20 Honey Balayage Pictures That Really Inspire to Try Highlights

Nikki Goddard

Born and based in San Jose, California, Nikki Goddard has always had a passion for hair styling and unusual makeup techniques. At the age of 20, she started her education in The Salon Professional Academy and went on an extensive program in hair salons. Today, Nikki is a certified hair stylist and makeup artist with an associate degree in cosmetology. Currently, Nikki is a senior editor at therighthairstyles.com. She takes pride in being the root of inspiration for not only herself, but the entire team at The Right Hairstyles magazine. Her mission is to make the beauty industry available to everyone, and she enjoys teaching people the basics of hairstyling and makeup through the magazine’s articles. Nikki’s attention to detail and her ability to create a unique look that complements each client’s individuality is what continues to motivate her each day.

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updated on February 28, 2025

Honey balayage is a golden mean between highlights in blonde and brown. That’s why it looks great on almost any base hair color. The one thing remains tricky – honey is warm, so you need to check if it will flatter your skin tone. Read all details below!

In general, the ideal combination for honey balayage is a light warm complexion with darker hair. The formula works with any eye color. So, if your skin has warm undertones, all shades of honey will be a right fit for you. According to colorists, the best skin tones for this type of highlights are olive, peachy, reddish, and sometimes dark deep skin tones. Golden balayage is also used to hide gray hairs, or as a transition from dark hair color to something lighter and cooler.

1. Honey Balayage on Dark Brown Hair

@denizprocksch

2. Shoulder-Length Honey Caramel Balayage

@coloredbykp

3. Brunette Hair with Honey Highlights

Dark Brown Hair with Light Brown Highlights

@truashton

4. Honey Balayage on Black Hair

@hairbyangelaalberici

5. Honey Balayage on Short Hair

Choppy Brunette Bob with Caramel Highlights

@styled_by_carolynn

6. Full-Head Honey Blonde Balayage

@hairmezzmerizer

7. Brown and Honey Colormelt for Layered Haircut

Dark Hair with Bronze and Caramel Highlights

@hairxjojo

8. Warm Honey Balayage with Natural Roots

@rootedhairstudiolq

9. Smooth Black to Honey Blonde Transition

@comptoncutz

10. Honey Balayage on Straight Hair

@neagic_ivana

11. Brunette Hair with Honey and Blonde Highlights

Black Hair with Caramel Blonde Highlights

@camisullivan1

12. Long Textured Bob with Honey Balayage

@hairbyedwin

13. Perfectly Blended Soft Honey Highlights

Golden Caramel Highlights for Brown Hair

@coloredbycaitlin

14. Honey Blonde Balayage on Light Brown Hair

@kyytang

15. Wavy Angled Bob with Honey Balayage

Black Choppy Lob with Caramel Highlights

@stephanie_stylist

16. Bronde Balayage Waist-Length Hair

@kb_taylorhair

17. Short Choppy Bob with Honey Streaks

@prettylittleombre

18. Brunette Waves Spiced with Honey and Cinnamon

@cait.hodge

19. Subtle Chunky Highlights for Brunettes

@the_blondologist

20. Balayaged Brown’n’Honey Bob

Dark Bob with Light Golden Brown Balayage

@styledbycarolyn

Any of honey balayage examples shown above will make you stop the mirror hate that grown-out roots along with dull hair may so easily cause. You’ll love your reflection once again. No matter which one you’ll choose, your features will become softer, your skin tone will look warmer, and you’ll feel more attractive. Try and see!