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Curly Cut 4A Curls with Brown Highlights
This is how you dip your toe into hair color without the risk. Brown tips on 4A curls add a perfect, subtle pop of dimension that grows out gracefully.
Thinking about color? Dyeing the tips of your 4A curls brown is the safest, most subtle, and chicest way to start your color journey. Here's how.
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What's inside this guide
Did you know?
The "dip dye" trend allowed people to experiment with color on the ends of their hair. For curly hair, this has a unique effect, as it makes each individual curl's 'S' pattern visibly pop at the end.
KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE
Benefits
A subtle and sophisticated pop of color.
The safest way to experiment with bleach.
Grows out gracefully; no root maintenance.
Makes the curl pattern at the ends stand out.
A low-commitment color option.
GALLERY
How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle
Tips
Ask your colorist for "brown tips" or a "subtle dip dye." Show them photos to get the shade right—do you want a warm honey brown, a neutral chocolate brown, or a cool-toned ash brown?
People also ask
Question & Answer
Will dyeing the tips damage my 4A curls?
The ends are the most fragile part of your hair, and bleaching them does carry a risk of dryness. However, having a professional do it and only lifting it to a brown (not blonde) level significantly minimizes potential damage.
