Espresso Martini Brunette is Mocha Mousse Brunette's edgier older sister and one of Fall 2025's biggest hair color trends. This cocktail-inspired brunette features a deep, rich brown base and subtle creamy bronde ribbons. It is the ultimate blend of dark, light, cool and warm tones that create a balanced, dimensional finish. Craving this look? Whether you prefer your espresso martinis creamy and frothy or dark and bold, these #ONESHOT Hair Awards entries are shaking up the brunette range with 30+ shades to match your favorite flavor profile. And while this hair trend won’t leave you tipsy, it will leave you obsessed.

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Warm Bronde Blaze

+125%

Rich blonde-to-brunette blend with golden, sun-kissed warmth.

Roasted Caramel

+210%

Deep brunette with warm, toasted highlights and dimensional shine.

Lustrous Raven

+185%

Deep brunette with luxe satin shine and dimensional depth.

Milk Chocolate Brunette

+145%

Warm, creamy brown with luminous caramel dimension and glossy finish.

Effortless Brunette

+175%

Rich, dimensional brown with soft, natural-looking shadow roots.

Espresso Silk

+165%

Rich brown base with warm, luminous sun-kissed dimension.

Glazed Mocha

+158%

Rich mocha base with luminous caramel ribbons and glossy finish.

Teddy Bronde

+155%

Warm caramel ribbons through creamy brunette base, soft and blended.

Cherry Cordial

+148%

Deep brunette with warm burgundy undertones and dimensional shine.

Cool Chocolate Balayage

+140%

Rich brunette base with ashy blonde dimensional sweeps.

Honeyed Bronde

+118%

Warm caramel highlights melting through a creamy brunette base.

Caramel Warmth

+95%

Rich brunette base with honeyed balayage highlights and luminous depth.

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High-Contrast Foilayage

Create dimensional brunettes with Daniel Mora's signature foiling technique for the perfect sunkissed look.

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Expensive Brunette

Learn signature highlighting techniques for luxe dimension on brunettes with Carly Zanoni.

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Shadow Foilayage

Learn foilayage placement and application tips for high-impact blonding from Caitlin Dugan.

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Next-Level Brunettes

Become a brunette specialist with Marina Sellecchia’s expert advice and foiling and formulation secrets.

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Brightening Brunettes

Ease the transition from "Expensive Brunettes" to summer lights with guidance from balayage expert Farhana Premji.

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Seamless Balayage Techniques

Learn seamless blends, reverse balayage, business tips and effective communication skills from Farhana Premji.

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1 hr 36 min

Toning Techniques for Brunettes

Decode toning techniques with Carlos Rojas and learn the differences between a root smudge, tap and shadow.

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1 hr 8 min

Fake Out A Full Foilayage

Create effortless, bold dimension utilizing Jessica Scott Santo’s ‘fake out’ foiling technique for stunning results in less time.

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The Foilayage Blueprint for Levels 3-4

Learn the secrets to mastering foilayage and tackling transformations on dark levels in this class with Asil Simsek.

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