Brown balayage offers an easy, low-commitment way to refresh your hair color without making too many commitments. It features both warm and cool hues while being less upkeep-intensive than full ombre or blonde balayage techniques.
Balayage adds flair to any haircut, from chic chin-length bobs to flowing waist-length locks. Pair it with curls for maximum impact!
1. Warm Caramel
Warm caramel-toned highlights accentuate the depth of mid-length brown hair. This color choice makes a light and romantic impression for women looking for an eye-catching style.
Add cinnamon-toned highlights to your natural dark brown hair for a warm and vibrant effect. Balayage or foilyage techniques offer soft yet blended results for optimal results.
Caramel honey balayage looks absolutely stunning on long, straight hair for those who appreciate warm tones. Plus, this color looks fabulous when worn in a messy ponytail!
2. Sun-Kissed Blonde
Sunny blonde balayage is an ideal style for warm-toned brunettes looking to lighten their locks without losing their rich hue. Paired with texturised messy strands, it exudes carefree beauty.
Maintain your balayage color by using a toner and avoiding overwashing. Plan regular visits to your stylist every 4 to 6 weeks for touch ups.
3. Soft Blonde
Brown balayage can add warmth to a dark base without altering its natural hue. Ask your stylist for an inviting cinnamon hue that blends seamlessly into medium blonde highlights for an eye-catching finish that exudes radiant radiance.
Keep this look low-maintenance by using a hair care line designed specifically for color-treated locks and scheduling regular trims to avoid split ends. In addition, toner may occasionally be necessary to neutralize brassy or yellow tones in your locks.
4. Mocha Brown
Warm cinnamon balayage will add stunning, warm tones to your brunette locks and is easy to maintain, looking stunning with any face-framing brown hairstyle.
Cool blonde tones gently fade into soft brown balayage for an alluring, natural appearance. This flattering hue looks gorgeous on any complexion and works especially well on long bob or wavy lob hairstyles. Furthermore, its low maintenance requirements only necessitate touch ups every 4-6 months!
5. Ginger & Strawberry Blonde
Natural ginger balayage highlights are perfect for those looking for an effortless but stylish way to spice up their hair color. Combine this technique with face-framing blonde highlights for even greater flattery!
To maintain your balayage, avoid excessive heat styling and use a leave-in conditioner specifically formulated for color-treated hair. Furthermore, regular trims will help prevent split ends and maintain healthy and vibrant locks.
6. Chestnut & Caramel
Deep brunettes will get an added warm boost with chestnut-hued balayage. This technique looks particularly striking on wavy hair.
Dark burgundy red can create vibrant summer-kissed vibes when combined with sun-kissed balayage highlights, making this color an excellent way to lighten up cool-toned brunettes’ hair without going bleach blonde.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley flaunts an exquisite balance between warm and cool tones in her balayage to frame her features perfectly.
7. Mocha Brown & Burgundy Red
Dark brown balayage is an ideal solution for anyone seeking an eye-catching change but who doesn’t want to commit to an overhaul. This technique blends warm caramel highlights into a deep brown base for an eye-catching, yet subdued style.
Give your natural black hair some warmth and shine with this exquisite brunette balayage, perfect for showing off its rich hue without creating an obvious contrast.
8. Dark Walnut & Sun-Kissed Golden
Light brown balayage adds movement and depth to your locks when combined with warm brown highlights, especially when styled into beachy curls for face framing strands that frame your face beautifully.
Upgrade the rich depths of deep red hair with this cool-toned brown lived-in balayage! Featuring its contrast money piece and highlighting technique, this shade will flatter all complexions while remaining low maintenance during its growth out period.
9. Ginger & Strawberry Blonde
For those with naturally dark locks looking to lighten their color a bit, look no further than this beautiful brown balayage. It features subtle honey tones concentrated around the face for an alluring sun-kissed effect.
Sweeps of strawberry blonde add an irresistibly summery vibe to this chocolate brown balayage, making this hue suitable for various styles, from chic bobs to loose, tousled curls.
10. Chestnut Lowlights
Enhance your brunette shade with subtle blonde strands that blend into the base color without creating an obvious tone gap. This balayage technique is especially great for brunettes who wish to lighten up, yet are concerned that their hair could grow out too rapidly with lighter hues.
For an elegant and captivating style, ask your stylist about ash brown balayage featuring simmering copper tones for an eye-catching, dimensional style with minimal maintenance requirements. The end result will leave your locks beautiful while remaining stylishly chic!
