31. A Little Bit of Everything
Have you ever stared at someone’s hair and couldn’t figure out what color it was? Well, that’s what’s hot in the fashion crossroad today. Want to test it for yourself? No problem, add some blonde, purple gray, ash brown, and a tiny bit of pink. Mix that on your dark roots, and your hairstyle is ready to serve you.
@colorbyashley
32. Cascading Fountains
As your stylist paints your hair like a canvas, you can actually tell him or her how big you want your balayage highlights at the highest point. It’s easier to take big chunks of hair and make them a shade lighter, but you can also ask for miniature work. This look introduced extremely thin, reminding us of the largest water fountain show in Dubai… very thin lines, but many of them. Be prepared to spend at least a few hours in the chair…
@colorbyashley
33. Granny Hair + Balayage
Although this is one of the hottest hair colors at the moment, it’s really hard to rock granny hair, because… well, many of us do look like grannies with gray hair. If you can’t sport a full gray color, go with balayage. Your roots that frame your face are still dark and natural, while your gray tips provide the effect you’re so craving. Add some glamorous curls and get the classic Hollywood chic spiced up with modern edginess.
34. Party Surprise
Are those pink ribbons in your hair? Nope, it’s your pink balayage. At least, you will look like loads of fun wherever you go. What’s best about this look is that even if you already have a classic dark and light brown ombre, you can spice it up with another pastel color, pink in this case. Now, it’s time to bring in the cake!
35. Spice Girls Just Came Back
Ombre is not usually the first advice your stylist gives for your short bob, but tell him that you want balayage highlights and watch his eyes sparking with excitement! Now, tell him you really want some cotton candy pink on the tips, and let him wear the artist hat in less than a minute. Ask for a peachy pink shade in the middle, and a more vibrant fuchsia pink on the tips. Also, free up some time in your daily routine, because you will need to take care of this masterpiece daily.
36. Side Balayage
Remember, we said you could customize your entire hairstyle? And not only the color! How about you highlight the sides of your hair intensively, and leave the back with light touches of color? This option is great for cascading hairstyles, as well as an A-line bob.
@fredlimo
37. Balayage Braids
If you’ve taken our advice and highlighted the hair around your face, go ahead and try this hairstyle. As the balayage highlights start much higher in the front, you can put them in a braid for a nice mosaic effect. As a rule, braids work well with any kind of balayage, including the extravagant pastel colors.
@hairby_courtneyv
38. Punk Classic: Red & Black
Red on dark hair was once a popular punk trend, and today, punk can be glam! These fierce red balayage highlights thrive with messy hairstyles, badass outfits and a personality that can kill.
@hairby_courtneyv
39. Lilies for Today!
We’ve been insisting that balayage is a kind of art, just like painting. So, if you could associate this hairstyle with any famous painting, what would you say? We went with Monet’s Lilies. The less violet you use in terms of the size of the highlight, the more intriguing it looks. We always want to throw a second glance at the color you’re rocking so stunningly.
@hairby_courtneyv
40. Elven King Mashup
Want to look edgy and stylish, but noble and feminine at the same time? Try out this last look with pink and silver balayage highlights over dark hair. These highlights are so airy and beautiful that they will make any natural hair color look royal-like.
