Okay, so, a while back, I decided I wanted to switch up my look a bit. My hair is naturally black, like, really dark, and I was getting kind of bored with it. I’ve always liked those subtle highlights that you see on some people, where it’s not too drastic but just enough to give the hair some dimension, you know?
I’d been eyeing those chocolate brown highlights for a while. They seemed like the perfect way to add some warmth to my black hair without going too crazy. I didn’t want anything too light or too blonde, just a nice, rich brown that would catch the light in a cool way. I did a ton of research, looking at pictures online, trying to find the exact shade I was after. I found that the shade called “Mocha Brown” was the one that I wanted.
First thing, I needed to lighten my hair a bit. Apparently, you can’t just slap brown dye on black hair and expect it to show up. I learned that the hard way. I had to use a color remover first to lift some of the black. It was a whole process, I won’t lie. I was so nervous about messing up my hair, but I followed the instructions on the color remover box to a T. After washing that out and drying my hair, I could see it was a bit lighter. Phew! I also found that the shade called “Bolzano Brown – 4NMG” is a good choice if you have the darkest black hair.
Next up was the actual dye. I picked up a box of chocolate brown hair dye, making sure it was the right shade—not too red, not too light. I mixed it up according to the directions and started applying it. I decided to just do highlights, so I carefully sectioned off my hair and applied the dye to those parts. I mostly focused on the ends and some pieces around my face to brighten it up a bit. I saw someone online call this “face-framing highlights,” and I thought, yeah, that’s exactly what I want.
- Mixing the Dye: Follow the instructions on the box. It’s usually a pretty straightforward process.
- Sectioning the Hair: Use clips to section off the parts of your hair you want to highlight.
- Applying the Dye: Use a brush to apply the dye to the sections of hair you’ve chosen.
- Waiting Game: Leave the dye in for the recommended amount of time. Don’t leave it too long, or you might end up with a color you didn’t want.
- Rinse and Condition: Wash out the dye and use a good conditioner to keep your hair soft.
I left the dye in for the time it said on the box, then rinsed it out. Honestly, I was holding my breath the whole time, hoping I hadn’t ruined my hair. When I finally dried it, I was so relieved. The color was perfect! It was this subtle, warm brown that looked amazing against my black hair. It wasn’t too in-your-face, but it added so much depth and dimension.
I’ve been rocking these chocolate brown highlights for a while now, and I’m still loving them. They’ve grown out a bit, but they still look good. It’s like a natural, sun-kissed look, even though I definitely didn’t get it from the sun. If you’re thinking about adding some highlights to your black hair, I’d say go for it. Just do your research, take your time, and maybe even get a friend to help you out. It’s a fun way to change up your look without doing anything too permanent.
Some people online call this “Chocolate Tips”, I think it looks elegant, and this style is subtle. Perfect for someone like me who has never done this before. Overall, I’m really happy with how it turned out. It’s not a huge change, but it’s enough to make me feel like I’ve got a whole new look. Plus, it’s been fun experimenting with different hairstyles to show off the highlights.
