Clip-In Hair Extensions - Brown #4 (US #4 Chocolate Brown)
Description
#4 Chocolate Brown is a true medium-dark brunette: clearly brown in any light, with enough depth that it never reads as light brown. It is the shade for hair that people describe simply as "brown" — not black, not chestnut, not bronde. Each set is made from Slavic human hair with cuticles aligned in one direction, which keeps the color even from the clip line to the ends.
What #4 Chocolate Brown Looks Like
Indoors the shade reads as a rich, solid brown. In daylight it shows a soft warm undertone, closer to milk chocolate than to red or copper. Unlike the darker #1B and #2, #4 does not pass for black under any lighting, so the color of the set is visible in every photo and every room.
Brown at this level shows texture well. Curls and waves create lighter highlights and deeper shadows within the same shade, which gives a dimensional finish without adding a second color.
Is #4 Your Shade?
| Your hair | How #4 will look |
|---|---|
| Medium brown, clearly brown indoors and outdoors | Exact match |
| Medium brown with sun-lightened ends | Close match — compare #4 with your ends, not your roots |
| Dark brown that looks near-black indoors | Will look lighter — consider #2 Darkest Brown |
| Brown with caramel or honey highlights | Matches the base; your highlights stay on the top layer |
| Auburn, chestnut or brown with a visible red tone | May look cooler than your hair — send a photo before ordering |
Three Checks Before You Order
- Phone camera test. Photograph your hair by a window with the flash off and filters disabled. Brown hair photographs warmer under indoor bulbs, so a daylight photo is the reference.
- Ends versus roots. Medium brown hair lightens most at the ends from sun and washing. Clip-ins sit under the lengths, so the ends decide the match.
- Between #2 and #4? If your hair passes for black indoors, choose #2. If it is brown in every light, choose #4.
Send the photo on WhatsApp, or bring your hair to the Beverly Hills showroom at 350 N Canon Drive to compare with the set in person.
Choosing a Length for Your Haircut
This shade comes in 18, 20 and 24 inches, 150 g per set. The right length depends on how long your own hair is, because the extensions need your hair to cover the clips and blend at the transition point.
| Your hair length | Suggested set | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder length | 18 inches | Natural-looking extra length; a stylist can blend the layers |
| Collarbone to armpit | 18 or 20 inches | Mid-back length with visible fullness |
| Below the shoulder blades | 20 or 24 inches | Lower-back length; 24 inches for maximum length |
With a blunt cut, the line where your hair ends can show over longer wefts. Soft face-framing or long layers make the transition invisible.
Keeping Chocolate Brown from Turning Brassy
Medium brown shows tone shifts sooner than black or darkest brown. Sun, hard water and hot tools gradually pull the color toward orange, especially at the ends.
- Neutralize warmth with blue-toned care. A blue-pigmented shampoo or mask, used occasionally, counteracts orange tones in brown hair. Purple products are made for blonde and have little effect on brown.
- Watch the water. Minerals in hard water build up on the hair and dull brown shades. A shower filter or an occasional clarifying wash helps keep the color clear.
- Store the set out of the light. Keep it in its bag between wears; sunlight on a dresser or by a window warms the tone over time.
- Refresh with a gloss. If the color drifts, a stylist can apply a deposit-only gloss to bring back the chocolate tone. Lightening is not recommended.
FAQ – #4 Chocolate Brown Clip-In Extensions
Is Chocolate Brown warm or cool?
Softly warm. It has a chocolate undertone in daylight but no visible red or copper.
How is #4 different from #2 Darkest Brown?
#2 reads near-black indoors and shows brown only in daylight. #4 is clearly brown in any light and one step lighter overall.
Will #4 match my highlighted hair?
If your base is medium brown, yes. The extensions match the base color, and your own highlights on the top layer stay visible over them.
My hair is shoulder length. Which length should I choose?
Start with 18 inches. Longer sets need more of your own hair on top to blend the transition naturally.
Why does brown hair turn orange, and can I fix it?
Sun, hard water and heat expose warm pigments in brown hair. Blue-toned care products neutralize the orange; a stylist's gloss restores the original tone.