“Thank you, Mai, I'm ready to rule the Summer!”
Lauren G.
When the summer heat kicks in and our mood strikes for a hair refresh, even brunettes feel a sudden desire for a sun-kissed glow. Think of delicate, warm touches of chestnut, caramel, copper, golden brown, or honey on your dark base. If your new hair color looks like it's been gifted by the sun, that's the perfect summer balayage. For that natural, sun-kissed effect, we recommend choosing one to three warm shades (not cool or neutral) that are lighter than your base color.
To achieve the desired result for a summer balayage, our hairstylists strategically painted subtle highlights from mid-length towards the ends, mimicking the natural lightening effect of the sun perfectly. With these warm-toned strands, we created a seamless transition from our client's brown roots to the lighter ends, giving volume and radiance.
Balayage Inspiration for a Stunning Summer Vibe
Ladies, are you ready to embrace the summer vibe but unsure which colors to choose for your balayage? Whether your naturally dark hair color falls on the spectrum from deep black to medium brown, we can enhance your locks with a warm touch of shades for a customized and organic finish. We often combine lowlights and highlights to add varying tones, creating a multi-tonal appearance with lighter and darker shades blending seamlessly, which adds volume and depth to the hair. The subtle placement of warm tones is the key factor in creating a sun-kissed glow that complements a brown or even a black base.
Here are some of our favorites for brunettes:
- Black with Bronze Balayage adds a metallic shine, making your tresses look radiant and rich.
- Chocolate Brown with Caramel Balayage adds subtle caramel touches from mid-length to the ends.
- Cool Black with Chestnut Balayage: the very dark base is infused with light-catching warmth from chestnut highlights.
- Brown With Honey Balayage is an incredibly striking hair transformation from a flat and monochromatic hair to a head-turning hairstyle with more depth and volume
PHS tip: If you're unsure about the balayage color you want, start by asking for highlights in shades slightly lighter (one or two shades lighter) than your natural base color. The slight variation will enhance your hair color's natural hue by adding richness or brightening it, depending on your preferences.
Get Your Summer Balayage at the Plaza Hair Salon
Visiting our hair salon for touch-ups every 8 to 12 weeks ensures optimal results. You can also book appointments for hair treatments to keep your locks healthy and radiant. Our hairstylists are experienced in balayage and will determine the best shades and placement for your dark hair color and desired level of lightness. With dark roots, we will need to use a combination of pre-lightener and color where the selected shades are more than two shades lighter than your natural hair color.
