Caramel highlights can flatter both warm and cool skin tones, yet work best on light brown to dark brunette hair – the darker your base color, the more natural-looking will be the results.
Like Gigi Hadid, try weaving ribbons of lighter caramel through your locks – the effect will create a warm and sunny appearance that is undeniably captivating.
Warm Tones
Warm caramel hues look beautiful on almost all complexions; lighter honey hues with blonde caramel highlights are particularly flattering on lighter skin tones, while deeper chocolate caramel tones complement deeper complexions well.
Brunettes seeking an injection of warmth should consider adding golden caramel and strawberry blonde hues. This multidimensional shade works well with both beachy waves and sleek bob styles; use a color protecting shampoo/conditioning treatment to maintain it longer! Styling Tip: To extend its longevity use a colour protectant shampoo/treatment.
Caramel hair color tones can work on any base color – be it brown or blonde. For optimal results, your colorist may suggest pre-lightening with Color Touch in order to activate its true-to-tone vibrancy and shine.
Caramel highlights add dimension and dimension to Ciara’s chestnut brown locks, creating an eye-catching sun-kissed glow while softening her features for an elegant appearance. To get this look yourself, ask your stylist for thin caramel money pieces and babylights that frame her face for similar results. This lived-in balayage creates an effortless shine that softens Ciara’s features for a chic finish.
Cool Tones
Caramel highlights are an easy and stylish way to bring life and shine to any hair color and work well with all skin tones. Warm caramel hues complement golden and yellow undertones in warm skin tones while cool copper tones add olive and gold flecks that enhance neutral or cool complexions.
Honey caramel shades create a light and airy effect while rich golden caramel tones can create an alluring sunkissed effect. If unsure of which hue to select, ask your stylist to create a balayage highlight that blends in naturally with your natural hair color for the most natural-looking results.
Balayage hair color offers an easy way to add warmth without making drastic changes to their complexion. Balayage combines blonde and brown hues for an easy maintenance style seen on celebrities like Rita Ora and Zoe Saldana.
To test a caramel shade on your hair, take a close up photo of yourself under natural lighting and check its undertone. If your skin has pink or bluish undertones, that indicates warm skin; otherwise if it has golden or peach undertones then this indicates neutral skin tones.
Blonde Tones
Warm caramel shades are an excellent option for those with warmer skin tones who wish to experiment with blonde hair color, as it accentuates gold and yellow undertones to produce an eye-catching, sunkissed effect. For an even more natural appearance, golden caramel balayage combines brunette and blonde tones into an eye-catching multi-tonal effect, which works especially well on wavy or textured locks and can be maintained using products that add shine like the Nutri Color(tm) Filters color refresher.
Cooler shades of caramel work beautifully with light skin tones. These earthy tones give an air of sophistication that exudes quiet luxury.
If you have dark brown hair, ask your stylist to use lighter caramel highlights that frame your face and make your skin glow. Either by way of an ombre or balayage technique, this stunning hue combines caramel tones with strawberry blonde highlights, blond-y lowlights, and darker root melt for an impressive final product.
Brunette Tones
Caramel highlights add a splash of warmth to brunette hair, creating dimension and an alluring sun-kissed glow. This versatile shade works well with both warm and cool skin tones to complement different styles.
Darker caramel highlights look striking in all hair textures, particularly curly and wavy textures. Delicate caramel ribbons look particularly striking in Afro-textured hair – as seen on celebrities such as Yara Shahidi and Tracee Ellis Ross.
To add depth and dimension to caramel hair color, ask your stylist to mix in some ashy blonde shades for an East Coast vibe. This palette is particularly suitable for clients using balayage highlights; its lighter shade makes upkeep easier while lasting longer without fading quickly.
Make sure your balayage lasts by using deep conditioning treatments at least once every week and limiting heat styling. A heat protectant will also keep locks hydrated and help avoid breakage or damage.
