35 Short Balayage Hairstyle Ideas That Just POP

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Written by Rachel Miller

Updated: September 9, 2024

Get ready for some wild hair inspo, y’all…

#1: Caramel Balayage Bob

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OMG this look is like, the perfect blend of edgy and sweet? The rich caramel tones just POP against a darker base. It’s giving me major “I woke up like this but also spent 3 hours at the salon” vibes. Honestly might have to try this one myself… if I can ever grow out this pixie cut lol.

#2: Ash Blonde Textured Lob

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Okay but can we talk about how COOL ash blonde looks?? It’s like, the hair equivalent of being too cool to care. This textured lob is serving effortless chic realness. I’m picturing some cool girl in NYC rocking this while sipping an oat milk latte and judging everyone. Goals, amirite??

#3: Honey Blonde Choppy Pixie

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Holy sht, this pixie is EVERYTHING. The honey blonde is giving me major Tinkerbell vibes, but like, if Tink was a badass who dgaf. The choppy texture is perf for that “I just rolled out of bed looking this hawt” look. Brb, showing this to my stylist ASAP.

#4: Rose Gold Balayage Pixie Cut

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Stop. The. Presses. This rose gold pixie is literally making me want to chop all my hair off rn. It’s like cotton candy and champagne had a baby and that baby was the most gorg hair color ever. Plus the balayage keeps it from looking too “try-hard,” ya know?

#5: Platinum Blonde Asymmetrical Bob

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Okay but THIS. This is what I imagine cool alien girls from the future would rock. The platinum is so icy it could literally freeze you with one glance. And that asymmetrical cut? Chef’s kiss. It’s giving me major “don’t fck with me” energy and I am HERE for it.

#6: Chocolate Brown to Caramel Ombre Bob

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Mmm, this color combo is making me hungry lol. But srsly, how gorge is this?? The rich chocolate base melting into caramel is literally hair goals. It’s like your hair is having its own lil’ sundae party. I’d 100% rock this if I wasn’t so lazy about upkeep.

#7: Silver Fox Layered Pixie

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Damn, this silver pixie is like… aging goals?? It’s giving me major “cool art professor who dgaf what anyone thinks” vibes. The layers add so much texture and movement. Ngl, kinda tempted to just embrace the grays and go full silver fox. Thoughts??

#8: Copper to Blonde Balayage Crop

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Holy moly, this copper-to-blonde situation is FIRE. Literally. It’s like your hair is a sunset or something. The short crop keeps it from being too “pretty pretty princess” and gives it some edge. 10/10 would def turn heads at brunch.

#9: Lavender Balayage Textured Bob

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Okay but lavender hair?? Sign me TF up. This textured bob is like… mermaid meets cool girl. The balayage keeps it from looking too “try-hard unicorn,” ya know? I’m picturing some cool Instagram influencer rocking this while taking mirror selfies. #hairgoals

#10: Strawberry Blonde Tousled Pixie

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Omg this strawberry blonde pixie is giving me life rn. It’s like the perfect blend of edgy and sweet? The tousled texture is perf for that “I woke up like this” vibe. Honestly might have to show this to my stylist… if I ever grow out of my awkward hair phase lol.

#11: Dark Roots to Ice Blonde Lob

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Holy contrast, Batman! This dark root to ice blonde situation is like… Kim K meets Elsa from Frozen or something. The lob length is perf for that “I’m a cool girl but I still need to pull my hair back sometimes” life. Ngl, kinda tempted to try this… thoughts??

#12: Mahogany to Auburn Balayage Bob

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Okay but can we talk about how RICH this color combo is?? It’s like your hair is expensive AF wine or something. The balayage keeps it from looking too “one-note,” ya know? I’m picturing some fancy lawyer lady rocking this while winning all her cases. Get it, girl.

#13: Pastel Pink Balayage Pixie Cut

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Stop everything. This pastel pink pixie is literally what my 5-year-old self dreamed of. It’s like cotton candy and unicorns had a baby and that baby was the cutest hair ever. The balayage keeps it from being too Barbie-esque. Brb, calling my stylist rn.

#14: Smokey Gray Layered Bob

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Damn, this smokey gray bob is like… the hair equivalent of a moody Instagram filter. It’s giving me major “cool girl who’s too deep for your sht” vibes. The layers add so much movement and dimension. Might have to try this once I embrace my inner emo kid again lol.

#15: Golden Honey Balayage Crop

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OMG this golden honey crop is literally making my mouth water. It’s like your hair is dripping with the world’s fanciest honey. The short length keeps it from being too “princess-y” and gives it some edge. 10/10 would rock this while sipping overpriced lattes.

#16: Teal to Turquoise Ombre Pixie

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Holy mermaid vibes, Batman! This teal to turquoise pixie is like… if Ariel decided to chop all her hair off and become a cool indie singer. The ombre effect is SO COOL. Ngl, kinda wanna try this but also don’t wanna look like I’m having a mid-life crisis lol.

#17: Mocha to Latte Balayage Bob

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Okay but this color combo is literally making me crave Starbucks rn. The rich mocha base melting into creamy latte tones?? Perfection. It’s like your hair is its own fancy coffee drink. I’d 100% rock this if I wasn’t so basic with my hair choices.

