Cinnamon Brown

Cinnamon Brown is warm, spiced brunette — a rich, cinnamon-kissed brown with golden depth. Cozy, glossy and dimensional.

The depth and placement are everything here, which is why the order you apply things in matters so much. Here's the complete routine.

✦ Free to start✨ Try Cinnamon Brown on your selfie →Upload one selfie and try any hairstyle, color or makeup look instantly with AI. Free to start.Download on theApp Store

How to get the look

1. 1

   Do a strand test and prep your hairline with barrier cream.

2. 2

   Mix dye with the right developer and apply with a tint brush, root to tip.

3. 3

   Process for the recommended time, then rinse until the water runs clear.

4. 4

   Tone if needed and finish with a color-safe mask.

What you'll need

Hand-picked products — tap to shop on Amazon or Google Shopping.

• Hair dyeLOreal Excellence Cinnamon Brown hair dye
  AmazonShopping
• Developer 20 volLOreal Oreor 20 volume developer
  AmazonShopping
• Tint brush & bowlFramar tint brush and bowl set
  AmazonShopping
• Glovesnitrile hair dye gloves
  AmazonShopping
• Sectioning clipsDiane sectioning hair clips
  AmazonShopping
• Barrier creamFramar pink barrier cream
  AmazonShopping
• Purple shampooFanola No Yellow purple shampoo
  AmazonShopping

Your step-by-step product routine

Use them in this order for the best, longest-lasting result.

1. 1

   Test first. 48 hours before, do a strand test and a skin patch test — non-negotiable, especially over previous colour.

2. 2

   Protect. Apply a barrier cream (Framar) around the hairline and ears, and always wear gloves.

3. 3

   Mix. Mix the dye (L'Oréal Excellence) with the correct developer (20 vol) to the ratio on the box.

4. 4

   Apply. Section with clips and paint with the tint brush, root to tip, fully saturating each piece.

5. 5

   Process. Time it exactly — over-processing damages hair and skews tone. Then rinse until the water runs completely clear.

6. 6

   Tone & seal. Tone or use a purple shampoo (Fanola No Yellow) if needed, then lock in shine with a colour-safe mask.

Pro tips

• Go lighter gradually — your hair's health is worth the extra appointment.
• Sulfate-free shampoo keeps fresh tone vivid for longer.
• A weekly bonding mask fights brassiness and breakage.
• UV-protectant spray stops the sun from fading your shade.

How to make it last

Longevity is all about aftercare — baby the colour early and it pays off for months.

• Wait 48–72h before the first wash
• Colour-depositing conditioner tops up tone
• Heat-protect before every hot tool
• Book a gloss every 6–8 weeks

Common mistakes to avoid

• Skipping the strand and patch test.
• Washing brand-new colour the same day with hot water.
• Using a clarifying shampoo that strips fresh tone.

FAQ