Best 20+ Velvet Brunette Ideas You’ll Be Obsessed With

Looking for velvet brunette hair inspiration for your next appointment? Think deep brown bobs, sweeping layers and curls with little touches of golden brown.

These ideas include darker shades plus a few lighter brunette looks if you’re still deciding how deep you want to go.

You can keep your cut simple or try something with lots of movement.

Brunette Hair Ideas Worth Saving

short bob and middle part

We’re starting off strong with this super cute brown bob. I love the middle part and the little bends beside the cheeks.

The ends sit just below the jaw without lots of extra layering.

Save this one if you want to try velvet brunette with a shorter cut.

deep brown loose waves

Don’t want to go overboard with the styling? No problem! These long dark lengths have loose waves through the bottom and a straighter top.

If you’re considering espresso brunette, bring this picture along as a reference for the depth you like. The brown is especially visible along the outer waves.

golden brown curls

How pretty is this lighter brown? The golden tones and big curled ends are gorgeous together.

It’s a much lighter option than the dark looks above, so keep this one in mind if you don’t want such a deep shade.

shoulder-length feathered layers

This layered cut may just be one of my favorites here. I love the long front pieces sweeping away from the face, plus those little flipped ends.

Ask for a shoulder-length version with face-framing layers if you want to follow this shape.

swept bangs and lighter strands

If you love a sweeping fringe, this one is for you. The front pieces curve out around the cheeks while lighter brown strands run through the darker lengths.

Those curved layers around the shoulders are so pretty.

cascading chestnut layers

I am obsessed with these layers. There’s so much to love about the warm brown color and all those curved ends.

Bring the back view to your stylist if this is the shape you’re after. It shows how the shorter sections sit over the longer pieces.

rounded curls with golden tips

How gorgeous is this rounded shape? The little golden-brown curls around the forehead are my favorite part.

They sit among deeper brown coils, with lots of height and fullness all around.

sleek top and long ponytail

If you’re looking for a way to wear your long hair up, go with this sleek ponytail. The top is swept back close to the head while the tail falls into loose curls.

I’d keep the hair tie simple like this so the long brown waves get all the attention.

long brown swooping layers

The long-hair fans are going to love this! There are curved layers all the way down, with golden-brown strands showing along the edges.

Keep this picture for the length as well as the shape. You can ask your stylist about adding those swooping sections without going shoulder-length.

defined golden ringlets

These ringlets are just too pretty not to save. I love the golden streaks winding through the darker brown curls.

Each spiral is clearly separated here, which gives this look a different finish from the loose waves above.

dark wet-look waves

Want something a little different from a big blowout? Try taking inspiration from these dark wet-look waves.

The hair is swept back behind the ear with a few thin pieces left around the face.

Those loose front strands are the detail I’d keep.

side part and glossy curls

I am obsessed with this side-swept look. The big curved sections around the face and glossy deep brown lengths are so pretty together.

If chocolate glaze hair is on your inspiration board, this is a lovely finish to discuss with your stylist. Use the photo to show the shine and brown tone you’re after rather than requesting a treatment based on the picture alone.

wispy bangs and long layers

How cute are these bangs? The fringe has little gaps across the forehead and longer pieces at the sides.

I love it with the long brown hair and gently curved ends.

Read also: 20 Pixie Cut and Short Hair Ideas to Explore for a Square Face

Try this as your fringe reference if you don’t want a solid, straight-across line.

middle part and rounded ends

Don’t want bangs but still want pieces around your face? This middle-parted cut is a pretty option.

The front sections curve under near the chin, with more rounded layers below.

The fine lighter streaks through the brown are lovely too.

low bun and loose tendrils

This is such a pretty way to wear brown hair up. The low bun sits at the nape with a few loose ends around it.

I especially love the long curled tendril beside the cheek.

Leave a couple of front pieces out if you want to try the same relaxed shape.

half-up curls and beige bow

How adorable is this bow? The beige looks so pretty against the brown hair, with its long tails falling over the curls.

Try pulling just the top section back if you want to keep most of your length loose. Add a large bow like this for the finishing touch.

long braids and loose waves

I love these long brown braids with wavy strands between them. The middle part and two braids beside the face keep the front simple.

If you’re saving this for a braiding appointment, point out the mix of braids and loose pieces. That’s the detail that makes this particular look.

face-framing brown ribbons

This is another gorgeous layered look, but the lighter brown pieces around the face are especially pretty here. They follow the sweeping front sections and continue through the long curved ends.

I’d save this one if you want subtle color variation rather than a bright stripe at the front.

long tousled curls

Don’t want every curl to sit perfectly in place? No problem there!

These long brown lengths have loose spirals, flyaways and plenty of tousled movement. I love how different this feels from the neatly defined ringlets.

piled curls and sweeping fringe

Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous curly updo. I am in love with the height at the back and the sweeping section over the forehead.

This photo is black and white, so save it for the shape rather than the color. The loose curl beside the cheek is worth keeping if you recreate it.