Allison Williams has no qualms about switching up her hair color, but we have to admit, we hope she sticks with this rich brown lob for a while. It looks so beautiful with her creamy skin tone!
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Olivia Munn
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Olivia Munn's soft golden highlights start at eye-level, creating a not-quite ombré effect that still reads as dark brown from roots to ends.
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Morena Baccarin
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Morena Baccarin's almost-black dark brown is so glossy, it almost blends in with her black satin lapel! Try a finishing product like Kiehl's Silk Groom Serum ($18, sephora.com) for similar shine.
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Priyanka Chopra
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Warm chestnut highlights add dimension and depth without subtracting any of the allure of this dark shade.
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Lucy Hale
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A solid, super-dark shade looks especially dramatic when it's on a cropped cut like this edgy bob.
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Penelope Cruz
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Brow-skimming bangs allow a dark brown hue to bring out your eye color even more than when your hair is worn off the face.
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Shay Mitchell
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This cool brown color is brightened up by ever-so-subtle blonde highlights mixed in throughout the length.
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Vanessa Williams
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Lighter highlights don't have to be subtle to look great! This bolder contrast is a fun way to change up a solid, dark shade.
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Adriana Lima
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The darker the hair, the more light it reflects, which is why this nearly-black shade looks so gorgeously glossy.
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Alia Shawkat
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Dark hair doesn't have to be straight to shimmer. These incredible ringlets shine thanks to a uniformly dark shade.
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Lucy Liu
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Who says bombshells have to be blonde? A dark, glossy shade like Lucy Liu's makes a super-sexy impact.
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Kerry Washington
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This ultra-dark brown shade looks stunning with wavy hair, particularly when it's as healthy and voluminous as the Scandal star's locks.
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Padma Lakshmi
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Want to spice up your dark brown hairstyle? Try adding beachy waves for a fun, carefree look.
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Megan Fox
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Give your hair gorgeous, Old Hollywood-inspired finger waves for a stunning look worthy of the red carpet — or just date night.
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Mindy Kaling
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Not all ombre hair has to go from brown to blonde — you can get a subtle graduation of color by asking your stylist to keep the top of your locks black, then transition the last few inches to a warmer, dark shade of brown.
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Lupita Nyong'o
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Short hair looks great in deep brown shades, too, like this beautiful pompadour that simultaneously looks old school cool and strikingly modern.
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Zoe Saldana
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If your hair is nearly midnight black and you want to amp up its sheen, apply a little shine serum and finger comb it through.
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Emilia Clarke
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She may rock platinum blonde hair on Game of Thrones, but this English actress typically wears brunette locks offscreen. Get her pretty, wavy style by blowing out your hair with a round brush for volume and shine.
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Solange Knowles
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A long, blunt cut looks great with this shade of dark brown hair. Add extra vibrance to your look with a stunning lipstick in a bold hue.
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Lily Aldridge
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An extremely subtle ombre look, this hairstyle is perfect for women who want low-maintenance locks and only a teensy bit of deviation from their natural hair color.
Sam's enthusiasm for makeup is only rivaled by their love of all things relating to cats. In their spare time, they enjoy watching scary movies, putting avocado on everything, and seeing how many shades of the rainbow they can dye their hair before 30.
Marci Robin is a freelance writer and editor specializing in beauty and lifestyle content. With over 20 years of experience, Marci has served as a contributing editor for Allure, senior beauty editor at GoodHousekeeping.com, executive editor of xoVain and senior online editor at NewBeauty. Her writing has also appeared in her writing has also appeared in InStyle, MarthaStewart.com and Refinery29.