Going over to the dark side

4:13pm Thursday 31st January 2008

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Plenty of celebrities have crossed over to the dark side in recent months, sporting glossy chocolate hues and sexy styles. The team at Graham Webb International takes a peek at the brilliant brunette hues popular this season.

Toffee - Jennifer Aniston has enjoyed her toffee shade for a few years now, and it never seems to date. Five or six shades should be mixed in fine sections for the most natural look.

Bronze - With glittering gold flashes throughout, bronze sets off tanned or olive skin to perfection.

Chestnut - A warm, nut brown, chestnut looks best against warm skin tones and hazel or brown eyes.

Chocolate - The richest shade of brunette, chocolate is sensual and sassy especially when paired with a chic cut.

Mocha - Think Sarah Michelle Gellar with her sultry stare and lovely layers. A deep conditioning treatment is a must once or twice weekly to boost shine levels.

Bitter chocolate - The darkest of the brunettes, be careful of this shade if you are pale as it can wash you out further. Teamed with a cute crop, however, it can look very feminine and pretty.

Your quuestions answered

Q. I have very long, thick hair. Will I ever be able to wear big curls that don't drop out within half an hour?

A. Your best bet is to ask your hairdresser to put lots of layers into your hair and to take out some of the weight and volume using thinning scissors.

These lighter layers should hold curls much easier because there is much less weight pulling them down.

When you set your locks in rollers, make sure that they are completely dry before shaking loose, then use a flexible hairspray to help to keep them in place.

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