Whether you want that sweet sun-kissed look or to give your hair something dramatic, balayage is the perfect way to do it! This hair-painting technique is one of the hottest hair trends, but even better than that, since it’s done free-hand, it’s always TOTALLY unique! So, get ready to spice up your medium-length haircut with these 25 gorgeous balayage hairstyle ideas.
#1: Caramel Blonde Lob
Level up your look with a caramel blonde lob. The luxurious lob cut sets the tone for duelling caramel and blonde tones for a rich, golden-toned masterpiece, no matter how you style it.
#2: Sun-Kissed Brown Waves
Get that summer-ready aesthetic with sun-kissed brown waves. The subtle balayage adds a hint of that natural sun-lightened look that brings waves to life with definition and dimension.
#3: Honey Highlights on Brown
Brighten up your brunette with something soft and sweet, like honey highlights. Honey blonde is perfectly toned for brunettes to give a subtle golden tinge, boosting dimension and movement in any hair type.
#4: Dark to Light Ombre
Balayage is particularly effective for a daring and dazzling dark-to-light ombre. The meticulous placement makes for a natural yet super-dramatic transition from your deep roots to lighter, brighter ends.
#5: Rose Gold Balayage
Live that luxe life with rose-gold balayage! This rosy and radiant color blends with blondes, brunettes, and practically any other color for that essential Y2K vibe we’re all still obsessed with!
#6: Ash Blonde Layers
Get a toned-down version of those ice-queen vibes with ash blonde layers. This look features a duo of ash-blonde balayage painted on lively layers to give your darker base a cool contrast for dimension and that cold-and-bold finishing touch.
#7: Chocolate Brown with Highlights
There’s just something about chocolate brown hair with highlights. This classic blend is the essential summery style you need for that golden hour glow–all the time.
#8: Golden Blonde Waves
Want that summer girl aesthetic? You need golden blonde waves! This sunny style blends golden-blonde tones to illuminate and warm up your base color for better-looking waves.
#9: Beachy Blonde Balayage
Get that beach goddess vibe with beachy blonde balayage! These painted pieces brighten up your base for that essential summery aesthetic. Style in beach waves or tousle with texture spray to take this look to the top.
#10: Copper Highlights on Brown
Fire up your brown hair by adding some copper highlights! These highlights use the balayage technique to create a natural red-hot radiance in your rich brunette hair for a boost of warmth and dimension to boost any hair type.
#11: Silver Grey Balayage
Going grey? Do it your way with a trendy blend of silver-grey balayage! We love this mix of metallic and natural tones, which creates depth, dimension, and a whole lot of razzle dazzle!
#12: Mocha Brown with Caramel Ribbons
Mocha brown and caramel are a match made in hair heaven! The mocha brown is a neutral and natural base for rich caramel ribbons to add some warmth and radiance for the perfect natural-glam look for any hair type.
#13: Warm Honey Balayage
Looking for something more understated? You’re going to love warm honey balayage. This earthy blonde pairs beautifully with warm browns to give subtle golden threads for that melted-gold kind of flow.
#14: Sandy Blonde Layers
Super stunning sandy blonde layers are the ultimate look for those bright and sunny vibes, all year round. This neutral blonde works with layers to bring light, bright, and lively-looking hair–thick or thin, curly or straight.
#15: Light Brown with Highlights
If you love high-contrast but low-key looks, light brown hair with balayage highlights is for you! This blend of cool light brown and warm blonde creates serious dimension and movement that can wake up the finest, flatest hair without going too bold.
#16: Bronde Balayage
Bronde is having a major moment in the spotlight, and we’re here for it. And you will be too, when you try bronde balayage! This ultimate in-between of blonde and brunette gives effortless dimension and movement to any hair type with a soft touch of blonde (without actually going blonde).
#17: Auburn to Copper Blend
Feeling fiesty? Try a fiery blend of auburn to copper balayage! These red-hot colors have contrasting cool and warm tones to create a vibrant transition that creates a total smokeshow!
#18: Pearl Blonde Balayage
Want that cool-girl energy, but natural-looking? We’ve got you covered! This opulant, cool-toned blonde is hot right now, giving that perlecent finish to darker bases for a natural take on that effortless and iconic “I don’t car
#19: Toffee Brown Highlights
Need something to sweeten up your medium-length style? Go for toffee brown highlights! This warm-toned light brown gives a touch of brightness to make even a one-length cut come alive with dimension.
#20: Vanilla Blonde Tips
Vanilla blonde tips have everything it takes to make a soft and dreamy style. This smooth and buttery shade of blonde lightens up your darker roots to make them look thicker and more texturized, all while keeping a slight polished vibe.
#21: Dark Root Blonde Balayage
If you’re into those lived-in looks, you’re going to love dark roots with blonde balayage! This style creates a purposeful grown-out look to supercharge your har with depth and visual interest from the contrast, all while the balayage techniuqe brings natural dimension.
#22: Chestnut Brown with Gold
Nothing says luxury like chesnut brown and gold. This blend of rich, luxe tones creates the ultimate glam aesthetic, while also livening up any hair texture with that slight touch of brightness.
#23: Butterscotch Balayage
Go for that soft, sweet, and totally chic aesthetic, and try butterscotch balayage! This toned-down blonde shade is a quiet illumination to any brunette shade for a dose of dimension with undeniable sophistication.
#24: Cool Brunette Highlights
Want to go lighter without going blonde? Cool brunette highlights are the solution for you! This light brown is cooled down to create a non-blonde type of brightness, bringing natural definition and dimension– without the risk of brassiness!
#25: Platinum Blonde Tips
If you’re feeling bold, take it to the edge with platinum blonde tips! Unlike the frosted tips of yesteryear, platinum blonde tips are cooler, better-blended, and elongated to actually bring your hair some action.