13 Hair Colors That Will Make You Want to Get Lowlights Right Now

By Tanya Ramirez
October 30, 2013

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Lowlights can be a bit of a mystery…what are they and how do I get them? Simply put, think of them as reverse highlights. Lowlights do the opposite of highlights and create depth and dimension to your hair. These accents are typically darker than your base color and can be used to contrast overly-highlighted hair, create multi-tonal looks or create a new shape via color blocking.
You can be as creative as you like! Create a soft effect lowlight by using shades within one to two levels of your base color. Create a high contrast lowlight with shades that are within three to four levels of your base color. Get creative and try a blend of the two for multi-tonal hair color. Take a cue from Mother Nature and choose a blend of warm and cool tones for a naturally balanced look. Too much warmth can cause your look to go brassy. By contrast, too much coolness and you risk looking drab and flat. Talk to your stylist about your color goals and take your look to the next level. Explore our lowlight options to help transition your hair color from season to season!

GOLDEN HUES

Summertime can brighten up your blonde more expected. Add fine streaks of honey blonde and sandy tones. They’ll not only provide beautiful dimension, but will make your existing blonde tones pop.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The natural golden tones of this blonde shade best suits a slightly pink/peach complexion. Naturally light, fine hair (level 9 and up) benefit most from level 7-8 lowlights.

Tip:

Try this simple low ponytail with a slight twist for a classy ‘do.

AUTUMN BLONDE

Transition your summer golden blonde with this ‘grown-out’ look by adding lowlights that match your base color. This is a great way to get a little taste of ombré without making a major change.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The warmth of this blonde best suits a slightly golden/peach complexion. Naturally light, fine hair (level 7 and up) can achieve this shade easily.

Tip:

Create long, beautiful waves using a large barrel iron (vertical position) and loosen them using your fingertips.

COOL HUE

Here, a cool, beige-y blonde gets a ‘root-y’ lowlight for extra contrast. This is a great alternative to highlighting mousy blonde hair.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The cool tone of this blonde best suits a slightly yellow/golden complexion. Naturally light, fine hair (level 7 and up) benefits from level 5-6 rich lowlights.

Tip:

Boost fine hair with a little backcombing and by adding full curls.

SANDY ‘BRONDE’

Medium golden brunette lowlights offer gentle contrast to light, golden blonde highlights. These shades boost fullness and add dimension to finely textured hair.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The cool gold tone of this ‘bronde’ (brown/blonde) best suits a slightly yellow/golden complexion. Medium light brown, fine hair (level 7 and up) benefits from level 5-6 lowlights.

Tip:

Create soft, loose waves to accent this hue by wrapping strands around a large barrel curling iron.

CHOCO-COPPER

Pair a statement cut with some color-blocking. Bright copper tones balance nicely with a rich, neutral chocolate hue to provide a lovely face frame.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The warmth of this shade balances a neutral/golden complexion. Medium brunette hair (level 5) works best with this look.

Tip:

A slick, geometric cut is a great way to showcase color-blocked hair.

AUBURN DELIGHT

Accent bright red hair with a deep berry red tone to bring new life to your hair. This is a great way to change up your look without changing your overall color scheme.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The richness of this red best suits a golden/peach complexion. Medium warm hair (level 6) is a great foundation for this hue.

Tip:

Slight, cascading waves give this rich dimensional red the illusion of a waterfall.

HINT OF BORDEAUX

Brunettes can have fun, too! Going darker doesn’t mean adding black streaks to your hair. Get inspired with rich hints of bordeaux that softly peek through to catch the light.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

This rich brunette hue works nicely with a pale yellow/peach complexion. Medium brown hair (level 5) works well with these shades.

Tip:

Keep the focus on you by only accenting the fringe and face frame.

RAVEN-ETTE

When darkness is what you crave, adding deep, cool brown or black lowlights offers a high contrast effect to warm brunette hair.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The warmth of this brunette tone suits a yellpw/peach complexion. Medium brunette hair (level 6) benefits from a blend of natural and cool toned hair.

Tip:

Keep styling simple with a sleek finish to really showcase the placement of this color blend.

CHUNKY LIGHTS

When you want a bit of everything, make a statement with a myriad to hues. In this look, chunky lowlights create bold contrast to lighter strands.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The coolness of this color blend works best with a golden/peach complexion. Medium brunette hair (level 5 and up) benefits from this multi-dimensional look.

Tip:

A playful half-up/half-down look is a perfect way to show off the interplay of these tones.

STRAWBERRY GLOW

Golden strawberry lowlights offer just the right touch of warmth to ultra-light, cool blonde hair. The contrast is soft and makes your eyes stand out.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The interplay of warm and cool blonde tones best suits a slightly pink/peach complexion. Naturally light, fine hair (level 7 and up) benefits from added warmth for a youthful glow.

Tip:

A gently tousled bun is a sweet style to balance these tones.

AUBURN POP

Bold, red accent lowlights make a serious fashion statement. Keep the placement minimal and around the face for maximum effect.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

This neutral red streak balances against warm blonde and best suits a yellow/peach complexion. Medium brown hair (level 6 and up) can work well for this bold look.

Tip:

A sleek chignon or low bun is a great look to show off the bold placement of these colors.

FALL FOLIAGE

Mimic the glorious fall shades created by Mother Nature. Get inspired by the changing fall foliage and natural elements to create a new look. This multi-tonal look features deep golden tones inter-mixed with bright copper and deep brown tones.

Best Skin Tone and Hair Type:

The complexity of these tones can suit a yellow/pink/peach complexion. Medium brown hair (Level 6) is a great base to create these shades.

Tip:

This cute hairstyle really showcases this creative hair color scheme!

Take a look around you and get inspired by the changing tones of the fall/winter color palette. Pick lowlights that best match your personality, whether subtle or bold, to create a hair color that is uniquely yours.

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