#18: Peach Melba Textured Pixie

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Stop the presses. This peach melba pixie is what my summer hair dreams are made of. It’s like the perfect blend of soft and edgy?? The textured cut keeps it from being too “sweet,” ya know? Brb, showing this to my stylist and praying I can pull it off.

#19: Charcoal to Silver Gradient Bob

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Damn, this charcoal to silver bob is like… the hair equivalent of a smoky eye. It’s giving me major “don’t even think about messing with me” vibes. The gradient effect is so freaking cool. Might have to try this once I fully embrace my inner badass.

#20: Champagne Blonde Balayage Lob

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Omg this champagne blonde lob is literally what I imagine cool rich girls’ hair looks like. It’s effortlessly chic but also like… expensive AF? The balayage keeps it from looking too “try-hard,” ya know? 10/10 would rock this while pretending to be fancy.

#21: Burgundy to Rose Gold Ombre Crop

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Holy color combo, Batman! This burgundy to rose gold situation is like… if wine and Instagram filters had a baby. The short crop keeps it from being too “pretty pretty princess” and gives it some edge. Ngl, kinda tempted to try this… thoughts??

#22: Sandy Blonde Beach Waves Bob

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Okay but can we talk about how PERFECT this is for summer?? It’s like, instant beach vibes without the sand in uncomfortable places. The bob length keeps it from being too “basic beach girl,” ya know? I’m picturing myself rocking this while sipping margs on a yacht… a girl can dream, right?

#23: Mint Green Balayage Pixie Cut

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Stop everything. This mint green pixie is literally what my inner punk kid always wanted. It’s like… if Tinkerbell decided to become a cool barista or something? The balayage keeps it from looking too costume-y. Brb, trying to convince myself I’m cool enough to pull this off.

#24: Chestnut Brown to Caramel Lob

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Mmm, this color combo is seriously making me crave a Starbucks rn. The rich chestnut melting into caramel is like… hair goals AF. The lob length is perf for that “I’m put together but also kinda messy” vibe. 10/10 would rock this while pretending to have my life together.

#25: Lilac Balayage Tousled Bob

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OMG this lilac bob is giving me major fairy princess vibes, but like… if the fairy princess was also a cool DJ or something? The tousled texture keeps it from being too “precious,” ya know? Honestly might have to try this once I work up the courage to go pastel.

#26: Espresso to Hazelnut Ombre Pixie

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Damn, this color combo is like… the hair equivalent of the fanciest coffee ever. The rich espresso base melting into creamy hazelnut?? Chef’s kiss. The pixie cut keeps it from being too “basic,” ya know? I’d 100% rock this if I wasn’t so scared of short hair lol.

#27: Dusty Blue Balayage Crop

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Holy cool tones, Batman! This dusty blue crop is like… if denim and cotton candy had a baby. It’s edgy but also kinda soft? The balayage keeps it from looking too “try-hard mermaid,” ya know? Ngl, kinda tempted to try this but also don’t wanna look like I’m going through something.

#28: Cinnamon Spice Textured Bob

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Okay but this cinnamon spice bob is literally making my mouth water. It’s like your hair is the fanciest PSL ever. The textured cut keeps it from being too “basic white girl,” ya know? I’m picturing myself rocking this while pretending to like fall activities. #basic

#29: Pearl Blonde Layered Pixie

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Stop the presses. This pearl blonde pixie is what my inner cool girl dreams are made of. It’s like… if Tinkerbell decided to become a badass rocker chick? The layers add so much movement and texture. Brb, showing this to my stylist and praying I can pull it off.

#30: Merlot to Strawberry Blonde Lob

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Holy color transition, Batman! This merlot to strawberry blonde lob is like… if wine and Barbie had a baby. The lob length keeps it from being too “pretty pretty princess” and gives it some edge. Ngl, kinda tempted to try this… but also scared I’d look like a hot mess.

#31: Smokey Quartz Balayage Bob

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Damn, this smokey quartz bob is like… the hair equivalent of a moody Instagram filter. It’s giving me major “cool girl who’s too deep for your sht” vibes. The balayage adds so much dimension and movement. Might have to try this once I fully embrace my inner emo kid.

#32: Coral Sunset Ombre Pixie Cut

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OMG this coral sunset pixie is literally what my summer hair dreams are made of. It’s like your hair is the most gorgeous beach sunset ever. The ombre effect is SO COOL. 10/10 would rock this while pretending to be a cool surfer girl (even tho I can’t swim lol).

#33: Mushroom Brown Textured Crop

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Okay but can we talk about how unexpectedly cool this mushroom brown is?? It’s like… the perfect neutral that’s not boring AF. The textured crop keeps it from looking too “plain Jane,” ya know? I’m picturing some cool fashion editor rocking this while judging everyone’s outfits.

#34: Arctic Blonde Balayage Bob

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Holy ice queen vibes, Batman! This arctic blonde bob is like… if Elsa from Frozen decided to become a cool DJ or something. The balayage keeps it from looking too harsh or wig-like. Ngl, kinda wanna try this but also don’t wanna look like I’m having an existential crisis.

#35: Amethyst to Lavender Ombre Lob

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Stop everything. This amethyst to lavender lob is literally what my inner unicorn dreams are made of. It’s like… if galaxies and cotton candy had a baby. The ombre effect is so freaking cool. Brb, showing this to my stylist and praying I’m cool enough to pull it off.


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