(The early 2000s called, and they want those platinum blonde stripes back.)

Thankfully, traditional foil highlights are no longer the only go-tohair color choice.

You see the dark brown mixed in throughout, resulting in a super dynamic head of hair!

Honey Butter Balayage

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Long, curly hair can look weighed down, but adding light-catching color makes all the difference!

This more blended balayage makes it look natural and frames the face nicely.

We’re thinking this is the shade to try this year.

Chestnut Brown with Heavy Caramel Balayage

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The tones in the warm caramel and honey shades blend with the red shade for a cohesive look.

Golden honey and bright butter blondes are perfectly blended together throughout.

You’ll be tossing this mane around to witness the layers of warm color.

Brunette Curls with Auburn Balayage

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This unique blend won’t work on everyone, but man do we wish!

This look is perfect for summer.

Honey Butter Balayage

These locks look spun out of gold and give major Rapunzel feels.

Dirty Blonde with Golden Balayage

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Different shades of light blonde are blended together in smooth strokes.

Each strand seems to feature more than two colors, making it a blended dream!

It captures the ombre dark-to-light style without getting too stark.

Black Hair with Cherry Cola Balayage

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Using a shade close to your natural color requires fewer trips to the salon.

This neutral dirty blonde gets some freshness from a honey blonde.

It’s just enough color to keep things fun and interesting.

Brunette Lob with Rose Gold Balayage

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It’s warm and bright to make this fine hair pop.

Ashy bronde is one of the hottest hair trends this year, and this look shows why!

Sometimes it looks more brown, sometimes it looks more redit’s all about the lighting!

Coppery Red with Caramel Honey Balayage

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It keeps hair from looking flat and dull, but in a way that feels natural.

The deep red on top anchors the hair, while the light coppery ends make it interesting.

The golden shade isn’t too yellow or warm, making it perfect for the beige blonde color.

Buttery Blonde Lob

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Balayage is meant to be subtle, making this soft ombre a great choice.

Cream Soda Balayage

Get the perfect warm blonde blend with cream soda.

This frothy mix of color combines golden and light amber tones to create something entirely new.

Chocolate Cinnamon Balayage

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Even better, theamber hues of her hairremind us of a good bourbon.

It looks amazing on tan or olive skin too!

Warm Beige Blonde with Honey Balayage

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Auburn Chestnut Balayage

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Chestnut Brown with Thin Caramel Blonde Balayage

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Warm Chestnut with Rich Caramel-Butter Balayage

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Ashy Bronde Lob

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Tortoiseshell Balayage Lob

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Lived-In Color Bob

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Layered Brown Balayage Bob

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Long Pixie with Blonde Balayage

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Dark Chocolate Stacked Bob with Caramel Pieces

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Choppy Brown Cut with Honey-Caramel Ombré Balayage

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Ashy Brown with Blonde Balayage

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Cherry Cola Balayage

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Strawberry Blonde with Light Balayage

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Medium Brown Bob with Caramel Balayage

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Chocolate Brown with Chestnut Balayage

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Cream Soda with Rose Gold Balayage

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Red Ombré Balayage

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Ash Blonde with Buttery Balayage

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Beige Blonde with Subtle Golden Balayage

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Dark Brown with Caramel Ombré Balayage

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Cream Soda Balayage

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Amber Caramel Balayage

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Chocolate Bob with Rose Gold-Caramel Balayage

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Black Lob with Ashy Blonde Balayage

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