7 Ideas You Need To See Before Getting Balayage On Dark Hair

You'll never think dark brown is boring again

@miloszhairstylist

by Renee Washington |
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Balayage is a soft and subtle way to turn heads. Can you think of a better way to breathe new life into your dark hair, than adding some beautifully swept highlights to your lengths.

When it comes to choosing the right shades for balayage on dark hair, there are several options to consider. Warm tones like caramel, honey, and golden blonde can create a beautiful contrast against a dark hair base, while cooler tones like ash blonde, silver, and platinum can add a modern, cool twist to your look. You can also experiment with reds, blues, purples, and other vibrant colours to create a bold, unique style.

If you need further convincing, pay attention to this. Balayage is a low-maintenance hair colouring option that allows you to go longer between salon visits (since the colour gradually fades out as it grows), making it perfect for girls on the go. You can find more useful tips on balayage hair care, here. Unlike regular foil highlights, the balayage technique consists of adding highlights without foil and hand-painting or sweeping colour on the surface of random sections of hair becoming denser as it moves down. The effect is a dynamic, natural sun-kissed glow that is often compared to the natural effects of ombre hair.

So if you ever thought dark hair was boring you won't again! Here are seven celebrities that pull off balayage on the dark hair the best. If you're looking for an update, you need to add this to your hair colours to try throughout this year.

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7 Celebrities That Prove Balayage Looks Good On Dark Hair

Priyanka Chopra1 of 7
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Priyanka Chopra

Look at those gorgeous strikes! Opt for this look if you're after something that is face framing.

Leona Lewis 2 of 7
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Leona Lewis

This colour is a Leona Lewis classic. Plus, balayage meets curls is one of our fave combinations.

Winnie Harlow3 of 7
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Winnie Harlow

Really show off that colour with a fun hair-do just like Winnie Harlow has done.

 Shay Mitchell4 of 7
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Shay Mitchell

Subtle is sometimes the way to go, just look at Shay Mitchell's hair. With only light touches of caramel, this colour is a nice change from her dark brown hair.

 Kim Kardashian5 of 7
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Kim Kardashian

Forget ash blonde and try ash brown. This contrast looks amazing on Kim's dark brown hair.

Ciara 6 of 7
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Ciara

If hair colour goals could be a picture it would be this one. Ciara's balayage strands are almost blonde!

Olivia Munn7 of 7
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Olivia Munn

Even if your hair is super dark there is a colour for you. Olivia Munn has added gentle touches of auburn, just look at that shine.

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