20 Caramel Balayage Ideas to Inspire Your 2025 Hair Color

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but don't have time for all the upkeep that comes with you might want to try caramel balayage.The best of both worlds, caramel balayage instantly adds warmth and dimension to even the most plain and one-note hair colors.

Despite how chic and luxurious it appears, it's actually one of the and to color your hair. It's no wonder so many celebrities are known for wearing variations on the shade: , , , , , and more have all sported various takes on caramel balayage as of late.Not sure what we mean when we say caramel balayage? “Caramel balayage involves hand-painting warm, golden-brown highlights on darker hair for a sun-kissed effect,” , co-founder of , tells Glamour. “While it complements brunette tones, it adds dimension and warmth beyond a standard brown color.”More specifically, it blends tones of golden, honey, and toffee to add dimension and richness, says colorist , vice president of R+Color development. “While it’s often applied to dark blonde or brunette bases, caramel balayage is not the same as a solid brown or brunette color—it’s all about the subtle and dimensional sun-kissed contrast and depth it brings to the hair,” he says.Why caramel balayage?As for why you should consider caramel balayage over, say, a one-dimensional dark brown? “Adding pops of caramel to brown hair instantly elevates your look.

Caramel highlights add multi-dimensional tones, making hair look fuller and more textured,” says Kandasamy. "The warm undertones of caramel create a radiant, sun-kissed effect that flatters any season.

It’s very a flattering tone!"Kusero says that it also adds brightness and dimension without needing full-color changes, works well with natural hair texture—whether straight, wavy, or curly—and grows out gracefully,.