Brown hair color provides a foundation for various styles, from warm tones like caramel and cinnamon to cool tones like ash and chocolate. Here are strategies for adding depth and dimension to medium-light brown hair colors.
Soft Brown Balayage
Request your stylist to create a soft brown balayage for dimension, especially for short pixie bob hairstyles.
Ashy Tones
Ash brown is an ideal cool shade for neutral or olive skin tones. It complements the skin without yellow or orange tones. Add sun-kissed ash-brown highlights for a natural look, using balayage for subtle or dramatic effects. Use products designed for cool-toned hair to maintain the ash-brown hue and prevent brassiness.
Blonde Highlights
Brown hair with blonde highlights is a trendy and elegant style. Choose from blended shades like tortoiseshell brown with blonde balayage or rich caramel and strawberry blonde shades. Even subtle highlights can transform medium light brown hair, as seen on beauty icon Gigi Hadid with honey blonde highlights.
Brown to Blonde Ombre
For a dramatic transformation, try a brown to blonde ombre. The contrast between dark brunettes and lighter blonde strands suits all complexions. Choose strawberry or golden blonde shades to complement your skin tone or natural gold, honey, or rose tones. Balayage is an excellent option for light highlights without excessive damage.
Balayage
Balayage highlights provide a natural look without going too blonde. The hand-painted technique suits all lengths and textures. Blend warm and cool tones for a beautiful result, as showcased on this medium brown hair with caramel and copper accents.
Natural Looking
Highlights and lowlights add dimension to brunette hair. Combining warm and cool hues tailors the results to your skin tone and hair texture. Ask your stylist about an ashen mix ombre for a subtle lightening effect.
Statement Shade: Natural Light Brown
This shade of natural light brown stands out on darker complexions. The mix of caramel and ashy tones creates an eye-catching classic look. Show off this hue with a choppy bob and loose waves for any occasion.
