Why choose between blonde and brunette?
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Blonde or brunette?
That tends to be the ongoing question we ask ourselves time and time again when seated at the salon.
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Caramel hair colors range frombrondeand tortoiseshell to"money piece"highlights and varying shades of brown.
Furthermore, caramel-colored hair often catches the light in ways that add natural dimension and brighten every complexion.
“you might go one way or the other to achieve that perfect balance of lightness in the hair. "
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Maintenance Level:Low to medium.
It’s fresh, fun, and timeless.
Reddish Caramel
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For an even warmer take, follow Ashley Moore’s lead.
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The red undertones make her caramel waves vivid and unforgettable.
Caramel Curls
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Make your curls pop by adding caramel-hued highlights to your hair.
The bright shade will bring more life to your face and brighten your complexion.
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To make this shade pop even more, apply aglossing serumfrom mid-length to your tips.
Highlights, coupled with curly texture, lend dimension to this style.
This color was meant for her loose waves.
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It expertly weaves in highlighted tones to create a multidimensional effect perfect for Hollywood and beyond.
Caramel Balayage
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Halle Bailey’s brunette locs showcase the perfect caramel balayage.
It’s subtle but just enough to brighten her complexion.
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Caramel Mahogany
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Keke Palmer stuns with this caramel-meets-mahogany hair color.
It’s rich, vibrant, and head-turning.
“This is one of my most-requested looks in the salon,” says hair colorist George Papanikolas.
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Light brown roots seamlessly blend into caramel mids and endsand we can’t get enough.
Her caramel blonde balayage is undoubtedly one of the most requested looks for beachy hair.
It also grows out well and requires little maintenancejust saying.
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“It’s very flattering on fair skin and olive tones.
Keeping the highlights very delicate allows them to lighten past the warm tones.”
Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin spicehas infiltrated every aspect of our lives, including beauty.
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This look incorporates a blend of warm caramel and honey-blonde tones.
Pictured, Zendaya subtly gives the color a spin, and it stuns with her dark brown base.
Warm Honey
Ana de Armas positively glows with this light brown with honey accents created by Papanikolas.
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“These warm tones are a great complement to neutral and golden skin tones,” he explains.
Try creamy caramel ends and just a few subtle face-framing highlights for a look that’s low-maintenance but high-impact.
The overall look feels cooler but still finds warmth in tawny highlights throughout.
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Ash Ombre
Ciara looks stunning in this bold ash-caramel ombre.
Her cascading waves start with a richer chestnut root, then transition through balayage toash blondeon the ends.
Thechunky highlightshave us reminiscing about the early aughts.
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To get her glossy finish, invest in a shine spray.
Buttery Caramel Swirl
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Want an effortless look?
The addition of soft curls creates movement.
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Feel free to let your roots grow in with this low-maintenance look.
Cocoa Caramel
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This dark interpretation of caramel gets a dose of cocoa.
This is a popular color for fall but can be worn year-round.
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Sun-Kissed Brown
When Priyanka Chopra Jonas tried out caramel hair, she went for subtle highlights.
Case in point: Gina Rodriguez’s asymmetrical bob.
The thicker stripes brighten up her face while still creating a gradual ombre effect.
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Notice the glow on Tems' hair color?
It’s just the slightest bit of caramel.
Then consider opting for this golden hue of blonde caramel that practically gleams in the lightenough said.
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Not only does it look natural, but it also enhances her natural color.
They frame her face perfectly while adding dimension to her hair.
Caramel Braids
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Jordyn Woods brightens up her long braids with subtle strands of caramel.
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Notice how it gives her skin the most gorgeous sun-kissed glow?
To get her mussy finish, apply atexturizing spray.
Those with cool skin tones should consider an ash blonde or champagne blonde.
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One quick way to determine your skin tone is to look at your eyes.
If your hair is lighter and you want darker caramel lowlights, no bleaching is required.
If bleaching is required, you should go to a professional stylist for best results.
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It depends on what kind of look you’re going for.
Balayage is strategically hand-painted throughout your hair and will achieve subtle, natural-looking results.
Meanwhile, foil highlights will give you a more uniform look and will start closer to the scalp.
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