25 Light Brown Hair Colors That Are Super Low-Maintenance

Light Brown With Blonde Streaks

Natalie Portman is one of Hollywood's most consistent supporters of light brown hair. In this Oscar-worthy look, her light brown locks are cut in a chic bob and are highlighted with thin streaks of blonde hair on either side of her face. Maintenance-wise, this is a pretty easy-to-maintain look. "Being a brunette is easier than being any other color because you don’t need to lift exponentially, and brunettes fade slower," says Love.

Light Brown With Darker Roots

Nicole Richie's light brown hair verges on blonde, but we're still counting it thanks to her darker roots. It looks like she's in the process of growing out the color, which gives it an effortless vibe.

"If you have olive skin or a darker complexion, a cool-toned brunette would be most suitable. If you have a more pale complexion, a warm-toned brunette will complement you best," says Love.

Raven Roots

Starting with her raven roots and melding into a light-brown bob, Beyoncé's curled tips add some flair to her already chic look. To get the perfect curled tips on a short haircut, try the T3 Single Pass Curling Iron ($160).

Dark-to-Light Ombré

Though Brit beauty Alexa Chung has gone darker with her hair, we're still not over this perfect light brown color. Her dark-to-light brown ombré is subtle but showcases a bit of her signature edge.

Multi-Tonal Brunette

We can't decide what we like more: Ciara's soft feathery fringe or her multi-tonal brown hair that goes from dark to light and back again. "Dark hair that is going lighter always pulls warm, so unless you want a coppery-brown, it's important to use an ash tone to balance out and neutralize the unwanted orange tones," says Papanikolas.

At-home care is essential. "I would highly recommend using professional products only," says Love. She recommends Joico Defy Damage Shampoo and Conditioner ($20/each) and K-PAK Color Therapy Luster Lock Spray ($23).

Gradient Brown

Emily Blunt is known to be a hair color chameleon. We have a special place in our hearts for the gradient, undulating light brown color she's sporting here, which almost borders on a strawberry blonde.

One Allover Shade

We adore Issa Rae's natural brown shade, which still looks shiny, vibrant, and rich on her natural texture without any obvious highlights, balayage, or roots. What a perfect example of "less is more."

Gradient Ombré

Jourdan Dunn's light brown color is basically a master class in achieving the perfect gradient ombré. The color seamlessly transforms from dark brown at the root to caramel blonde at the ends, and her long layers add some texture to her sleek mane.

Ombré Highlights

Although she was born and raised in New England, Mandy Moore truly embodies the California girl aesthetic. Her equally beachy golden-blonde ombré highlights complement her textured beach waves. For similar texture and wave definition, try spritzing Verb Sea Texture Spray ($18) from mid-lengths to ends.

Mushroom Brown

Laverne Cox's cool-toned take on light brown has us swearing off shades with "honey" in the name for the foreseeable future. Her sleek, wet-look bob seriously elevates the color.

Light Brown With Blonde Highlights

Jessica Biel is another celebrity who is synonymous with light brown hair with blonde highlights. This style here is classic Biel, simple and beachy, but works on various skin types. "Light brown can complement any skin tone, but the underlining pigment is what’s important," Love says. "Skin tone is a key factor in choosing the right shade of brunette."

Brown/Blonde Hybrid

Gisele Bündchen is always seen with hair that's dyed varying shades of "bronde," or a brown/blonde hybrid color. Here, it's more brown than blonde, but her soft and subtle highlights could make you do a double-take.

Soft Blonde Highlights

We can't get over Nina Agdal's super soft blonde highlights. They meld into the rest of her brown hair so perfectly; they're almost too good to be true.

Sleek Light Brown

Chrissy Teigen has been a pioneer of the light-brown hair trend, and it's easy to see why. We love how the soft, sweeping waves in her long bob perfectly shape around her glowing skin.

Caramel Streaks

It's always exciting to check-in on model Chanel Iman because you truly never know what hair color she'll be trying next. While she's prone to versatility, Iman most often rocks jet black hair, so the addition of caramel streaks, seen here, is a fun statement.

Bouncy Golden Brown

Every photo taken of Sofia Vergara looks like it could be used for a luxury shampoo ad. Her long, golden-brown locks have a full, beachy wave. There is literally a curling iron called The Beachwaver ($129) if you want the same carefree look.

Light Brown Ombré

Here's a throwback for you: remember when Miley Cyrus had light brown hair? Here she is pictured on the red carpet with a lovely light-brown ombré look.

Dark-to-Light With Dark Brows

While Cara Delevingne is known for her blonde hair and dark, thick eyebrows, we loved her light-brown hair moment. Her middle part and long waves were classic, but the rich, tawny hue was a delightful and beautifully executed surprise.

Dark Roots With Lighter Ends

Gemma Chan is pictured here sporting a long, brunette shade with nearly black roots and much lighter brown ends. The look adds dimension and looks especially great with a slight wave, as seen here.

Chestnut Brown

We're always in awe of Jennifer Lopez, but this shoulder-length chop in this gorgeous brown/blonde color left us especially mesmerized. Her chestnut brown locks perfectly complement her bronzed skin.

Going brunette might seem easy enough, but maybe don't try this at home. Papanikolas says, "There are so many factors when choosing the right shade and type of color technology that it's really recommended to see a professional to get the best result."

Sun-Kissed Brown

Ashley Tisdale is also a proponent of a black-to-light-brown ombré. Her jet-black roots transition into a chestnut brown, gradually lightening until ending with toasted brown tips.

Classic Bronde

Serena William's disco-worthy curls aren't light enough to be truly blonde here. Still, that cool beigey tone keeps them angelic without actually exiting the brown family—what the word "bronde" describes perfectly.

Umber Highlights

Meagan Good's golden, reddish-brown highlights are chic, especially on a sophisticated pixie styled in a deep side part and slicked back behind one ear. To mimic her shine, we'll be using Alterna Haircare Caviar Infinite Color Hold Top Coat Shine Spray ($32).

Copper-Hued

Jessica Alba, to us, is basically the poster child for light brown hair. She's been rocking the color for years, and it always looks fresh, light, and youthful. Her soft brown and caramel tones are beautifully accented with her gold earrings and copper-colored dress.

As for how much you can expect to pay for a similar look, Love says that depends. "Price at the salon varies on your hair texture, length and history," she says. "The first appointment in the salon will probably be the most expensive to get you to the perfect shade of brunette you’ve been dreaming of."

Bronzed Brown

Miranda Kerr's light brown hair looks best when styled in a wavy, textured lob. The key to this look is volume, which Kerr has at the roots of her hair. Try using Ouai Volume Spray ($26) for a similar boost.