30 Gorgeous Light Brown Hair Color Ideas to Inspire Your Next Salon Visit

Sparkling amber. Golden chestnut. Sandy bronze. These are just a few ways to describe the beauty of light brown hair. This pretty hue is as versatile as it is flattering, and works for pretty much any skin tone, any age, and any season. Need proof? Check out some of the gorgeous light brown hair color ideas we've rounded up here—they are sure to convince you.

Whether you’re looking to deepen naturally blonde hair or lighten and highlight medium or dark brown hair, a pretty light brown shade is easy to achieve and a convenient way to mix things up without going too out-of-the-box. A sun-kissed shade of brunette will shine bright in the summer but also works with all of the sweaters, turtlenecks, and autumn accessories you’re planning to rock when fall rolls around. In short, light brown is the perfect transitional color.

What’s more, as the celebs here show, light brown hair looks youthful and gorgeous in every style and length, from Nicole Richie's chic "lob" cut to Melissa McCarthy’s medium-length hairstyle. It’s hard not to be inspired by their gorgeous 'dos! When dyeing your hair, just make sure that you have some experience if you're doing an at-home job (and that you have help from the best drugstore hair dyes) or that you rely on your favorite hairstylist to help you achieve your new look.