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So you're getting ready to schedule your regular trim and considering dyeing those lovely locks? Chestnut brown hair—a deep brown with reddish hues—is a universally flattering shade that looks great on both light and dark skin tones. Need proof? The hue is taking over Hollywood, with celebs like Serena Williams and Chrissy Teigen rocking the look. Go ahead and save these celebrity-approved chestnut brown hair color ideas—they provide the perfect inspiration to hand over to your stylist.

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Kerry Washington

Washington's classic and stylish chestnut brown pixie cut is infused with a deep copper color that gives the whole look a warm glow.

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Anne Hathaway

Sleek, soft retro-inspired waves make Hathaway's copper infused chestnut brown hair look extra glam.

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Serena Williams

Williams proves that you don't have to commit to one shade if you want chestnut brown hair. The stylish athlete's curly strands have an ombre effect that transitions from deep chestnut brown to bright auburn.

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Ashley Graham

Graham shows that a monochromatic chestnut brown color, plus a blunt cut, and a defined middle part equals one sophisticated look.

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Chrissy Teigen

There's a lot to love about Chrissy Teigen, including her sleek style. Her long, straight chestnut brown strands are multi-faceted, with pops of honey, copper, and chocolate.

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Maya Rudolph

To keep a chestnut brown shade feeling light and airy, consider adding a cool auburn glaze. The big bonus? No highlights necessary, which eliminates the awkward grow-out phase.

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Rashida Jones

Jones' textured lob shows that you don't have to do anything fancy to pull of a gorgeous chestnut brown style that looks just as good with jeans and a tee as it does with a cocktail dress.

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Jessica Alba

Alba is one of the best examples of chestnut brown hair—she's been rocking a honey-forward hue for years.

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Emma Watson

Though Watson's color is single-processed, it has an edgy vibe, thanks to the rich copper shade and short, fringed bangs.

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Selena Gomez

Gomez recently stepped out with a retro chestnut brown 'do that looks like it's straight out of an episode of Mad Men.

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Emily Ratajkowski

Ratajkowski rocks a deep chestnut color dabbed with ever-so-slight red undertones that pop against her fair skin.

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Zendaya

Not sure you want to go too dark just yet? Try Zendaya's honey-infused chestnut brown hair.

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Lily Collins

Collins' long, loose chestnut brown waves have a warm glow that all but glitter in the sun.

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Lily Aldridge

Aldridge pulled her chestnut brown hair back into a half-up style that lets her copper highlights shine.

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Sophia Bush

If you're the less is more type, take a page out of Bush's book—her chestnut brown hair is monochromatic and sleek, but not at all boring.

Brigitt EarleyContributing Writer

Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.

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