Ready to glow? These blonde highlights bring sun-kissed energy to every hair type all year long!
Whether you have brown, blonde, red, or black hair, there’s a perfect shade of blonde highlights to complement your base color. Go for always-trending balayage for a low-maintenance look or bold streaks for a more daring appearance.
Want even more dimension? Mix and match blonde highlights with lowlights for a head-turning hairstyle that pops from every angle.
The options are endless, but no need to stress. I’ve handpicked the best blonde highlight ideas, including their styles/vibes and ideal hair types for you to try!
1. Layered Light Blonde Hair With Lowlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Beachy 🌊 Sun-kissed ☀️
• IDEAL FOR: Adding volume and movement to straight or wavy hair.
Layered light blonde hair with lowlights delivers volume, texture, and that vibrant, sun-kissed glow everyone’s after (especially in the summer months). If you ask me, the perfect blend of brightness and depth creates a breathtaking multi-dimensional appearance.
2. Sunkissed Blonde Soft Waves
• STYLE / VIBE: Sun-kissed ☀️ Ethereal 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Light or brown base colors.
Soft, sun-kissed blonde waves create a radiant, flowy appearance that cannot go unnoticed. Pairing this style with dark roots will save you from frequent salon visits.
3. Blonde Highlights On Brown Hair
• STYLE / VIBE: Effortless ☀️ Sun-kissed ✨ Naturally glam 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Brunettes craving a low-maintenance look with added texture and depth.
Blonde highlights instantly enhance brown hair by creating a dimensional and textured appearance. It’s the hottest, most natural-looking low-maintenance summer color combination everyone craves.
4. Brown Curly Hair With Honey Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Bouncy 🌞 Sun-kissed ✨ Textured 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Curly hair craving volume and depth.
Blonde highlights have the power to make every curl pop and enhance the texture of natural curly hair. The result? Beautiful bouncy curls with sun-kissed appeal and plenty of dimension that make your curls appear thicker.
5. Choppy Long Bob With Beige Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Effortless ✨ Edgy 🌟 Sun-kissed ☀️
• IDEAL FOR: Brown base color, straight or wavy textures.
A choppy textured long bob with beige blonde highlights creates effortless vibes with a touch of edginess, thanks to the choppy ends. The beige blonde highlights beautifully illuminate brown hair, framing your face with a sun-kissed glow.
6. Brown Hair With Strawberry Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Warm ✨ Radiant ☀️ Bold 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Brown base color, warm undertones.
Brown hair with strawberry blonde highlights is the perfect summer refresh that works all year long. Unlike classic blonde highlights, strawberry blonde adds a warmer, more vibrant touch, making it look even more stunning when paired with lowlights for depth and dimension.
7. Long Brown Hair With Light Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Effortless 🌊 Sun-kissed ☀️
• IDEAL FOR: Brown base color, straight or wavy hair.
Long brown hair with light blonde highlights is the timeless sun-kissed look that never goes out of style. Whether it’s winter or summer, this radiant hairstyle adds a touch of sunshine to your mood, enhancing your effortless vibes year-round.
8. Red Hair With Golden Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Warm ✨ Radiant ✨ Effortless 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Copper, fiery red, or warm-toned base colors.
Golden blonde highlights add an illuminating, sun-kissed warmth to all red shades, from copper to cherry red. I like to call this golden blonde shade “liquid gold” because once applied, it magically transforms your hair into sunrays, radiating beauty and warmth.
9. Dirty Blonde Highlights On Black Hair
• STYLE / VIBE: Lived-in ✨ Effortless ✨ Dimensional 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Dark base colors.
Dirty blonde highlights create a gorgeous lived-in look on all dark base colors, even black. Pair them with caramel lowlights for a stunning, dimensional effect bound to turn heads and leave everyone complimenting your fabulous style.
10. Dirty Blonde Hair With Highlights And Lowlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Textured ✨ Voluminous ☀️ Sun-kissed 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Light to dark base colors.
Dirty blonde hair with highlights and lowlights is a stunning hair masterpiece full of texture, volume, and summery vibes. Mix honey blonde, platinum blonde, and ash blonde with light brown for a dimensional look that will steal the show!
11. Copper Red Bob With Honey Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Sassy 🔥 Warmth ✨
• IDEAL FOR: Medium to dark base colors.
A copper red bob with honey blonde highlights is a sassy, short hairstyle that radiates warmth. Tousled or soft waves add a lived-in vibe, thus enhancing your stunning highlights without overpowering them.
12. Dimensional Sunkissed Blonde Balayage
• STYLE / VIBE: Sun-kissed 🌞 Effortless ✨
• IDEAL FOR: Dark base colors looking for a natural blonde transformation.
A dimensional sun-kissed blonde balayage effortlessly steals the show and adds that natural, lived-in blonde look to dark base colors. Blonde money piece is a must for achieving that stunning face-framing effect.
13. Black Hair With Buttery Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Smooth 🌟 Radiant ✨
• IDEAL FOR: Dark base colors seeking a soft, glowing transformation.
