Dark chocolate brown hair makes an ideal canvas for dramatic highlights. If you’re up for trying something different, balayage highlights with cool tones may create an eye-catching hand-painted effect that stands out.
Face-Framing Highlights
Face-framing highlights are an easy and cost-effective way to add brightness to dark hair without going overboard. Usually a shade lighter than your natural hue, these highlights draw the eye toward your best features – cheekbones and jawline, for example – drawing attention toward them and the viewer’s focus inward.
Are You Curious About Going Gray but Worried About Bleaching Too Much?
Ask your stylist to use a toning spray after coloring to reduce brassiness, or recommend an intensive hair mask like Matrix Total Results Brass Off to repair bleach-weakened strands. Achieving face-framing highlights may require quite a lot of bleach, so be sure to invest in quality products to keep them looking healthy!
Accent Highlights
Dark hair looks stunning without highlights, but if you want to highlight your best features and add dimension, try subtle accent highlights in the front. A touch of color will bring out your eyes while accentuating the curves of your cheeks for an eye-catching appearance that will catch everyone’s eye. Request your colorist use a face-framing balayage technique for an even softer, more natural-looking highlight.
Bob Highlights
Full highlights add dimension and richness to dark hair, keeping it from appearing flat or lifeless. In this bob, copper and honey-colored highlights beautifully complement the brown strands without overwhelming them, creating a gorgeous blend of tones. This low-maintenance balayage look is excellent for anyone seeking effortless color!
Pixie Highlights
Try adding subtle highlights if you want your dark brown pixie cut to stand out. This cute look features caramel and silver blonde highlights, which blend beautifully into the hair color, providing just a bit of shine without going too far with bleaching treatments. Recede into your inner boho with this stunning asymmetrical pixie haircut! Ash blonde highlights give this adorable style a soft and feminine feel, while pastel blue tips create an eye-catching trendiness that beautifully flatters any facial structure.
*Take inspiration from Blackpink’s Jennie and rock front-framing money piece highlights on your pixie cut. This effective style draws attention to your facial features and adds a distinctive flair. Stand out from the crowd with this confident and unique hairstyle!
