This technique creates stunning movement and depth.
The varied warm tones mimic the natural striations found in the semiprecious stone.
Keep your roots natural for easy maintenance and a modern appearance.
This complex color mixture works beautifully on all black hair textures from straight to coily.
7: Graduated Brown Ombré
Create a dramatic gradient effect with black roots that transition into rich brown ends.
This technique requires less precision than highlights while still adding significant dimension.
The gradual color shift eliminates harsh lines, creating a blended, natural-looking result.
The dark-to-light pattern draws the eye downward, creating the illusion of length.
This growing-out-friendly style requires minimal touch-ups—just refresh the ends when they begin to fade.
8: Chocolate Babylights
Incorporate ultra-fine chocolate highlights throughout your black hair for subtle, natural-looking dimension.
These delicate streaks mimic how children’s hair lightens in the sun.
The tiny highlights blend seamlessly with your black base, eliminating any obvious streaks.
This technique works beautifully on all hair textures but especially enhances fine hair.
The low-contrast approach creates a sophisticated dimension that appears expensive and carefully crafted.
9: Toffee Contour Highlights
Place toffee-toned highlights strategically to contour your face shape. This technique uses color placement to highlight your best features.
Focus on lighter pieces around your jawline and cheekbones to create definition.
Keep highlights softer and more blended than traditional chunky placement.
This face-framing approach brightens your complexion while requiring less overall processing.
10: Mahogany Shadow Roots
Create rich dimension with mahogany-toned shadow roots that add subtle reddish depth at your crown.
This reverse highlighting technique adds interest at your roots rather than at your ends.
Apply deeper mahogany tones just at your root area, blending into your natural black.
This technique adds warmth to your overall color without lightening your entire head.
The added dimension at your roots creates the appearance of thicker, more voluminous hair.
11: Espresso Ribbon Highlights
Add subtle movement with espresso-toned ribbons woven through your black base. This low-contrast approach creates sophisticated dimension without dramatic change.
Ask for highlights that are just 1-2 shades lighter than your natural black for the most natural effect.
The subtle color difference creates depth that’s visible primarily in natural light.
This understated technique works beautifully in conservative environments while still adding noticeable dimension.
12: Amber Lights Placement
Brighten strategic sections with warm amber highlights that catch the light. This deliberate placement creates “light points” throughout your dark hair.
Focus on the amber tones where the sun naturally hits your hair—around your crown and surface layers.
Keep the highlights slightly chunky rather than fine for maximum light-catching effect.
