Request varying shades in the amber-to-honey family for a rich, multifaceted effect.
The varied tones create natural-looking dimension that catches the light beautifully.
This sophisticated approach creates expensive-looking dimension that flatters olive and golden skin tones particularly well.
15: Backswept Brightness
Concentrate honey blonde highlights on the underside and back sections of your hair for a subtle effect that appears as you move.
This technique creates dynamic color that reveals itself with movement.
Ask your stylist to place brighter pieces strategically throughout the back sections, with minimal highlighting around your face.
This creates an understated yet impactful result.
This technique works beautifully for those who want dimension without dramatically changing their front-facing appearance.
16: Tortoiseshell Technique
Embrace the trendy “écaille” technique that combines dark chocolate, amber, and honey tones throughout your hair.
This multi-dimensional approach creates rich, natural-looking depth.
Request at least three different tones for authentic tortoiseshell dimension.
The varied shades create a complex color story that appears completely natural yet deliberately stylish.
This sophisticated technique creates expensive-looking dimension that flatters virtually all skin tones and hair textures.
17: Foilyage Fusion
Combine traditional foil highlights with modern balayage application for the perfect blend of precision and artistry.
This hybrid technique creates beautifully blended honey blonde pieces.
Ask your stylist specifically for foilyage—they’ll hand-paint your hair like traditional balayage but wrap the sections in foil for more controlled lightening.
The result is bright yet natural-looking dimension.
This technique creates more impactful highlights while maintaining the natural-looking application that makes balayage so popular.
18: Toasted Coconut Effect
Create stunning contrast with very dark roots, caramel midtones, and bright honey blonde ends.
This triple-process approach creates a beautiful gradient from dark to light.
Request this specific color story by name—your stylist will create a seamless blend through all three shades.
The result resembles toasted coconut with its gradient from dark to golden-white.
This dramatic yet wearable technique creates head-turning dimension while still growing out beautifully.
19: Tweed Technique
Create intricate dimension with alternating thin highlights and lowlights in varying honey tones.
This technique creates texture reminiscent of tweed fabric, with its complex color pattern.
Ask your stylist to work with fine sections and multiple honey shades.
The varied tones create natural-looking dimension that adds incredible texture to your hair.
This sophisticated approach creates expensive-looking color that moves beautifully and catches the light from every angle.
20: Honey Blonde Panels
Create striking dimension with wider panels of honey blonde painted vertically throughout your dark base.
This technique creates bold statements of color while maintaining a natural root.
Request wider sections (about 1-2 inches) painted from mid-shaft to ends.
The result is more impactful than traditional fine highlights while still growing out beautifully.
This technique creates dramatic dimension that showcases the contrast between your dark base and honey blonde accents.
21: Smudged Root Balayage
Keep your root area soft and natural with a “smudged” technique that diffuses the line between dark and light.
This creates a lived-in effect even when your balayage is fresh.
