Time to update your hairstyle? Looking for a bit of inspiration?
Give your hair a touch of light with these beautiful ideas for balayage on black hair.
We have prepared the ultimate roundup of the best ideas to inspire your makeover.
Check them out below!
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 1 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair.jpeg)
How Does Balayage Work?
Black balayage looks amazing on almost any hair length and you can choose from a range of colors to test – what’s not to love?




Balayage is actually a French word meaning “sweeping”, it is a freehand painting technique on the hair that creates a natural gradation of lightness.
The result is the summer look of your hair after a long vacation on the beach.
Golden sandy highlights with hues from white, ashy blond to soft honey, and chocolate shades. The possibilities are endless.
The balayage technique could be applied naturally to any hair color and still will have the same gorgeous effect.
This technique works with almost any hair texture, so you can give it a go even if you have natural waves or curls.
Elegantly sweep different shades and hues- from icy blonde, and mild chocolate highlights, to the latest trend of pastel pink, and teal colors.
One of the best advantages of the balayage effect is its natural look even when your hair grows longer.
It doesn’t look as harsh as highlights, and that’s why it’s quickly becoming one of the favorite techniques hair stylists recommend to clients in a hair salon.
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Video Tutorial: At Home Balayage on Black Hair
If you are brave enough to test this look at home, here is a simple video tutorial you can follow!
Get Inspired: The Best Balayage on Black Hair Looks
Are you ready to pick your favorite? Say goodbye to old boring hair with a new trendy hairstyle inspired by one of the beautiful hairstyle examples below.
Feel the gentle kisses from the sun with these stunning balayage on black hair ideas, and switch the summer mode on.
1. Natural Brown Balayage
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A mix of cool blue hues with soft caramel highlights.
2. Chocolate Balayage On Black Hair
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 4 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-13.jpg)
Chocolate brown touches will play with the sunlight and make your hair more vivid.
3. Blond Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 5 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-26-1.jpg)
Sun-kissed highlights look so natural.
4. Mahogany Highlights
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 6 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-1-1.jpg)
Silky, radiant hair just like from a hairstyle magazine.
5. Chocolate Highlights
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 7 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-2-1.jpg)
For all chocolate lovers.
6. Soft Blonde Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 8 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-27-1.jpg)
Soft cool black balayage hair is one of our top favorites.
7. Teal Balayage On Black Hair
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 9 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-28-1.jpg)
Be more extravagant with teal hues.
8. Burgundy Red Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 10 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-29-1.jpg)
Snow White-inspired hairstyle.
9. Full Icy Blonde
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 11 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-3-1.jpg)
A step before you decide to go entirely blonde.
10. Lavender Winter Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 12 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair-lavender.jpeg)
11. Eggplant Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 13 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-4-1.jpg)
11. Caramel Highlights
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 14 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-5-1.jpg)
Soft caramel touches for soft, and gentle accents.
12. Chocolate Caramel Balayage on Dark Hair
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 15 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-7-1.jpg)
Mild chocolate-caramel highlights will make your black hair remarkable.
13. Pomegranate Strands
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Red highlights for your perfect passionate hairstyle.
14. Shiny Golden Partial Balayage
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A partial balayage is ideal when you have doubts about whether balayage hairstyles are for you.
15. Midnight Shadows Blue Balayage On Black Hair
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Midnight blue shadows for perfect balayage black hair makeover.
16. Radiant Light Brown Balayage
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Radiant elements looks so good on black hair.
17. Ash Blonde Highlights
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18. Cherry Chocolate Balayage
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Mild tones of cherry-chocolate hues.
19. Partial Red Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 22 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-11-1.jpg)
Add some flames to your hairstyle.
20. Subtle Balayage Highlights
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21. Sprinkled Chocolate And Caramel Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 24 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-14-1.jpg)
Warm chocolate accents are perfect to make your hair thicker.
22. Full Silver Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 25 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-15-1.jpg)
All women dream about thick and radiant hair. Silver balayage black hair will make your hair look like silk.
23. Icy Blond Balayage Highlights
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 26 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-16-1-1.jpg)
Add silver icy blond highlights and your black hair will become more sparkling.
24. Ashy Balayage Black Hair
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 27 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-17-1.jpg)
25. Pink Balayage on Dark Hair
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 28 Balayage on Black Hair ideas](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair-pink.jpeg)
26. Ice Blue Balayage on Black Hair
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 29 Balayage on Black Hair ideas](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair-blue.jpeg)
27. Rose Gold Melt
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 30 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-20-1.jpg)
Make a huge transformation on your hairstyle with melting strawberry hues.
28. Golden Highlights with Waves
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 31 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-0.jpg)
Softness and pure class with golden highlights thanks to balayage black hair.
29. Black Hair with Subtle Highlights
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 32 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-22-1.jpg)
Your hair will look much thicker and stronger with subtle highlights.
30. Golden Brown Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 33 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/Beautiful-Ideas-for-Balayage-on-Black-Hair-24-1.jpg)
Golden touches after the long wild summer look so beautiful on black hair.
31. Soft Brunette Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 34 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/black-balayage-hair.jpg)
When you want to add some softness and mild touches to your black hair.
32. Purple Hue
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 35 Balayage on Black Hair](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/black-balayage-hair-1.jpg)
A playful balayage on black hair with rainbow hues.
33. Blonde Balayage with Waves
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 36 Balayage on Black Hair ideas](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair-blonde.jpeg)
34. Blonde Balayage on Long Hair
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35. Medium Length Hair Golden Balayage
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36. Sun-Kissed Summer Hair
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37. Ombre Coffee Balayage
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 40 Balayage on Black Hair ideas](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair-ombre.jpeg)
38. Ombre Copper Balayage
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39. Chestnut Balayage
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40. Hazelnut Balayage on Medium Length Hair
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 43 Balayage on Black Hair ideas](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair-hazelnut.jpeg)
41. Ashy Balayage
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42. Bold Balayage Color
![40+ Best Balayage on Black Hair Ideas Stylists Love [2023] 45 Balayage on Black Hair ideas](https://www.momooze.com/wp-content/uploads/balayage-on-black-hair-color.jpeg)
Tips for Taking Care of Balayage Hairstyles
Just like with any colored hair, taking proper care of your hairstyle is super important to ensure the color looks its best for a long time. Below are some hair stylist tips you should follow.
- hair color tends to dry hair out, especially if you’re using lighter tones on dark hair which normally requires the use of bleach. Use conditioner after every wash and a conditioning hair mask once a week
- a regular visit to the hair salon for a trim and touch up is a must
- use a dedicated shampoo for colored hair which will help to make the color shine and last longer
- if you’re planning to change your haircut, it’s a good idea to address your balayage with your hair stylist first, as it might ruin the new hairstyle if not executed properly
- an experience hair colorist will be able to advise what color would work the best with your skin tone, and advise what color to go for in case you have a change of heart
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