NewBeauty Facebook Pinterest Instagram Youtube find a doctor Face Adult Acne Antioxidants Anti-Aging Celebrity Chronic Skin Conditions Eye Hydration Hyperpigmentation Makeup View All Eyebrows Eye Color Foundation Fragrance Lip Color Makeovers Male Skin Care Peels Pre-Event Prep Sensitive Skin Skin Care Skin Health Smile Sun Care Treatments Fillers Microneedling Post-Procedure Skin Care Neurotoxins Regenerative Aesthetics Skin Lifting Body Body Sculpting Breasts Butts Cellulite Hair Removal Hands + Nails Legs Pregnancy Find a Doctor Hair Bond Repair Celebrity Dry Hair Frizzy Hair Gray Hair Hair Color Hair Growth Hair Repair Scalp Health Styling + Tips Awards NB100 Awards 15th Annual Beauty Awards 2025 NewBeauty Readers’ Choice Awards Shopping Gift Guides Product Reviews NewBeauty Storefront Wellness Fitness GLP-1s Health Menopause About Us TESTTUBE Search for: Search HomeHair Suede Brunette Is the Quiet-Luxury Hair Color of the Season What colorists want you to know. Allie Hogan Published: Feb 4, 2026 We may earn commission from links on this page. Each product featured has been vetted and chosen by our editors. Courtesy of Carly Zannoni Dark suede blond went viral last year after Sydney Sweeney debuted the cool-girl shade, but now it’s the brunettes’ turn. “Suede brunette is inspired by the texture and depth of suede fabric—soft, muted, luxurious and tactile,” says colorist Ashlee Norman. “It’s more lived-in than a jet brown and lower-contrast than a traditional balayage, with an overall cozy, quiet-luxury feel that flatters most skin tones. Think of it as a soft, luxurious brunette with a smoky-suede dimension.” Shvonne Perkins, colorist and Director of Education at Madison Reed, adds that “it’s perfect for brunettes craving a seasonal refresh without a dramatic change.” Ahead, we’re breaking down exactly what suede brunette is—and how to get it. “Suede brunette is the elevated evolution of the lived-in brunette­,” says Perkins. “Inspired by soft, suede…

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