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    10 So-Pretty Pics That'll Make You Want to Try Ash-Brown Hair ASAP

    Before it turns to dust on your Instagram.

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    There's mousy-brown hair, the dishwater hue of your childhood, and then there's ash-brown hair, a deep, smoky shade that's currently taking over your social feeds. Unlike its blah counterpart, ash-brown hair looks rich and purposeful, with a mix of soft mink and hazy slate tones giving it much-needed life.

    And, surprisingly, it's flattering on almost every skin tone, thanks to its mix of cool and warm undertones. So to get you inspired before this trend becomes a dusty old fad, we rounded up the prettiest, most-inspiring ash-brown hairstyles to try right now. Check out our favorites, ahead.

    These ash and auburn-blended waves

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    This textured walnut and ash lob

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    These smoked-out ombré waves

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    These silvery-mink babylights 

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    This flippy, ash-brown blowout

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    This caramel-tipped ash balayage

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    These smoky, gunmetal-gray waves

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    These thick, mink-brown bangs

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    This faded, blonde-washed gray shade

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    These beachy waves with ash-brown highlights 

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