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Deciding to go blonde is a big decision and staying blonde requires a high level of upkeep.

It takes even more effort if you have naturally dark brown or black hair.

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Dirty blonde is always a favorite and so is champagne blonde.

However, one popular new blonde shade may be just what you’re looking for.

It’s known as mahogany blonde.

Mahogany blonde hair

It might be best described as when a soft blonde meets a sassy redhead.

Smith says it’s an “earthier version of the well-known strawberry blonde.

While it sits in the copper/red family, the shade is very close to blonde.”

Short mahogany blonde hair

As with any shade,choosing the right hair color for your skin toneis paramount.

According toWella, if you have warm skin tones go for warm colors.

Alternately, cool skin tones will look optimal in cool colors.

A quick way to tell is how you react to the sun.

The upside to mahogany blonde is that it’s versatile.

Its warm-cool nature makes it flattering for many skin tones."

BothSallyandAmazonsell mahogany blonde hair dye but the photos accompanied in their listings look darker than expected.

They range from deep purple/red to brownish/reds, neither of which are true mahogany blonde.

Your best bet is to visit your colorist.

you might start by asking them whether the color would look good on you.