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25 Stunning Cinnamon Brown Hair Colors That Flatter Every Skin Tone

The season's prettiest hair color trend.

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Some of the best hair color trends come from food — caramel hair, buttercream blonde hair, and chestnut brown all sound good enough to eat. And the newest trend is adding a dash of cinnamon to your locks. Cinnamon brown hair strikes the perfect balance between red hair and brunette tones. Consider it a true neutral red — bright enough to add warmth to your skin tone, but toned down enough to look good on everyone.

We love the cinnamon brown hair color because it works with all skin tones. Below, some of our favorite celebrity takes on this pumpkin spice shade — from hair that leans more auburn and burgundy red, to subtle, barely-there whispers of cocoa cinnamon. See how celebrities like Issa Rae, Maya Rudolph, Salma Hayek and many more have all added a dash of cinnamon to their strands.

1

Rich Cinammon

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No matter what, some things never change — Issa Rae's hair always looks amazing. This deep cinnamon shade warms up her complexion and the deep side part helps make her hair look sleek.

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Dark Cinnamon Ombré

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Debra Messing's hair transforms from a darker, cinnamon brown to a vibrant red shade at the end. This bright rendition is a show-stopper.

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Cinnamon Highlights on Dark Brown Hair

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For just a hint of the trendy shade, follow Beyoncé's lead with money piece highlights, or face-framing pieces meant to add light to your whole face, on dark hair.

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Cinnamon Bob

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Go for all-over cinnamon brown hair with a sleek bob, like Zoey Deutsch. This warm shade would complement any skin tone.

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Warm Cinnamon Curls

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A hint of cinnamon looks dreamy with long, cascading curls like Zendaya. This slight tint brings extra dimension to dark curls.

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Dark Cinnamon Brown

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From behind her mask, Salma Hayek has made her hair the star of the show. This bouncy, cinnamon-toned blowout is to die for.

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7

Honey Balayage

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This cinnamon balayage on Olivia Palermo brings both light and dark tones together, creating a gorgeous, multi-tonal hue.

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Voluminous Brick Red

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SZA's voluminous, mahogany hair is breathtaking. Her thick, layers prove that one color can still look multi-dimensional.

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Chocolate Brown Hair

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Brunette with the slightest whisper of cinnamon, Maya Rudolph proves that the color can be a beautiful, understated shade.

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Glossy Red Cinnamon Hair

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Natasha Lyonne opts for a more vibrant, red-leaning shade of cinnamon that subtly fades from dark to light. Curtain bangs and tons of layers take this color to the next level.

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Coppery Tint

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This coppery shade of cinnamon complements Ayesha Curry's skin perfectly. Loose waves keep this look effortless.

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Natural Cinnamon Red

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Famous redhead Isla Fisher's hair is naturally the perfect shade of cinnamon. She keeps the shade monotone throughout.

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Cinnamon Highlights on Black Hair

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Amal Clooney shows how good cinnamon highlights look on dark hair. Opting for chunkier streaks is a great way to add tons of color while still keeping the shade blended.

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Deep Red Cinnamon Hair

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Over her career, Julia Roberts has tried almost every hair color — but we can't help but drool over this chestnut cinnamon shade. This color brings so much warmth to her face.

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15

Braided Cinnamon Updo

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Leave it to Kerry Washington for the most regal, subdued take on cinnamon hair color. The shade is woven into her braids, creating small pops of color.

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Beachy, Cinnamon Red Waves

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Julianne Moore's hair color accentuates her features. Beachy waves keep it cool and effortless.

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17

Cinnamon-Spiced Chestnut Brown Hair Color

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While the Emily in Paris star is typically a brunette, Lily Collins has also dabbled in red tones. This super glossy, subtle ombré softens her look.

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Wavy Cinnamon Updo

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Coppery brown looks dreamy swept up into a loose updo. Follow Maggie Gyllenhaal's lead and wear something green to really make the color pop.

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Romantic Auburn Waves

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Emma Stone's hair has been every shade of red, but we're partial to this warm, cinnamon shade that looks retro and cool in a loose chignon.

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Muted Chestnut

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For an understated color, go for a more neutral variation that leans more brunette than auburn, like Amy Adams. This shade has just enough warmth to add a bit of color, but is still low-maintenance.

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