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@nataliemckellhair
Bronde hair color doesn’t have to be limited to dark blonde shades, and this style created by Utah hairstylist Natalie McKell is a perfect example. In this look, a light brown base is combined with very light blonde highlights, creating a beautiful contrast and dimension.
Tired of being labeled as a blonde or brunette? By blending brown and blonde colors, bronde hair lets you enjoy the best of both worlds. This popular hair color trend is available in a wide range of dimensions and hue combinations. Best of all, it’s low-maintenance, natural-looking, and extremely flattering.
Looking for a flirty, vibrant, or subtle blend of shades ranging between blonde and brown? Use our gallery to find a variation that best fits your personality and style.
@mane_ivy
Michelle Zeller created a flattering combination of brown and blonde tones, suitable for ladies with both thin and thick hair. If your locks are super long, flaunt your bronde hair with some chunky curls to give it a more voluminous look.
Bronde trend is beloved due to its wide range of options – and if you want something that’s just plain sweet and simple, go with subtle highlights and lowlights that will brighten up your mane without going overboard, just like Lisa Clark from Pure Mettle Hair did.
@lisaclarkhair__
Bronde hair color doesn’t have to be limited to dark blonde shades, and this style created by Utah hairstylist Natalie McKell is a perfect example. In this look, a light brown base is combined with very light blonde highlights, creating a beautiful contrast and dimension.
@nataliemckellhair
For brunettes seeking a dramatic transformation, consider embracing this striking bronde hair color created by Mallory, the hairstylist and owner of Blondetourage. It features a bold balayage approach, with blonde tones extending to the roots, resulting in a noticeable and playful appearance.
@hair_by_mallory_
This bronde style by Paula Pedersen offers a harmonious blend of light and dark tones, resulting in a fresh and vibrant hair color that complements various skin tones and adds a touch of brightness to the overall look.
@_hairbypaula
AlexLovesColour created a truly seamless blend of colors that can beautifully complement your natural brown mane. Choosing to keep your base brown while adding touches of blonde is a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty of highlights without the high-maintenance aspect.
@alexlovescolour
To achieve this fantastic warm look, Sara Botsford incorporated honey brown shade throughout and caramel blonde streaks around the face. This approach adds dimension to your hair while enhancing your facial features with strategically placed highlights.
@sarabotsfordhair
Beachy waves have remained a timeless choice in hairstyling, persisting through various trends. They offer an excellent opportunity to flaunt your bronde hair and showcase its dimension. Exactly how Debbe from Domane The Salon mixed wavy locks with bronde hair color.
@styledby_debbe
For a more feminine style similar to this, you can request a sombre, which is a subtle ombre effect, and long, flowing curls. Bronde highlights give this multi-dimensional and eye-catching look worthy of admiration.
@_mymyhair
This honey bronde hair hue achieves a gentle and uncontrived aesthetic that harmonizes beautifully with neutral skin tones. If your hair is of medium to long length, initiate the process of crafting those naturally flowing beach waves as Erin Ray did here for a laid-back and relaxed appearance.
@erinrayhair
If you’re hesitant about making a drastic change to your hair, think about getting a fresh haircut and adding a bold balayage for a striking yet manageable transformation. Paired with long, see-through bangs, this blonde hair by Josie Morgan, the creator of Morgan Hair Co., looks absolutely gorgeous!
@josiemorgan.hair
This flawlessly blended hairstyle involves subtly enhancing the base color with brown pigments while adding delicate highlights to introduce more light around the face and throughout the whole length of the hair. The look is accentuated by loose curls beautifully.
@un.rooted
Opting for a dark blonde base color with lighter highlights is a fantastic choice for achieving a bronde look with a light and airy feel. While this combination creates a beautiful depth and dimension in your hair, layering gives extra texture and movement to your locks.
@rozcorpuzhair
“This client wanted to embrace the natural warm tones in her hair, so I added depth and dimension back in her hair with a deeper, warmer tone,” says Victoria Fernandez, a stylist at Gilded Salon and the creator of this gorgeous sun-kissed look. Loose curls also add texture and movement to the hair, making it appear more natural and relaxed.
@victoria.gilded
Having short hair doesn’t mean you can’t embrace style and change. To rejuvenate your appearance, contemplate adding honey blonde balayage highlights like in this style created by Meghann Zarrillo. Elevate the vibrancy further by introducing subtle, barely-there waves to your short hairdo.
@capellibymegs
It’s challenging to find a more charming way to accentuate a curl pattern than by pairing it with a bronde balayage. Ask your stylist to come up with the right shade of blonde to complement your skin tone and embrace highlights for curly hair.
@slickback_buttahtoast
The bronde style with subtle, narrow highlights is an excellent choice for thin, layered hair. The highlights add dimension and depth to the strands, making them appear fuller and more voluminous.
@maddiemelts
Bronde hairstyles don’t always require golden or icy tones to shine. Sometimes, all you need is to go a shade or two lighter to add intrigue and freshness to your look, exactly what colorist Jason Lloyd did.
@hair_by_jason_lloyd
Bronding has been a longstanding trend, but it has evolved with numerous new variations that enable you to experiment with your hair color without completely departing from your natural hue. This stunning shade is an excellent example of a trendy bronde balayage, suitable for all skin tones.
