Create the perfect shade of brunette hair with this luxurious take on balayage (opens in a new tab).
Ideal for those not ready to commit fully to an ombre style, this look blends blonde and brown for an easy-care style.
Ash balayage works best on dark hair with cool undertones. For those with warmer complexions, consider mixing in lowlights to prevent it from washing you out completely.
Warm Tones
Warmest shades of ash brown enhance your natural coloring and bring richness to brunette locks. This hue works beautifully on women with cooler skin tones as it helps balance red or pink areas on their complexions while brightening olive skin tones, creating an appealing soft beige hue that looks stunning when styled with beachy waves or tousled locks.
Opt for baby blond highlights blended into your dark mane for a subtler approach to smoky ash balayage. This style requires low maintenance and looks beautiful when styled with tousled or beachy waves.
Smoky Ash Balayage can be achieved when light gray and silver tones are added into your hair color, creating the hottest shade known as “Smoky Ash.” This technique adds face-framing layers while being minimally upkeep required. It works especially well on fine or thick hair as it creates an understated look without too much damage to strands.
Cool Tones
Cool tones tend to fade more gradually and tend to retain their vibrancy for an extended period. A smoky ash balayage such as this accentuates medium skin tones without appearing washed out or flat.
This ashy brown ombre is an ideal option for those with dark roots looking to add depth and dimension to their locks. The balayage technique creates an eye-catching combination of blonde and brown tones for an eye-catching finish. Combine it with a bob or beachy waves for an effortlessly stylish style that requires minimal upkeep.
If you’re interested in giving smoky ash balayage a try, consult with your stylist to select an ideal shade to complement your complexion. Keep in mind that while this style requires less maintenance than full head color applications, regular touch ups and quality at-home hair care routine will still help ensure lasting results.
Dark Tones
Dark brunette to ash blonde balayage is an exquisite look that adds depth and dimension to the face. This highlighting technique creates soft transitions with blended hues that appear natural-looking; A-list celebrities such as Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian, Cara Delevingne have worn this hue successfully with either sleek bobs or beachy waves for an eye-catching and modern aesthetic.
Get an eye-catching, dramatic look with a dark-to-light smoky brown balayage, featuring cool tones that complement your complexion. It is the ideal color choice for anyone seeking to lighten their locks without taking the leap all at once; keep roots dark while adding in silvery highlights as model Barbara Palvin did with her mile-long ponytail.
For an effortless ashy blonde hue with minimal maintenance requirements, try this shadow root look which smudges color around your roots for a seamless grow-out without awkward lines. Follow up this coloring session with purple shampoo at home in order to extend its longevity and avoid brassy tones.
Light Tones
If you’re seeking to lighten your brunette locks, ash brown balayage may be a perfect way to do it. This hand-painted technique creates a soft transition and dimension that looks natural; plus its cooler tones will enlighten your face without over-washing it out with its warmer tones. Plus it doesn’t fade as quickly as warm colors allowing you to enjoy this style longer!
Get an elegant edge to the platinum blonde trend by adding smoky ash balayage to your locks. The cool toned ash will bring out your golden hue while adding dimension. This look is ideal for anyone wanting to explore blonde but is too busy or limited in time for full bleach outs.
Add some shimmer with silver highlights and lowlights woven into an ashy balayage style for an eye-catching pop of shimmer that showcases your stunning complexion. Combine this style with dark roots for a gradual grow-out effect that requires less maintenance.
