Spring is just around the corner, and you want your hair lighter without a hefty price tag or time commitment? How about adding some delicate highlights and playing around with brown hair shades? Caramel, cappuccino, chocolate – the brown hues are as sweet as any desert. Many hair divas like to combine different shades of brown, adding some depth to their locks and a smooth transition between darker and lighter tones.
Stylist and educator Diogo Almeida Migliorini is a true hair chocolatier, specializing in contrast brown color techniques. He focuses on low-contrast shades to blend new tones seamlessly, creating a beautiful melt of brown hues. For this client, the hairstylist adds highlights on brown hair with light brown strands, giving lived-in dimension and natural movement. The result is a deliciously rich shade of brown that evokes chocolate ice cream on a warm spring day. Get the scoop on this stunning hair transformation now!
Contrast brown coloring is basically the same as highlighting dark locks with a low-contrast shade. It’s still one of the most popular hair color techniques of 2024, so the options are endless. For this client, the hairdresser uses the lightener mainly on the lower part of the hair to imitate the melting of two shades of brown. Some mid-sections are also highlighted as if creating a bridge between the client’s naturally darker roots and lighter ends.
Diogo Almeida Migliorini demonstrates how the locks look like during the processing stage. By teasing the roots, he protects the untouched area on the top of the client’s head and achieves a natural flow of color throughout the length. The lightened strands are then washed and toned for a subtle color lift.
The choice of color for every dyeing session is individual. For low-contrast styles, the hair specialist usually goes 1-2 tones lighter than the natural hair color to create the glossy effect. Unlike the traditional balayage technique that makes the hair look sun-kissed, low-contrast highlights create the melting effect – the seamless transition between dark chocolate to milk chocolate locks. The color combo enlivens the hair and adds some texture, emphasizing its length and thickness.
A long layered hairstyle looks gorgeous on dark hark and highlights the rich color palette. The new haircut introduces some dimension and movement to the client’s Rapunzel locks. The wispy ends also remove weight from a cut and make the highlights shine naturally. A good way to maintain healthy thick hair is to use some helpful tricks and tips like scalp massage, oil treatment, and nourishing masks.
If you’re ready to lighten your tresses, consider contrast brown coloring as your next hair inspo. We’re sure your new hair color will look delicious!
