Feeling playful? Add some short caramel highlights around the face to brighten your complexion, or opt for a medium length cut to keep the look fun and flirty.
Sultry Chocolate Waves
These sultry chocolate waves embody a timeless look, upgraded for 2024 with a subtle hint of lighter ends that suggest a summer spent soaking in the sun. This style is effortlessly low maintenance, designed to grow out beautifully and suit any brunette looking for a natural, trendy upgrade.
The deep chocolate base is flattering across various skin tones, and the lighter ends bring out the warmth in one’s complexion, making it ideal for those with medium to olive skin. It’s also perfect for those who prefer a subtle way to cover gray while maintaining rich, dark tones.
To keep these waves as lush as they look, integrate a nourishing hair oil, like the Ouai Hair Oil, into your routine. To maintain the subtle contrast, a toning gloss, such as the dpHUE Gloss+ Semi-permanent Hair Color and Deep Conditioner, can be used between salon visits.
Consider a short cut to bring out the playful side of this style, or add highlights around the face for a sun kissed effect that complements the summer season.
Sunlit Ash Balayage
The sunlit ash balayage perfectly embodies the breezy essence of summer with its ash brown roots that effortlessly fade into lighter, sun-kissed ends. It’s an ideal summer hair color for brunettes 2024, offering both ease of maintenance and a high-style quotient.
This coloring technique suits a broad spectrum of skin tones, but it’s particularly striking on those with neutral to cool undertones. It’s a go-to for seamlessly blending away any pesky grey hairs while embracing the natural gradation of color.
Maintaining this balayage requires care; a purple shampoo like the Kristin Ess The One Purple Shampoo will keep brassiness at bay. For hydration and shine, Oribe’s Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil is a perfect choice.
For added flair, consider highlights near the face to illuminate your features or play with lengths; from a long flowing look to a short, sassy bob, this balayage adapts effortlessly.
Vibrant Pink Pop
Here’s where bold meets beautiful. A dash of vibrant pink breathes new life into a classic brunette base, offering a look that’s both fun and bold for the upcoming summer. It’s a daring choice for those who love to stand out and enjoy the playful side of hair color trends.
This style works well for a variety of skin tones, particularly those with neutral to warm undertones that can support the contrast of pink. It’s also a great style for those looking to experiment with color in a more temporary fashion, as these bold highlights can fade gracefully over time.
Maintaining this color’s vibrancy is key; a color-safe shampoo like the Celeb Luxury Viral Colorwash can help maintain the pink’s brightness. A deep conditioning treatment, such as the TIGI Bed Head Urban Antidotes Recovery Mask, will ensure your hair remains healthy and vivid.
If you’re looking to shake things up, why not pair this with a medium length cut for a balanced, dynamic look, or go all in with a short bob to truly showcase the playful color?
Ashen Glow Balayage
In a twist of ashen glow, this balayage style for 2024 marries cool and warm tones for a harmonious blend that exudes elegance. The ash brown transitions seamlessly into muted ends, reminiscent of the subtle play between shadow and light on a summer evening.
This sophisticated look flatters a spectrum of skin tones, from cool to neutral, making it a universally appealing choice. It’s a fantastic style for brunettes looking to embrace the trendy ashy hair movement without committing to a full head of light tones, thereby offering an effortlessly low maintenance summer vibe.
To keep this balayage looking fresh, incorporate a violet toning shampoo, like the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Brass Toning Purple Shampoo. Follow up with a nourishing conditioner, such as the Matrix Biolage Hydrasource Conditioning Balm, to lock in moisture and shine.
Feeling daring? Why not enhance the ends with highlights caramel ombre for a sun-kissed finish, or play with lengths and textures, perhaps a short bob or long layers to add a dynamic twist to this cool hue.
Warm Chestnut Waves
These warm chestnut waves represent a classic summer style, with a timeless elegance that resonates with the warmer months of 2024. The rich, dimensional tones capture the essence of a low maintenance look, perfect for brunettes who want to add depth and warmth to their natural color.
Flattering for those with warmer skin undertones, the chestnut color enhances the natural glow of the skin, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a rich, dark yet vibrant hair color for the season.
To preserve the chestnut’s luster, opt for a color-protective shampoo like the Bumble and Bumble Color Minded Shampoo. For added care, indulge in a weekly hydrating treatment with the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask to keep your waves bouncy and vibrant.
Consider adding subtle highlights sun kissed to elevate this style further, or perhaps experiment with a medium length cut to maintain the wave’s movement and volume.
Lustrous Chestnut Flow
This photo showcases a lustrous chestnut flow that epitomizes the effortless elegance brunettes can flaunt in summer 2024. The rich, deep tones of the hair cascade in waves, catching the light to reveal subtle variances in shade—reflecting a natural, sun-kissed effect that’s utterly enchanting.
The style is superb for various skin tones, playing particularly well with warm undertones, highlighting the natural hues of the complexion. It’s ideal for those seeking a summer hair color that’s both trendy and timeless, and it can gracefully disguise the emergence of any grey strands.
For maintenance, a haircare routine with a color-safe hydrating shampoo, like Redken’s Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo, followed by a mask such as Kérastase’s Masque Chromatique, once a week will keep the chestnut shine vibrant.
And if you’re considering a change, why not enhance the movement with some balayage caramel face framing strands for a subtle yet captivating summer-ready look?
