Brown Balayage: 20 Show-Stopping Hairstyle Ideas
Thinking of getting balayage with shades of brown this season? We’ve got some ideas for you! Scroll through this gallery to find your next balayage style:
1. Brown Balayage Straight Hair
What better way to put your fresh balayage on display than with a sleek, straight hairstyle. Keep your hair color glistening with a shine serum like TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum.
2. Brown Balayage Fringe
Take your look to new heights with a fun undone fringe to match. We love the lived-in feel of this disheveled style. Want more tips on how to get the look, here’s how to style your hair like the French.
3. Tousled Balayage
Want a look that feels fresh every single day? Go for this tousled effect. This style gives your balayage a breath of fresh air. To keep the look flexible and in place, lock in your finished style with Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray.
4. Subtle Brown
We told you we have plenty of ideas for you to choose from and here’s another winning look. There are so many ways you can go about getting brown hues using the balayage method. Go super light, or add a hint like this subtle chestnut that blends well with your dark-colored base.
5. Long Hair Brown Balayage
Looking for something new to do to your long hair? How about updating the look with a new color? Balayage gives you the opportunity to make a subtle, yet impactful change to your overall look.
6. Balayage Ringlets
In the mood to brighten up your curlicues just a bit? Put your curls at the center of attraction with warm tones of browns mixed with reds. If your hair doesn’t naturally dry in tight curls, consider using a 1-inch curling iron to further define your waves.
7. Runway Style
It’s no secret that the runway provides us with the best fashion-forward beauty looks of the season. Steal this catwalk wavy balayage style and make it your own. To recreate this look exactly style your hair in a center part and use a large barreled curling iron to create these soft waves.
8. Brown Balayage Short Hair
The entire street-style set is sporting a number of hair colors that we all love. Of course, out of many, the brown balayage styles are our favorite. This super subtle transition between colors offers a laidback variation on this style.
9. Off-Center Hair Part
The off-center hair part is a trending look at the moment. Pair yours up with a sleek brown balayage style. By opting for the opposite side where you usually part your hair you can create extra volume at the root of your style.
10. Thick Hair Balayage
Got thick strands and want to create more dimension within your look in the most natural way possible? Try this subtle hint of brown balayage. Whenever your hair needs a quick boost during the week, refresh with Dove Refresh+Care Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo.
11. Voluminous Hair Color
Add a boost to your voluminous style with a few streaks of brown highlights. This light brown hue blends well against dark hair colors. A high contrast color story like this one offers you that distinct balayage dimension.
12. Air-Dried
Show off your fresh color with your natural texture. Air-drying your strands will give you the freedom to say goodbye to your hot tools and embrace your natural texture and your fresh color.
13. Half-Up
Does it get any chicer than a half-up style tied together with a ribbon? This loosely curled texture offers a soft and feminine feel to an already-feminine style. This style is a beautiful way to show off your new subtle balayage style.
14. Curls for Days
There is no better way to show off your fresh color than by wearing your curly hair in its natural state. The dynamic texture that comes with curly hair shows off a balayage technique beautifully!
15. Feathered Bangs
A strategically created balayage style often includes face-framing highlights. Take these face-brightening streaks up a notch by cutting your hair into soft feathered bangs.
16. Chic Bob
Nothing says fresh and trendy like a sleek balayage bob. This caramel-infused color story offers a brightening effect to any complexion. This short bob is also super easy to style and will cut your styling time down a lot!
17. Warm Hues
Infuse your style with instant warmth by talking to your colorist about a warmer-hued balayage style. We love how this look maintains a natural base color and then extends down into a warmer hue.
18. Long Waves
A classic balayage style like this one is a favorite for a reason. This blend of caramel and ashy hues contrasts beautifully with the darker base for the best of both worlds when it comes to your hair color preferences.
19. Darker Hues
Most people think of lighter hues when they think of brown balayage hairstyles. This look here is proof that darker shades can also fall into this category! Speak to your colorist about the range of hues you want to include in your new look.
20. Caramel Balayage
Finally, we have a classic brown balayage style that is infused with ribbons of caramel color. This all-over balayage color offers a classically chic brown balayage style that flatters a range of skin tones. Looking for more balayage hair ideas? Here are some dark brown hair color ideas that work well for just about anyone.