Who it suits
Cool and neutral undertones, olive skin and anyone who wants depth without the flatness of jet black. On very fair skin it is a strong contrast, so try it at a softer intensity first.
Natural shade
Espresso brown, on your own photo.
Espresso is the deepest brown in the palette: almost black in the shade, with a cool, coffee-coloured glint in the sun. It reads polished and glossy, and it makes light eyes stand out. See it on your own hair in seconds, before anyone opens a tube of dye.
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Is espresso right for you?
What to ask your colourist
A level 2–3 cool or neutral brown. From a lighter base it is one appointment; going this dark is easy, coming back up later takes lightening and time.
Keeping it fresh
Dark brown fades towards warm, so a cool-toned gloss every 6–8 weeks keeps the coffee tone. Regrowth shows less than with black.
Espresso on your hair in three steps.
Add a photo
Open the studio and add a portrait in even light with your hair in the frame, or use the demo.
Choose Espresso
Open More tools, then Hair, and pick Espresso from the natural shades.
Compare
Set the intensity, drag the line between before and after, and save the card for your colourist.
Espresso hair colour
Is espresso the same as black?
No. Espresso is a level 2–3 brown, so it keeps some dimension in the light. Black sits at level 1 and reads flatter and bluer.
Can I go lighter again after espresso?
Yes, but it takes lightening, often over more than one session. Try lighter browns such as mocha or chocolate first if you are unsure.
Will my real colour look like the preview?
Take it as a direction, not a promise. The salon result depends on your current colour, your hair’s condition, the products and your colourist, and the light in your photo changes how a shade reads.
The demo model is an AI-generated photo. Previews are made in the studio on your device and show a direction, not a guaranteed salon result.