Modern Salon
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Chocolate Rose Color is a Creative Take on Brown

Josh Boynton says that rose undertones, for both gold and brown bases are flattering for just about any skin tone. Here he shares details for a recent makeover with a lovely rose brown result.

Maggie Mulhern
Maggie MulhernBeauty and Fashion Director, MODERN SALON
Read Maggie's Posts
March 21, 2020
Chocolate Rose Color is a Creative Take on Brown

Makeover by Josh Boynton

2 min to read


Josh Boynton (@josh.does.hair) of Wingate Hair Salon, Smyrna, TN., says that rose undertones, for both gold and brown bases are flattering for just about any skin tone.  Boynton's first go-round on this shade didn’t come out as planned. “The very first client I had I didn’t know what to do, panicked and made her more ‘rosey’ and less 'brownie.' After trial and error, I finally figured out my favorite formula that has now become my go-to.”

For this client with a grown-out base and a lot of previous highlights who told Boynton she was “over” being blonde, said she didn’t want to go back natural or too dark. "So instead I gave her something kind of in-between in case she changes her mind later on.”

Ad Loading...

Here Boynton shares the details for the new look:

STEP 1: To blend her base with her highlights start at the root. Apply #Mydentity 5BB Brown Beige and drag down two inches past the highlight line of demarcation. “That helped merge the two together creating a more seamless blend.”

STEP 2: Apply #Mydentity 1oz. 7RG Rose Gold with 1/4 Oz. 7BB Brown Beige to midshafts and ends.  Process for 25 minutes for full-color oxidation. Wash and treat the hair with Olaplex No. 2 and #MyHero Collagen repair. Towel dry.

STEP 3: Apply Olaplex No. 6 bond smoother mixed with No. 7 bonding oil and blow dry.  Style with 1-inch curling iron spraying #MyDefender heat protection spray. Finish with MyPower firm hold hairspray to lock in the curls.

Color by Josh Boynton

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

More Color

Ad Loading...
Color|Articles|Apr 17, 2026

Dazzle With Shiny Haircolor

Craft with confidence, challenge your creativity, work from inspiration. Prepare your chair for every canvas with Moroccanoil's expanded color lines and advanced technology.

Sponsored by Moroccanoil

Color|Articles|Apr 3, 2026

Step-by-Step: How to Create the Modern Ombre

Create a look of quiet luxury with this modern take on ombré, featuring beautiful dimension and depth with strategic pops of blonde around the face and ends. The initial effect is bright and beautiful, with purposefully placed depth creating longevity as the hair grows out.

Ad Loading...
Ad Loading...