If you have dark hair and feel your color options are limited because you don’t want to go lighter, dark dimensional hair colors have exactly what you’re looking for: depth, movement and texture. Check out these looks for dark, glossy inspiration!
1. Chestnut Balayage
A balayage in your favorite shade of brown will refresh your dark hair without dramatic lightening. This gorgeous chestnut balayage is so natural-looking and understated.
2. Cherry Cola Ombre
Cherry cola is the shade of the season, and if you want to try it without completely moving away from your dark hair, try something like this beautiful ombre look.
3. Almond Brown Face Frame
Light brown or dark blond face-framing strands will brighten your features and add dimension to your dark locks.
4. Dark Dimensional Hair With Caramel Accents
Subtle dimension makes dark hair so stunning! These caramel highlights are delicately woven through, with a bit more intensity near the face.
5. Soft Brunette Balayage
Fine medium brown balayage adds depth to dark hair, making it look softer and less intense. If you like the effect but aren’t looking to perceptibly lighten your hair, choose a tone only 1-2 levels lighter than your base color.
6. Chocolate Brown Ribbons
These delicious chocolate ribbon highlights are placed from the roots to the ends to create a harmonious mix of tones that add incredible dimension to the hair.
7. High-Contrast Streaks
High-contrast streaks in warm tones like caramel or gold make dark hair look especially glossy and radiant.
8. Golden Brown Balayage
A soft balayage is a fantastic low-maintenance way to add subtle dimension to dark hair. It grows out beautifully, looking fresh for months.
9. Reddish-Brown Highlights
Deep red tones pair beautifully with dark hair. Reddish-brown highlights add depth and vibrancy, creating a multi-dimensional look.
10. Ash Brown Dimensional Hair
Everyone loves ashy blondes and brunettes, and you don’t need to feel left out of the trend because you love your dark hair—cool-toned highlights will give your hair a smoky, dimensional effect.
11. Wine Red Dimensional Hair
Rich, wine tones add a bold, dimensional edge to dark hair. When sunlight hits it, the color becomes truly mesmerizing and full of life.
12. Milk Chocolate Highlights
If you just want a little warmth in your hair, milk chocolate highlights add just the right amount of glow in the most sophisticated way.
13. Dark Dimensional Hair
Dark, dimensional hair looks especially gorgeous in waves and curls, making each movement pop with a rich, glossy shine.
14. Cinnamon Brown Balayage
Delicate brunette tones like this cinnamon balayage awaken movement in dark tresses, catching the light to create a high-shine look.
15. Caramel Highlights On Dark Hair
Brunette hair is already rich and sultry, but with deep caramel highlights that create a multi-layered effect it becomes extra luxurious.
16. Burgundy Dark Dimensional Hair
If you’re looking to keep depth but change the tone, dark burgundy is a stunning, glamorous choice that gives dark hair a mysterious and striking look.