Light Brown hair and Balayage Highlights
Light brown hair can be complemented by balayage highlights, particularly for those with dark blond brown locks. These highlights add subtle streaks of color, bringing life and dimension to straight, wavy, or curly hair. The warm golden hue of balayage highlights looks beautiful against any complexion and can be enjoyed all year round.
Switching from Ombre to Balayage
If you have an ombre hairstyle but desire something softer and subtler, consider switching to balayage. Balayage creates an elegant transition from dark to light without harsh lines. Warm blonde balayage adds warmth and dimension to brown locks, wildly when styled with effortless waves. For a different look, coppery blonde balayage can add depth and complement all types of brown hair hues. Alternatively, cool brown balayage offers a striking contrast with its cool tones blending seamlessly with a brown base, and it’s low maintenance with long intervals between touch-ups.
Cool Ash Beige
Cool shades of ash brown are versatile and look beautiful on light and dark complexions. A cool ash-blonde shade with olive undertones can be ideal for medium-dark faces. An exquisite shade of ash brown with warm blonde face-framing highlights evokes the look of snow in wintertime, making your locks appear radiant and full of life. Use the correct shampoo to maintain and preserve the vibrancy of cool-toned hair, and avoid over-bleaching for optimal results.
Soft Blonde Lowlights
Consider adding soft blonde lowlights to add depth and dimension to brown hair. Warm honey brown to blonde ombre with smooth color graduation complements all complexions, and adding face-framing highlights in a lighter blonde shade creates an eye-catching finish. Dark tones like caramel or amber provide attractive lowlights for blondes flattering warm and cool skin tones. Avoid going too ashy to maintain a vibrant and lively blonde look. A beautiful balayage-inspired multitone look can be created by mixing rich dark mocha brown hair with light ash blonde highlights, completing the style with loose beachy waves.
Soft Ash Blonde
For those who love ash blonde but aren’t ready for platinum blonde, a cool-toned look combining brunette, light brown ash, and silver hues can be achieved through balayage highlights. This stunning smoky tone might require multiple visits to the stylist, but it will be worth it. If a total ash-blonde color change is too demanding, a somber ombre in mushroom-inspired hues can offer a soft and feminine look. Long strands can benefit from an ash brown and silver balayage, which adds depth and dimension with subtle streaks of silvery ash. Teasy or baby lights can be added to enhance the color and shine of the locks.