@hairbyparisleanne
While we may not all be blessed with Beyonce’s effortless beauty, you can still attain a stunning hairstyle by incorporating a partial blend of blonde balayage. Beginning subtly at the roots, this bronde hair shade gracefully transitions towards the tips, striking a perfect equilibrium between brown and blonde tones.
@_hairbypaula
Commencing with a dark chocolate-brown base, this hairstyle gradually transitions into an ash-blonde shade that gains intensity as it cascades down. When you have hair as luxuriously long as a mermaid’s tresses, you can introduce multi-dimensional transformations just like Melissa Maloney did here.
@live_love_dohair
The desire for a subtle lightening is entirely understandable, and you can achieve it with the help of captivating shades like these. Infrequent light-brown highlights on a coffee brown base made by Michelle Savic give the appearance of being delicately drizzled with caramel sauce – and it’s a truly delightful effect!
@hairby_michellesavic
Not everyone desires to be a blonde, and there are fantastic alternatives like this bronde hair inspiration by Judy from Theory Studio For Hair for those who prefer a different look. Additionally, curling your tresses away from your face can help you achieve beautiful, flowing waves that will reveal the beauty of this color.
@hairbyjuudddyyy
Jadi Kelley found a perfect way to keep your hair interesting and dynamic. A haircut with shaggy layers combined with blonde and brown colors can add depth and vibrancy to your locks, enhancing the overall look and style.
@jadikelleybeauty
Striking a balance between blonde and brunette shades, bronde hair is considered a suitable solution for a wide range of skin tones and personal style preferences. The key is to keep the highlights subtle and well-blended with the base brown color for a natural and effortless appearance.
@karedoeshair
There are countless ways to embrace the bronde hair trend, but this look made by Shyla Marrie Sexton is worth special attention. A seamless caramel honey bronde balayage softens appearance and boosts skin radiance.
@shylasextonbeauty
The charm of bronde hair color is in its versatility. Whether you prefer a few face-framing highlights or a more distributed approach, the addition of lighter hues to brown hair can enhance your hair’s texture and create a beautiful contrast that complements your skin tone.
@jessicalbranco
Bronde hair is a great way to add a touch of sophistication to your fine, layered hair. Tori Jennings, a hairstylist from PÈLO and the creator of this style, added lowlights to create dimension, variation and contrast. The middle part is also a clever styling choice that can draw attention to the face and create a balanced look.
@pelobylago
The bronde balayage technique is particularly popular during the warmer months when many people seek that beachy, sun-kissed glow for their long locks. Yet, you may adopt it anytime, as bronde hair can brighten up your overall look and give you a refreshed and youthful appearance.
@vainhairglenelg
Adding subtle lighter streaks to naturally brown hair is an excellent way to achieve a sun-kissed and radiant look. These lighter highlights can mimic the natural effects of the sun on the hair, creating dimension and depth.
@alea.does.hair
With a dark brown base color, honey and platinum blonde highlights can be layered in to create a bright and bold look, or vice versa, blondes can add some darker shades for a more sophisticated blend. Bronde hair is especially flattering when added to layered wavy cuts.
@beautyandbalayage
There isn’t a rule that says hair has to be two-toned. In fact, feel free to add in three or even four complementing shades. The style in this picture exemplifies a smooth tri-tone look, going with blonde, light brown and subtle bursts of caramel throughout.
@raylorojohair
Bronde hair can be created with a paintbrush technique also called hand-pressed in which stylists color your hair utilizing a sheet of glass and – yes – a paintbrush. Quicker than the more traditional techniques, this one can be used to create a fun, creative look without the noticeable streaks of color. Here, honey bronde color is blended in, lightening up the overall style.
@prettylittleombre
Hair color can be as subtle or dramatic as you choose. For this style, hair is cut to just above the shoulders and styled into beachy waves. For the color, natural hues of blonde and brown are used throughout.
@kccarhart
By adding highlights to face-framing layers, you can enhance both your medium-length haircut and your facial features. Golden hues mixed in with lighter blondes, best of all, create a strawberry-blonde effect.
@beautyandbalayage
While many bronde color jobs result in dark blonde, it’s certainly not a mandate. This style incorporates very light blonde with a light brown base. The lightest hue is placed in front to brighten the face, while the shaggy layers plump up thin locks.
@christinesilvermancolor
This brown-blonde style is so natural-looking – some may wonder if it’s God-given. Fool them all with this subtle color job that’s both lovely and easy to maintain.
@mukhamed_balasiev
One-color does not fit all and that’s why we love this coloring. Great for those who want variety – and a little color – but are too busy to worry about the up-keep. Adding a few light-colored strands can brighten up your lob and make your layers look more defined.
@prettylittleombre
Make a bold statement with this textured bob. Short and sassy, with bronzed colors splattered throughout, these gorgeous golden tresses are easily attainable with the paintbrush technique – and the best part, they’re unforgettable.
@maridoesyourhair
Layers, an angled cut and a rich hair color come together for a cute and unique style that will definitely stop traffic. If you want something different but don’t want to look too edgy or immature, this is a style that you’ll want to nab while it’s on the minds of local stylists.
@itsjerryanthony_
Bronde hair can be as subtle or as drastic as you want. That’s why we love it. Just don’t forget about your natural coloring. The best blends should compliment your roots and your desired everyday look. Not sure what works for your facial bone structure and/or style? Ask your stylist for suggestions.
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