Black with highlights looks fantastic on any hair length, but especially on long hair where it has the best way to shine.
Whether you’re looking for specific ideas for lowlights, highlights for jet black hair or just subtle caramel tones, this article has all the inspiration you need to find the perfect look before heading out to the hair salon.
Scroll down below to check out the selection of different styles, including ideas for blonde and ginger highlights, and lots of beautiful examples of black balayage.
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Get Inspired: Ideas for Black Hair with Highlights
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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.
A mix of cool blue hues with soft caramel highlights.
Chocolate brown touches will play with the sunlight and make your hair more vivid.
Sun-kissed highlights look so natural.
Silky, radiant hair just like from a hairstyle magazine.
For all chocolate lovers.
Soft cool black balayage hair is one of our top favorites.
Be more extravagant with teal hues.
Snow White-inspired hairstyle.
A step before you decide to go entirely blonde.
Soft caramel touches for soft, and gentle accents.
Mild chocolate-caramel highlights will make your black hair remarkable.
Red highlights for your perfect passionate hairstyle.
A partial balayage is ideal when you have doubts about whether balayage hairstyles are for you.
Midnight blue shadows for perfect balayage black hair makeover.
Radiant elements looks so good on black hair.
Mild tones of cherry-chocolate hues.
Add some flames to your hairstyle.
Warm chocolate accents are perfect to make your hair thicker.
All women dream about thick and radiant hair. Silver balayage black hair will make your hair look like silk.
Add silver icy blond highlights and your black hair will become more sparkling.
Make a huge transformation on your hairstyle with melting strawberry hues.
Softness and pure class with golden highlights thanks to balayage black hair.
Your hair will look much thicker and stronger with subtle highlights.
Golden touches after the long wild summer look so beautiful on black hair.
When you want to add some softness and mild touches to your black hair.
A playful balayage on black hair with rainbow hues.
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.
Tips for Taking Care of Your Highlights
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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