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When it comes to your big day, your wedding day, the little details really do matter and one of the most important little details is going to be your nails. Although your hands or, to be more specific, your nails are probably the very last thing on your mind when you’re planning your big day, remember the photos that are likely to contain your hands… The ring shot, the signing of the book shot, the lovingly holding hands shot, the drinking champagne shot… Your nails are important.

So, to get things right, let’s start with these delights – 31 elegant wedding nail art designs for any kind of wedding:

1. Elegant Design for Long Nails

We’ll start with the basics, nudes are the easiest wedding day nails to have because they quite literally go with everything. It doesn’t matter whether your bridesmaids are wearing pink, blue or fluorescent orange, nude nails will always match.

Elegant Wedding Nail Design for Long Nails

Source: @riyathai87

If all nude is just a little too nude for you, these gem embellishments really add a special extra something. Not too much, not too little, just right…

And absolutely perfect for photos!

2. Cute Bride & Groom Design

You have a bride and groom on the cake so why not have a bride and groom on your nails? It just makes perfect sense to us!

This works because there’s just the one featured ‘groom’ nail on each hand. You could even just have the one – your ring finger – if you wanted to give it that little extra special meaning. It’s down to you… It is YOUR big day after all.

3. Gold Glitter French Tip

Remember when we said that nude nails were perfect? This is another reason why. If you want elegant wedding nails, nude nails make for the perfect base.

We have a lot of love for the gold detailing adding to the very tips of these nails, and those gem decals help to make the design pop for all the right reasons.

4. Heart Tips

Your wedding day is a day of love and we absolutely, positively love these heart-tipped nails. The look has been accentuated with those heart-shaped white tips, and the embellishment outline is a heart too.

Your wedding day is meant to be all about love and hearts so these elegant wedding nails are just perfect!

5. Nude French Tip Design

Moving on from the nude nail (again!), these have been jazzed up in another simple way. Instead of opting for heart-shaped tips, why not try these simple square tips? It’s a french manicure but with those decal additions, it’s a french manicure with a difference.

The simplest changes can often make the biggest difference and just by changing the shape of the nail, you could create an entirely different look.

6. Classic French Tip + Rhinestone Accent Nail

Why not opt for a classic white French tip on your wedding day? If it’s elegant wedding nail art designs you’re looking for, look no further. This look solves all your problems.

Nail extensions can be clumsy for those who aren’t used to them but these simple white tips work on even short nails. Just remember that you’ll need your hands for a few things on your wedding day, ring accepting and champagne-drinking just being two of them. If you don’t feel comfortable with long extensions, don’t have them. Do what you want. It’s your day.

7. French Tip + White Accent Nail with Pearls

Having a featured nail is very in-trend right now and we love these French tip with white accent nails with pearls. It’s a simple addition to just one nail but one that makes a big impact. Didn’t we tell you it was all about the little things? Well, this look proves it… Again.

Elegant Wedding Manicure Idea

Source: @manikurka

Although it all looks very intricate, you can actually buy nail embellishments already in that shape so all you need to do is peel off and stick on. Just make sure you use a decent glue and when you’re sure it’s all dry, add some more glue to the edges with a toothpick. Once dry again, give the entire nail a quick coat with clear nail polish/top coat to keep it in check and make the gems look super shiny for all those photos.

8. Wedding Toe Nail Design

Just because you don’t have your toes on show doesn’t mean they don’t deserve the wedding day treatment. Give your piggies a pamper and let your toenails get in on the getting-hitched action.

The look is simple French manicure but instead of a nude base, a pinkie one has been chosen to give the look a more pastel feel. It’s a softer look and although makes the nails more obvious, does so in a very subtle way.

9. Peach & Dark Gold Design

If you don’t want to go for nude nails, but you don’t really want to go for a bright one either, peach nails are perfect. Do you know what works well with peach? Gold, that’s what. Hence these beautiful elegant wedding nail art designs – peach and dark gold design.

You could go for just the one feature nail, or have them all done slightly differently. It’s up to you, we can’t decide which ones we prefer. We love those featured nails with embellishments. Which one is your favorite?

10. Pink Heart Design

This is a very clever way of using a nail design called negative space. It’s basically using the nude, unpainted base of the nail as the feature design. Painted around a template rather than using a stencil, if that makes sense?

