Brown balayage offers subtle or bold colors. Plus, its low maintenance needs make it the ideal solution for busy women.
Brunettes who want to lighten their locks but are afraid of drastic change, adding face-framing highlights may help soften the transition. Here are some stunning and trendy brown balayage shades:
Warm Caramels
Brown balayage hair color is an ideal solution for warm skin tones as it produces a stunning blend of colors that looks natural. Furthermore, this low maintenance technique requires less frequent touch ups than other highlighting methods.
Balayage highlights are applied by hand for an effortless natural look, and can be tailored to any length or face shape. Choose between caramel balayage or cherry cola hues for subtle face framing or adding dimension and depth to blonde locks.
Maintain your balayage by using color-protecting shampoo and conditioner that are specially designed to work on color-treated hair. Also, schedule regular trims in order to protect strands from split ends and prolong its vibrancy – this will extend its longevity and prolong its vibrant hues!
Strawberry Blonde
Attaining strawberry blonde balayage on brown hair requires both skillful colorists and the appropriate maintenance regimen, including using shampoos with high pH levels that are free from sulfates, plus regular toner appointments. To maximize success with strawberry blonde balayage on brown locks it is vital that they use professional services with established maintenance routines – this includes using Sulfate Free Shampoos/Conditioners along with regular Toner appointments for optimal results.
Balayage highlights are an effective and low-maintenance way to lighten brunettes without needing full root touch-ups. Balayage highlights create subtle yet natural highlights on all skin tones and are an ideal option for adding subtle highlights that complement all complexions.
This chic shoulder-length bob features a stunning warm blonde balayage to elevate its style. The caramel and reddish-blonde hues combine beautifully for an impressive finish.
Partial Caramels
Get a more natural look with a light brown lived-in balayage color trend. Perfect for clients seeking rich hues without the high maintenance required of full highlights, it pairs beautifully with various hair styles and skin tones.
Tons of caramel and blonde can be blended together seamlessly to form an exquisite brown balayage look, like Jada Pinkett Smith has done so successfully with her lush chocolate brown locks, or subtly, like Camila Coelho who sports warm honey hues.
Combining light blonde highlights into rich dark brown hair color can instantly give it the look of sun-kissed radiance. This high-contrast balayage technique works well on most complexions; for optimal results it should always be performed by an experienced professional.
Dark Chocolate
Balayage hair coloring is an ideal solution for those with dark skin tones as it creates an inconspicuous gradient effect. Plus, its less frequent salon touchups makes balayage less time consuming to maintain. To maintain vibrant results for longer, use products specially formulated for colored-treated hair and receive regular trims to prevent dryness or brittleness of the color-treated strands.
If you want a high-contrast look, opt for warm cinnamon brown balayage as seen on Zendaya above. This stunning shade adds warmth and depth to her voluminous curls for an eye-catching sun-kissed effect that is sure to turn heads.
Soft Honey
Brunettes looking to keep things understated should consider going with a honey-toned balayage style, an elegant and subdued alternative to blonde highlights that creates beautiful sun-kissed highlights that complement brown skin tones. To prevent brassy tones, consider including color-protecting serum in your daily hair care routine.
Add copper or auburn streaks for an eye-catching contrast! Joan Smalls showcases this style beautifully, which features a rich chocolate brown base complemented by chunky copper highlights.
Consistent maintenance and regular trims are key to keeping a beautiful balayage color looking its best. Use heat protectant spray before using hot tools on your hair to avoid damage, and visit an experienced colorist regularly for touch-ups so they can help ensure its integrity.
