10 So-Pretty Pics That'll Make You Want to Try Ash-Brown Hair ASAP

There's mousy-brown hair, the dishwater hue of your childhood, and then there's ash-brown hair, a deep, smoky shade that's currently taking over your social feeds. Unlike its blah counterpart, ash-brown hair looks rich and purposeful, with a mix of soft mink and hazy slate tones giving it much-needed life.

And, surprisingly, it's flattering on almost every skin tone, thanks to its mix of cool and warm undertones. So to get you inspired before this trend becomes a dusty old fad, we rounded up the prettiest, most-inspiring ash-brown hairstyles to try right now. Check out our favorites, ahead.

These ash and auburn-blended waves

This textured walnut and ash lob

These smoked-out ombré waves

These silvery-mink babylights 

This flippy, ash-brown blowout

This caramel-tipped ash balayage

These smoky, gunmetal-gray waves

These thick, mink-brown bangs

This faded, blonde-washed gray shade

These beachy waves with ash-brown highlights