Side profile of a woman with ultra-long, thick espresso brown hair styled in soft cascading waves with subtle chestnut babylights, inside Sunday Salon in Raleigh, NC.

Dimensional Espresso Brunette with Subtle Chestnut Babylights

By: Sunday Salon

There is profound beauty in embracing a dark, rich color palette with just the right touch of illuminating warmth. This stunning style showcases an ultra-long, luxurious mane dominated by a deep espresso brunette base. To prevent the deep color from appearing flat, our styling team intricately wove delicate, barely-there chestnut and warm caramel babylights throughout the mid-lengths and gently textured ends. This subtle balayage technique creates a whisper of dimension that perfectly catches the light, elevating the natural richness of the hair.

Styled into romantic, cascading waves, the hair boasts incredible movement, emphasizing its healthy shine and dense, voluminous texture. The seamless integration of these warm tones ensures a sophisticated, extremely low-maintenance finish that honors a natural shadow root while delivering an elevated, high-end aesthetic.

When managing such magnificent length and depth, trusting an expert team is essential. Sunday Salon is proud to be recognized as a premier hair salon Raleigh NC, located in the highly sought-after Raleigh Iron Works salon district. If you are seeking a subtle refresh or the most elevated custom hair color Raleigh has to offer, our dedicated team is here for you. Every Raleigh hairstylist at our luxury studio specializes in creating bespoke looks tailored to your distinct lifestyle and hair type. Ready for a rich brunette refresh? Book your appointment today.

Portfolio look by Sunday Salon — explore our multi-tonal dimensional color, dimensional color pricing, and Five Points salon guide, or see our sleek midnight brunette with a bouncy layered look.

RALEIGH IRON WORKS STYLIST PRESCRIPTION

The Stylist's 3-Step Davines At-Home Routine

To maintain the tone, hydration, and movement of this look between appointments at Sunday Salon, our stylists recommend this 3-step sustainable Davines regimen.

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STEP 1: CLEANSE · OI COLLECTION

Davines OI Milky-Smooth Hydrating Shampoo — Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC

Davines OI Milky-Smooth Hydrating Shampoo

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0 · 9.46 fl oz / 280 ml

A staple behind the chair at Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC for daily luxury cleansing for all hair types needing immediate softness, body, and mirror shine.

STEP 2: CONDITION & TREAT · ESSENTIAL HAIRCARE

Davines MINU Illuminating Color-Lock Hair Mask — Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC

Davines MINU Illuminating Color-Lock Hair Mask

★★★★★ 5.0 / 5.0 · 8.45 fl oz / 250 ml

A staple behind the chair at Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC for deep weekly nourishment that extends toner and gloss longevity between salon appointments.

STEP 3: PREP & FINISH · OI COLLECTION

Davines OI Oil — Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC

Davines OI Oil

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0 · 4.56 fl oz / 135 ml

A staple behind the chair at Sunday Salon at Raleigh Iron Works in Raleigh, NC for medium, thick, bleached, or frizz-prone hair needing glass-hair shine and faster blow-dry time.