Plus, the low-maintenance way in which it grows out gives you more precious time between touch-ups.
Here are 38 balayage hair color ideas that will look amazing on dark hair.
Dark Chocolate Brown with Bronze Balayage
Add subtle depth and warmth to long dark locks.
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Copper Red with Rose Gold Balayage
Take a new do to a new level.
Sweeps of caramel add a summer glow to this deep chestnut base.
Chocolate Brown with Chestnut Balayage
Keep things dark and subtle without staying monochromatic and flat.
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The base is kept dark chocolate or chestnut brown, while lighter colors are beautifully swirled throughout.
Bright golden toffee and caramel strokes are perfectly woven into the locks for a rich finish.
Copper balayage adds eye-catching color and shine.
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Thats where this utterly gorgeousface-framing lookcomes in.
Rose Gold Balayage
Go lighter with this soft, sweet shade.
We love this blue-tinted red when pairing with a very dark base brown or black.
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The red-based shade creates the perfect balance with the gray-violet brown base.
Bronde Balayage
The caption on this Instagram inspiration dubbed this lovely rich color “candied pecans!”
And weve never felt so deliciously satisfied describing balayage than when using those two sweet words.
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Warm brown is given major sunny vibes from golden balayage.
This caramel-heavy head of hair makes a serious case for going for more pronounced balayage instead of subtle.
Itll help very dark brunettes achieve a softer finish.
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We love how long, loose curls show off this color.
Light Ash Brown with Beige Balayage
These microlights create a dynamicmushroom-brown look.
The neutral-to-cool light brown is lightened up with a neutral beige shade.
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Brown with Golden Balayage
Golden swirls add beachy vibes to a brown base.
Light-catching color makes this shoulder-length lob stand out.
Ginger and strawberry blonde strokes add warmth and sass.
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Cinnamon Balayage
Caramel and chestnut strokes give dark brown a kiss of color.
Piecey streaks make this warm balayage stand out.
Soften the effect with more subtle highlights throughout.
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This balayage gets a hint of red from chestnut lowlights.
Cool Brunette
StylistCherin Choicreatedthis cool-toned brunette lookthat has ashy tones throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, combining lowlights and highlights creates varying tones for balayaged brunette hair.
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This combination creates a natural, subtle change in hair color.
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