Highlights are an ideal way to lighten brown hair and add contrast between tones, creating a low-key style for anyone who appreciates effortless looks.
Thin blonde streaks woven through natural brown strands create an alluring style.
Focus these streaks around your face for an eye-catching effect and to frame it beautifully.
Caramel Highlights
If you want a gentle yet subtle hair color option, caramel highlights are perfect. They blend effortlessly with the rich hue of brown hair while providing a warm glow – whether straight or curled!
Try an ashy or platinum tint instead; it’s perfect if you don’t dye frequently!
Caramel highlights on dark hair can create an eye-catching strawberry ombre style, as seen on Victoria’s Secret model Penelope Cruz. The golden tones of her caramel highlights complement her green eyes perfectly for an attractive sun-kissed appearance.
Keep your caramel highlights looking bright and fresh using a weekly mask to maintain their hue. We suggest trying Nexxus Color Assure Lasting Vibrancy Deep Moisture Mask – we know you won’t regret it! – to keep strands healthy.
Red Highlights
Adding a pop of red will elevate your style if you have naturally dark brown hair. Give this pretty hairstyle with mixed blonde and red highlights on top of natural strands a try for maximum impact – the highlights will frame your face beautifully while providing the perfect pop of color to complete this stylish look for women of all ages.
Brunettes looking to add some depth and warmth to their complexion should request from their stylist a deep wine hue that complements their natural brown shade.
Burgundy hues create a rich, warm finish that looks beautiful against dark hair while complementing any skin tone perfectly.
For an eye-catching, bolder look, opt for fiery russet red.
This vibrant shade looks gorgeous against almost all brunette colors and will illuminate your complexion with rich brightness. Pair this stunning hue with longer face-framing bangs for a pretty hairstyle!
Blonde Highlights
Blonde highlights can add a sun-kissed shimmer to your look, accentuating the natural brown hair color while making your lashes pop. They’re also easy to lighten the natural brunette tone without making drastic changes.
Chocolate brown hair is an elegant classic for highlights, and looks incredibly stunning with warm and rich shades of blonde.
To achieve this stunning combination, ask your stylist to use a color melt technique to mix honey and strawberry blonde tones with espresso or cappuccino brown bases, creating an eye-catching effect that complements both tanned skin tones and blue or green eyes.
If you have a cool complexion, your stylist can use platinum or silver blonde highlights on your brown locks for an irresistibly beautiful bronde look that complements and illuminates your face.
Pre-lightening pieces you want to be highlighted before applying this vibrant shade may require additional maintenance, as these areas must be toned regularly to maintain the deep hue.
Soft Brown Highlights
No matter the texture of your brown locks, there’s bound to be a highlight shade that complements your face and skin tone. Foiling or balayage techniques allow stylists to create soft strand-shaping highlights or more dramatic ones for dramatic effects ranging from copper hues to vibrant violet ribbons; there’s sure to be one perfect shade to bring out its shine in every brown hue!
Subtle highlights for light brown hair can help frame your face for an elegant appearance, while copper tones pair nicely with dark brown locks with cool skin undertones.
Muted golden balayage for light brown locks is another natural-looking way to update its color for casual occasions.
To take your highlight game up a notch, try adding lavender or lilac streaks to your brown locks for an eye-catching and vibrant look.
This look pairs beautifully with shoulder-length brown locks or long bobs – plus, it will complement casual or dressy outfits!
