face, bangs are not as crucial an issue and full hair with curls can be a fun way to drawl attention to the face. Brunettes can achieve a look with curls or waves by using a curling iron or by braiding hair when wet and allowing to dry before removing the braids.

Short Hair

Brunettes with a daring streak can cut off long locks for a short pixie cut. This look is best on women with thin or delicate facial features and should be avoided if the woman has a round face. A pixie cut is easy to take care, a pro for any woman who does not enjoy spending hours in front of a mirror. A bob cut is also a fun, low-maintenance hair style. Brunettes looking for a dramatic cut may be encouraged to consider a bob. This edgy, angled haircut dates back to the 1920s and has always allowed women to stand out in a crowd of longer hair styles.

Up-dos

Wedding days and special events such as prom can warrant a fancier hair style. Wrapping the brunette's hair into a twisted bun with ringlets layering the face is a classic and elegant style which works well with most face shapes. Inserting a flower or clip can add style. For a brunette with naturally curly hair, pin back the curls with bobby pins at the top of the neck for a wavy up-do that is elegant and yet not as conventional as a bun. Another classic up-do for brunettes is the pony tail, perfect for work or a day out in the city with friends.