Buttery blonde highlights illuminate black hair and instantly enhance its texture. Soft waves bring justice to this fabulous style. Agreed?
14. Blunt Bob With Light Blonde Highlights And Dark Roots
• STYLE / VIBE: Bold ✨ Chic 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Thin or fine hair needing volume and texture.
A blunt bob with light blonde highlights and dark roots is the perfect way to add texture and volume to thin, fine hair while maintaining a chic, effortless look. The contrast between the blonde and dark roots adds extra depth to your style.
15. Brown Hair With Blonde Highlights And Lowlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Effortless ✨ Radiant 🌊
• IDEAL FOR: Medium to dark brown hair seeking a sun-kissed, dimensional effect.
Aaand the award for the hottest multi-dimensional, natural-looking style goes to brown hair with blonde highlights and lowlights! It’s the perfect combo of beachy vibes, lived-in blonde appeal, and added depth that makes your hair look sun-kissed all year long.
16. Blonde And Brown Hair
• STYLE / VIBE: Effortless ✨ Supermodel-approved 💁♀️
• IDEAL FOR: Medium to dark brown hair looking for a seamless blonde blend.
Meet the blonde and brown hair that turns heads with minimal effort. Pair light platinum blonde tones with light brunette hues to achieve that bronde look worthy of supermodel hair. The result? A stunning, natural blend with just the right amount of brightness and depth.
17. Long Brown Hair With Blonde Streaks
• STYLE / VIBE: Bold ✨ Sun-kissed ☀️
• IDEAL FOR: Brown hair craving added depth and dimension.
Blonde streaks are thicker than classic highlights, creating a more dimensional appearance on brown tresses. Blonde money piece and streaks are the only two things you need this season for a head-turning summer style. Tested and approved by me.
18. Bright Blonde Hair With Face-Framing Layers
• STYLE / VIBE: Fun ✨ Effortless 🌟 Lively ✨
• IDEAL FOR: Medium to long hair, perfect for all face shapes.
Seriously, what’s the hype about face-framing layers? Just kidding; they’re the best thing since sliced bread! These layers beautifully frame your face and make your blonde highlights pop like never before.
19. Buttery Blonde Highlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Soft ✨ Creamy ✨ Effortless 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Light to medium brown or dark blonde hair in need of a warm, sun-kissed glow.
Hair that looks like melted butter? Yes, I’m in. If you want to achieve that flowy, soft, and slightly creamy appearance, buttery blonde highlights are your best bet.
20. Ash Blonde Highlights On Brown Hair
• STYLE / VIBE: Subtle ✨ Effortless 🌞 Sun-kissed 🌊
• IDEAL FOR: Dark base colors seeking a natural-looking blonde look and dimension.
If you’re looking for a subtle summery vibe with a dark base color, ash blonde highlights are the perfect choice. This style guarantees stunning dimension and a lived-in, natural blonde appeal that enhances your hair effortlessly.
21. Light Brown Hair With Blonde Highlights And Lowlights
• STYLE / VIBE: Radiant ✨ Effortless 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Light brown hair seeking depth and dimension.
What’s the best thing you can do for your light brown hair? Let me help you. You can pair beautiful blonde highlights in dark and light tones with brunette lowlights to bring out the best in your light brown tresses.
22. Platinum Blonde Highlights With Dark Roots
• STYLE / VIBE: Effortless ✨ Bold ✨ Low-maintenance 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Those who want a lived-in, blonde look without frequent upkeep.
Say yes to low-maintenance hairstyles like this one! Platinum blonde highlights with dark roots create a stunning contrast that instantly adds depth and enhances your hair’s texture. This look is perfect for both glam waves on special occasions and effortless soft waves for everyday wear.
23. Dimensional Vanilla Blonde Long Wavy Hair
• STYLE / VIBE: Sweet ✨ Multi-dimensional ✨ Effortless 🌊
• IDEAL FOR: Those with dark hair wanting to add warmth and depth to their tresses.
Pair vanilla blonde highlights with lowlights to create a multi-dimensional hairstyle on your dark hair. Of course, long waves are non-negotiable with this style because they complement your look flawlessly and irresistibly.
24. Platinum Blonde Highlighted Bob With Curtain Bangs
• STYLE / VIBE: Bold ✨ Chic 💫 Playful ✨
• IDEAL FOR: Those wanting a low-maintenance yet trendy look with a touch of elegance.
Platinum blonde highlighted bob with curtain bangs is your go-to style if you’re after a practical yet trendy short look that radiates effortless vibes. The soft curtain bangs frame your face beautifully, while the platinum blonde highlights add a pop of brightness and dimension.
25. Dimensional Blonde Balayage With Money Piece
• STYLE / VIBE: Radiant ✨ Illuminating 🌟
• IDEAL FOR: Adding depth and brightness to medium to dark hair colors.
Dimensional blonde balayage is incomplete without the money piece if you want to achieve an illuminating, face-framing effect. However, if you prefer simplicity, opting for a clean, dimensional look is also a stunning choice.
