Changing up your look? Consider opting for a rich hair color with depth. Balayage blends may also offer low-maintenance solutions.
Blue and Black
Blue and black two-tone hair colors make an eye-catching combination that stands out. Ideal for those with cool skin tones.
Black and Blonde
Black hair can benefit from blonde highlights to add brightness. Chunky face-framing blonde streaks like Michelle Williams’ are bold yet icy; however, a stylist can create more subdued results with caramel or ash balayage techniques.
Peach, tangerine, and coral shades are eye-catching against black hair. To minimize the risk of your color washing out quickly, ask your stylist about a semi-permanent formula that lasts six to eight weeks.
Bold fashion colors require frequent touch-ups; try switching to strawberry champagne shades, which work with your existing pigment for longer-lasting coverage.
Brown and Blonde
Brown hair with blonde highlights is a timeless classic look, ideal for anyone. If you’re hesitant about going full blonde, this is an easy way to test the waters before committing full-on bleached locks.
Blonde highlights are an effective way of lightening and brightening dark brown locks, adding light and brightness. You can place these highlights throughout your locks for a natural effect or strategically around the face for an eye-catching framing finish.
Ash-hued blonde works well with any brunette base color; both Gigi Hadid and Dakota Johnson sport this non-confrontational combination, adding subtle bronze hues for extra sun-kissed charm.
Chestnut Brown
Chestnut brown is an ideal shade to add depth and dimension to darker hair colors while also serving as the basis of lowlights or highlights in warmer hues of blonde, brown, or red hair colors.
Try chestnut brown ombre for an understated yet trendy transformation that oozes modernity. Serena Williams is just one of many celebrities to rock this fashionable hue, which blends ashy brown shades with deeper chestnut tones.
Red and Blonde
Bright red and blonde hues make an eye-catching combination that looks gorgeous. Consider your skin’s tone and undertone when selecting warm or cool blonde tones that complement the shade of red you choose.
Add subtle contrast with lowlights of strawberry blonde or a more dramatic effect with balayage or ombre color. Or create your style by adding fuller face-framing strips of blonde to your hair or opting for a bronde style – one popular combination is pairing rich burgundy with caramel blonde for an unforgettable fall hue!
Black and Grey
Black and grey hair colors make a striking fashion statement while simultaneously serving an essential purpose: they highlight grays while masking existing pigmentation on the roots. Achieve this effect with natural-looking results using balayage: combine dark brown hues with subtle silver highlights for a beautiful balayage blend of dark browns and silver tones for stunning results that appear flawless.
This look works best for those who prefer darker tones but still wish to experiment with various hues. A touch of violet in the bangs adds an eye-catching element to this classic cut.
Brown and Pastel
Those with brown hair can experiment with shades to achieve your desired look. Consult a colorist experienced in working with that specific hue and opt for the balayage technique for a subtle, natural-looking result.
Brown hair looks incredibly stunning with cool hues like blue and purple highlights if your skin tone is calm. Barbie pink, highlight green, or fiery red-orange add an eye-catching finish.
Pink and gray make for an eye-catching combination that adds flair to any look. The gray hue adds an edge, balancing perfectly with the feminine pink shade.
Cherry Red
Cherry red is an eye-catching color, full of energy and passion. It makes an eye-catching choice for ombre or highlight styles in dark hair or adds some pop against its rich base color.
To maintain its vibrancy over time, use color-care shampoo and conditioner, washing with only cool water when shampooing your tresses.
If you prefer light, vibrant shades, consider sunset-inspired pink and orange tones for your hair color. Ask your stylist to add subtle highlights for longer-lasting hues. This way, your paint won’t fade as fast!
Two-Tone
Two-toned hair is an eye-catching way to make a statement. Pairing dark roots with lighter balayage ombre is ideal for showing some natural darkness while lightening your overall look.
Try pairing dark blue with black for an eye-catching contrast that flatters all skin tones, working well for all lengths and textures of hair. For maximum impact, be sure to use color-safe shampoo and conditioner.
