If you’re fond of warm brown hair colors, you will love the radiance of delicious caramel and honey tones on your brunette locks. From warm and golden hues to creamy and sun-kissed shades, honey brown offers a spectrum of options for your inspiration.
Check out the 30 most appealing, to our mind, honey brown hair colors to warm up your natural brown mane with trendy coloring.
Creating a honey brown hair color with a mix of caramel highlights and lowlights is an excellent strategy for maximizing dimension. Such a coloring will add a touch of seasonal warmth to your natural hair color.
We can’t get enough of the rich honey brown tones this season, just like Melissa Maloney, the hair stylist and educator. “By adding the majority of the warmth into the dark parts of the hair, you can add tons of richness without looking too warm or brassy,” reveals Melissa.
This subtle yet noticeable transformation performed by Mags Rosen, owner of The Mane Artistry Salon, is a merit of babylights. When done skillfully, these delicate highlights can mimic the nuanced beauty of natural hair color.
While Sara Botsford, a lived-in color specialist from Craft Collective Salon, quotes Barbie’s saying: “being brunette was more fun,” we offer you a compromise. Combine your light and dark sides in a trendy, warm honey balayage that looks flattering on most skin tones.
“In the palette of tones that will be popular next season, earthy tones come with everything,” states Washington Nunnes, the founder of Beleza Fidalga. And on top of that, this light brown honey shade also suits all skin tones.
Honey highlights can bring warmth and dimension to your brown base, creating a lovely and natural-looking effect. Have a personalized consultation with the stylist to pick the shades that will beautifully complement your skin.
This combination of butterscotch blonde hues with a soft, light brown base and sleek, effortless waves is truly divine! Sahil Ali, a celebrity hairstylist who crafted this look, additionally infused warmth into the locks with a bright caramel tone for a striking effect.
The beauty of a honey balayage lies in its ability to grow out gracefully, minimizing the need for frequent salon visits. To add luminosity to this sophisticated shade, apply subtle blonde touch-ups around your face and to the ends.
Feminine and elegant, this honey-brown hair color created by Jessica Aguilar will illuminate the hearts of those looking at you. Warmer tones of blonde give your locks a shiny, reflective finish, resulting in a bright and sophisticated hairstyle.
This honey-brown hair, made by Dougllas Dias from The Art Salon, features a beautiful gradient effect. Starting with a dark brown at the roots, it transitions seamlessly to golden blonde at the ends.
The style by Ricardo Alonso Moya is made specifically for women with dark brunette hair. Hand-painted highlights provide a seamless transition between shades, resulting in a blended and natural-looking color.
A soft golden balayage is a perfect solution for those wishing to add a touch of color to their curls. While boosting the brightness of natural spirals, Ethan King, a hair stylist specializing in curly hair, managed to maintain the health of the curls.
According to Christian Di Falco from Idola Saloon, this cut is designed to create a harmonious appearance. Golden toffee highlights further accentuate the beauty of this hairstyle, drawing attention to the facial features.
Rich honey tones can brighten up darker hair colors while remaining low maintenance. The trick is to do a smooth color transition with the balayage technique, as Yakup Karahan did here.
With subtle honey-blonde babylights, Salah Masri adds a burst of golden warmth to the hair, making it more textured and voluminous. Remember this trick if you have fine or thin strands.
If you want your locks to reflect beautifully in the sunlight, try this hairstyle created by Michelle, a balayage specialist from Craft Collective Salon. She calls it her fav combo for brunettes who want to go lighter with a touch of coolness, and you can ask your stylist the same.
The blend of warm honey tones creates a multidimensional effect, providing depth and richness to the overall hair color. Finalize the look with trendy latte makeup to accentuate your beautiful and bronze complexion.
Adding honey highlights to naturally brown hair is a fantastic way to achieve a lighter look without completely abandoning your dark roots. This coloring technique will allow your hair to grow out gracefully, minimizing the need for frequent salon visits.
This gradual shift in color adds depth and dimension to the hairstyle, creating a stunning and natural-looking blend. A perfect choice for those with medium fine locks.
This gorgeous hair color, crafted by the Hair Creators’ color team, is a result of a striking combination of warm golden hues and rich browns. While adding depth and dimension to your long hair, this hue can also complement your light or fair complexion.
When reaching a new hair color era, don’t forget to take good care of your strands to maintain a healthy and vibrant look, as in this brown-to-blonde balayage.
Money pieces can add a vibrant pop of color to your hair, focusing on the front sections to accentuate your facial features. Opt for natural-looking shades of caramel and light brown to create a soft yet dynamic framing effect, like in this textured lob by Hiro Ochi.
Looking for a way to enhance your natural spirals? Honey-brown tones paired with complementary highlights can enhance the beauty of your curly hair and provide a radiant and sophisticated appearance.
Farhana Premji is introducing her client to “the soft face frame era” with these delicious tones of cinnamon and honey that are predominant this season. The elegance of face framing highlights delivers a graceful transition and a touch of seasonal warmth to the chestnut hair color.
Bronze gold money pieces can beautifully accentuate certain features and add dimension to your brown hair. Complement your new color with beachy waves styled with a middle part, as Oguz did here, and enjoy your charming sun-kissed look.
A honey-blonde balayage adds light and dimension to this side-parted, medium cut, creating a glamorous and eye-catching hairstyle. We recommend using toning products to neutralize any unwanted brassiness and keep your honey highlights fresh and vibrant.
Here, Emre Ozmen, a London-based hair artist & stylist, strategically incorporates juicy caramel highlights throughout the whole hair length, significantly boosting its volume.
This mix of sun-kissed brown and golden bronze shades creates a beautiful and harmonious effect. To add depth and dimension, Madison Roulan, a co-owner of RULE ON Salon, went for fashionable loose waves.
If you’re considering a honey brown balayage, it’s always a good idea to consult with a professional colorist first. The hairstylist will find the shades to suit your preferences, complement your features, and boost your skin radiance.
This tasty caramel-ish shade is all you can dream of this year! You can style your short hair this way, embracing more texture with messy waves, or opt for a polished look inspired by the iconic Hailey Bieber’s preppy bob styling.
When exploring honey brown hairstyles, don’t forget to consider your skin undertone, personal style preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re comfortable with.
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