A deep brown balayage is a hair color defined by softer, more natural-looking highlights spread throughout a deep brown base. There’s no more beautiful method to achieve perfect dimension and movement for your chocolate tresses than with balayage.
If you’re longing for a touch of summery vibes on your strands, incorporating intermingling highlights into your dark brown hair is the ideal approach. Hair artist and educator Sue Tyrell showcases incredible balayage techniques on dark brown hair, highlighting the added contrast and volume you’ll experience once you embrace this look.
You’ll be surprised at how customizable this coloring technique can be, and it truly depends on you—your features, hair texture, skin tone, and even your lifestyle. Popular A-listers Miranda Kerr, Jourdan Dunn, Rose Byrne, and Izabel Goulart recently demonstrated how remarkably versatile a dark balayage can be, showcasing hairstyles that cater to all types of hair—curly or straight, long or short, and across various skin tones!
Keep scrolling to stay informed about the trendiest dark brown balayage hair colors that will inspire you to schedule a surprise appointment with your colorist!
#1 Enhanced Red and Dark Brown
A blend of these hues creates a rich chestnut appearance that is delightful! The warm shade is subtly enhanced but not bright or in the blonde spectrum. While the tone is lively, the dimension will still harmonize with your naturally dark hair, resulting in a striking and captivating look.
#2 Delicious Dark Chocolate Brown to Light Chocolate
This stunning color combination works regardless of your hair length or hair type. The chocolate brown pops beautifully on deeper complexions.
#3 Beautiful Dark Hazelnut Shades
These beautiful dark hazelnut shades on a current all-over brunette color are divine. Avoid over-lightening. Instead, ask for a more natural golden or caramel hue to avoid becoming too intense. Try the Moroccanoil color complete service for high shine and color longevity. Rock some curls to give your hair more fullness.
#4 Elegant Dark Brunette Lob
Any hair color becomes striking with a lob haircut. In this scenario, request a color melt to seamlessly integrate with your naturally dark brown hair.
#5 Stunning Dark Ash Brown
Natural balayage hairstyles are ideal if you’re seeking a low-maintenance color. Retaining your dark roots contributes to a long-lasting grow-out. This option is low-maintenance and gorgeous, providing you with the shine you’ve been searching for effortlessly.
#6 Timeless Transition from Black to Dark Brown
A transition from black to dark brown balayage is that it’s so easy to maintain, both cut and color. This haircut is also easy to keep looking fresh and stylish. A few gloss+cut appointments in between are needed to prevent redness and dry ends.
#7 Captivating Lived-In Blonde and Dark Brown
If you’ve always dreamed of going light and luminous, this blonde balayage is the perfect choice for you. Consult your colorist for a more lived-in balayage look. Keep in mind that it may require several visits to achieve this shade, depending on your current hair color.
#8 Shiny Balayage with Luminous Blonde Highlights
Are you a woman with long, wavy hair seeking to enhance depth and dimension? A shiny balayage with luminous blonde highlights is an exquisite choice. This hair color features a seamless blend of creamy and neutral blonde accents. They create a sun-kissed effect against the rich, dark brown base. The result is a natural-looking, multi-dimensional hair color. It works best for individuals with warm skin tones. To achieve this look, ask your colorist to create a balayage effect that adds depth and volume to your hair.
#9 Rich Brownish Caramel Balayage
Consider a brownish caramel balayage if you have dark hair and desire a low-maintenance hue. This shade can help enhance your complexion and provide a sun-kissed glow.
#10 Sultry Long Dark Brown Locks with a Money Piece
Having sultry long balayage locks with a money piece is a fantastic way to refresh your style. To make this look pop, use a large curling iron or wand to create soft waves. It will help accentuate the balayage color. Use a hairspray with a medium to medium hold to keep the curls soft and bouncy all day. You can keep your style in place without making it look stiff. An oil-based serum helps tame flyaways and enhance shine in your look, ensuring you end up with a sleek and stylish finish.
#11 Curl-Enhanced Balayage
When it comes to curl-enhanced balayage, one of the best ways to wear your hair is natural. Women with natural curls will love the addition of lightness in this hair, as it will make individual coils and curls stand out and shine.
#12 Autumn-Inspired Caramel Balayage
Try an autumn-inspired caramel balayage on dark brown hair if you want a slight change to your hair. Autumn hair colors include reds, golds, coppers, purples, and shades of brown. Golds and coppers are a wonderful place to begin if you plan to color your hair. Golds and coppers look stunning paired up with darker balayage brown hair. And this makes it super easy if you already have naturally dark hair.
#13 Deep Burgundy and Chocolate Brown
Luscious red velvet and rich chocolate hues will look fantastic on your hair, establishing a multi-dimensional style! Voluminous curls enhance the visual appeal of mixed velvety and chocolate shades for optimal effect.
#14 Textured Low-Maintenance Dark Brown and Silver
This style is ideal for brunettes seeking a lighter shade while maintaining their natural color, all while keeping upkeep minimal. The layered texture is particularly beneficial for those with finer hair, adding volume and movement without overly thinning the ends. Discuss with your stylist to see if this look is right for you, and find out how many appointments and transitional steps you will need before achieving this hairstyle.
#15 Multidimensional Brown and Blonde with Warm Honey Highlights
Add sheer highlights to elevate your style. The combination of brown and blonde balayage with dark roots has never looked more stunning!
#16 Subtle Dark Brown with a Glazed Finish
The allure of glazes (toners, gloss) extends beyond simply enhancing the feel of hair, providing it with shine. It can transform your appearance entirely without undergoing the full coloring process again.
#17 Rich Dark Brown to Ash Blonde Highlights
Stunning dark brown to ash blonde balayage is trending this year. This style makes it seem like you’ve just dusted frosting over your beautiful hair!
#18 Deep Brown Foundation with Lighter Tips
Rich espresso roots transitioning into a gentle brightness make a fantastic choice for your next hairstyle. It is advisable to avoid going too tone-on-tone, or the color will lack dimension unless that’s the effect you’re aiming for. Style your hair with some soft, flowing waves to highlight your fresh look.
#19 Indulgent Caramel and Rich Dark Brown
There’s only one way to characterize this hue: a toffee bar dessert blended in all its gooeyness. This full balayage enhances radiance and warmth, ideal for those with olive skin tones.
#20 Stunning Bronde Balayage
A stunning bronde balayage is the ideal mix of blonde and brunette shades and will provide you with a beautifully lived-in appearance. If you prefer not to dye your hair frequently or are quite low maintenance regarding your hair, a balayage is among the top choices for hair color.
#21 Deep Balayage for Long Locks
A deep balayage is an excellent choice for those looking to enhance depth and dimension in long locks. I recommend this shade for natural, effortless waves. It will emphasize the lowlights and highlights, creating a chic look. Be sure to inform your colorist you desire dark brown tones with light caramel accents woven through your hair. To maintain balayage, use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner weekly. I suggest Davines OI All In One Milk to safeguard your color from fading quickly.
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