Rose gold balayage is an easy, low-commitment way to transform light blonde locks. Starting with dark roots, this style gradually transitions into pastel rose hues that look amazing over time!
Copper tones blend beautifully with golden blonde hues in this balayage, for an irresistibly romantic effect. Make the look even more lush by applying a hydrating mask like Briogeo’s Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfoods Hair Mask.
Dark Rose Gold
Rose gold balayage can look stunning on blonde locks, but it also works beautifully when applied to darker bases such as brunettes’ hair. Be bold with coppery peach and soft blush rose hues – they will certainly turn heads! Just remember that achieving such effects requires pre-lightening of darker tones to achieve the desired result while preventing color damage.
Pale blonde hair makes an ideal backdrop for rose gold balayage, as its pale hue allows for more subtle fade and less contrast between base and highlights. Take this bob from Hanna Galicia as an example, featuring peach and rosy red hues that blend effortlessly together.
Even dark hair can work with this trend, as demonstrated by stylist Makenna Gunter’s stunning ombre style. Her gorgeous transitioning colors range from rich brown to rose gold – offering brunettes an opportunity to test this in-vogue shade without making an eye-popping commitment.
Light Golden Cherry
Deep brown locks get an extra pop of vibrancy with rose gold balayage in reddish tones, adding depth and dimension. This cascading raven-black mane shines thanks to caramel and cherry balayage brushed onto face-framing strands, as well as blond streaks woven throughout its length, and ribbons of blonde color tucked between.
Warm golden brown balayage looks beautiful on wavy hair, and this lob-length style perfectly displays it. Swoopings of golden blonde and strawberry balayage soften this brown base for a look that complements all skin tones this sunny season.
Brunettes can try platinum balayage to add dimension without going blonde, especially in an ombre wig such as this stunning one. Buttery blonde strokes accentuate the eyes for an all-over sun kissed glow; and its seductive appeal will suit all complexions. This technique is particularly great for medium to dark cool-toned brunettes who want dimension without going blonde!
Tiger’e Eye Hair
Named after the striking Tiger Eye gemstone with its golden, brown, and red tones, this stunning brunette color trend takes all the best parts of this popular stone and applies them directly onto your locks using the balayage technique. Your colorist will carefully paint caramel hues through your locks for an eye-catching combination that complements cooler seasons wonderfully and works particularly well for those with warmer skin tones.
As Rita Ora demonstrates with her candyfloss-colored lob, lighter highlights can produce more subdued results – though keep in mind that lighter shades don’t last as long and require touch ups every six months to maintain that just-from-beach look. Prelightening first before going rose gold can ensure optimal results!
Peach Blonde
Trying out peach hair doesn’t need to be daunting: try balayage as an easier way of exploring this trendy hue! Both Busy Philipps and Helen Mirren feature this hue in their strands for maximum impact against their tousled waves.
For an exciting, yet less-expensive pastel hair color idea, opt for pinkish and orangish babylights woven into your existing balayage. This look pairs particularly well with cropped cuts and pairs well with bronze eyeshadow, dark lipstick and bold jewelry pieces.
Jenni Vehkaoja created this cool peachy look using soft apricot highlights contrasting with darker brown roots and brightest orange tones in her tips for an acid wash worthy of festival goers. For this festival-ready acid wash she used Blondor Freelights + 20 Vol Developer in Hyper Coral, Nudist Pink, and Tomorrow Clear to achieve this mermaid-esque acid wash look.
Sunny Blonde
Beachy blonde shade that seems to have been painted by the sun, this hue is ideal for clients seeking to add a splash of summer to their look. The golden tones blend beautifully with dark base for an effect that creates natural sun-kissed effect that works great with medium skin tones.
Face-framing ribbons of balayage used in this look draw attention to natural textures while adding depth. Your colorist should use Blondor Freelights Opens in a new tab and Shinefinity Color Glaze 0/08 + 09/02 to lighten and tone locks for this style.
Balayage highlights are an ideal solution for those seeking to conceal any obvious regrowth between touch-ups. Your stylist will carefully hand-paint them onto your locks for an organic and natural effect that will continue looking beautiful even as it grows out.
