This style works best on darker brown base colors to showcase the dramatic difference.
5: Deep Brunette with Auburn Highlights
Auburn highlights add warmth and depth to deep brunette hair. The rich reddish-brown tones create natural-looking dimension that catches the light beautifully.
You can ask your stylist to place the auburn highlights strategically around your face to brighten your features. The contrast works especially well on dark brown base colors.
6: Rich Mocha Balayage
Rich mocha balayage adds warm, subtle highlights to deep brown hair. Your stylist will paint lighter shades from mid-length to ends, creating natural-looking depth.
The blend of dark and light browns gives your hair movement and shine. You can choose soft caramel tones or stick with cooler mocha shades for a more subtle look.
7: Sandy Highlights on Chestnut Brown
Sandy highlights add a soft, natural glow to your chestnut brown base. You’ll get a balanced look that works well in winter without being too dramatic.
The sandy tones bring warmth to your hair while keeping it subtle and sophisticated.
Your stylist can place them strategically to frame your face and create gentle movement.
8: Cool-Toned Lowlights for Depth
Cool ash brown lowlights add stunning dimension to your winter hair color. The darker ashy tones create a sophisticated contrast against your base shade.
A mix of cool-toned highlights and lowlights helps eliminate unwanted warmth while giving your hair rich depth and movement.
9: Golden Honey Highlights
Golden honey highlights add warm, sun-kissed tones to your brown hair. These natural-looking streaks create depth and brightness that works well in winter.
You can ask your stylist to place these highlights around your face for extra glow and warmth.
The golden tones blend smoothly with dark or medium brown base colors.