The other nail is not negative space but instead has been painted a shiny silver to accentuate that bling. Perfect ring finger nails if you ask us.

11. Ombre Wedding Nails

Ombre hair is very big right now and ombre nails are just as in-trend. If you want elegant wedding nail art designs with a slightly more modern twist, these are the kind you should look at.

Ombre Wedding Nail Design

Source: @kstudiofin

The beautiful fade is barely noticeable but is striking and simple all at the same time. What’s not to love about them? They would even work with multiple tip-shapes too… Pointed, square, coffin, and even you could even do this for short wedding nails too.

12. Sparkly Manicure

Forget the one feature nail, let’s bling them all up. You only get married once, right?

You could add as many embellishments as you liked to these nails and they’d still look beautiful. That pinky-nude base just works perfectly too.

13. Simple Natural Wedding Nails

These are essentially engagement ring nails and we love them. We also happen to think they are perfect if you’re looking for elegant wedding nail art designs too.

Nice and simple, the base of the nail has been left unpainted with the exception of a quick slick of clear gloss or varnish. Nail foils can be used to create the ‘band’ of the engagement ring, and gem embellishments can be used to create the diamond. They’re actually pretty simple and would work on both long or short nails. You could have these as the base of your white tips with longer, French manicure nails too.

14. Nail Design Idea for a Winter Wedding

It’s a great day for a white wedding… And if you’re having a white wedding for more reasons than one, why not get the snow in on the action?

White is often one of the greatest choices for wedding nails because the color represents perfection, innocent and ‘wholeness’. It’s much the same reasoning behind the white dress too.

15. Nude Base + Silver Glitter Nails

If gems and bling aren’t your thing, glitter is most definitely the way forward. When done in a way like this, it doesn’t look tacky or over the top but more shimmering and splendid instead.

Silver Glitter Wedding Nail Design

Source: @imvelynail

Glitter tips are a great choice and provide you with a simple way to enhance plain or nude nails to make them more suitable for a more elegant affair.

16. ‘I Love You’ Accent Nail

Because why not? It’s a day of announcing your love to your partner and it’s not like he won’t be paying special attention to that finger a little later on. Why not give him something to smile about as he slips that ring over your finger. It’ll make him smile at the very least.

I Love You Wedding Nail Design

Source: orangeseptember.com

On a day where it’s easy to get carried away with the social-gathering-ness of it all, remember to love each other, if only for a few moments. Pay attention to the little things because it’ll all be over in a blur and there’s a good chance you won’t remember most of it.

17. White & Silver Glitter Nail Design

Everything looks better on a white nail bed. Minor details are enhanced against the white tips and when it comes to elegant wedding nail art designs, white is a very obvious choice and for very good reason too.

There’s the replica engagement ring that we spoke about before, and the look has been brought together brilliantly with a pop of glitter just as we suggested. You want your nails to sparkle as much as your ring and this is definitely the way to do it.

18. French Tip with a Pop of Gold

If your wedding is more gold than silver, this is a great way to incorporate a teeny-tiny bit into your nails. Just at the end of the nail tips, before the nude nail bed, there’s a very thin line of gold and it just helps to make the look pop.

French Tip Wedding Nails with a Pop of Gold

Source: @a_akiko

These rounded nails are a really classic, romantic shape. Perfect if you’re looking for elegant wedding day nail designs.

19. Bride and Groom Toe Nail Design

We told you it was important to take care of your toes when looking at elegant wedding nail art designs, and if you’ve got a beachy wedding planned, or shoes where your toes will be on display, why not make a feature out of them? Your wedding is made up of all the little things. We’ve already established the little things are important.

We love the nail just next to the featured bride and groom – initials are a really great way to wedding-up your toenails. There’s only a really space available so anything more complicated is going to get a little trickier.

20. French Tip + Sparkly Rhinestones

It’s a day for diamonds so why wouldn’t you have diamonds on your nails? Okay, so unless you’re Kim Kardashian you probably can’t afford actual diamonds on your nails but nail decals and embellishments like these work just as well.

If anyone asks, just tell them they’re the real deal. It’s your wedding day and you can lie if you want to!

21. ‘I Do’ Accent Nail

What better way to say ‘I Do’ to the love of your life than by saying it on your nails too? It’s just another quick and simple way of jazzing up a simple nude style, perfect for elegant wedding nail art designs.

If you can’t do this freehand, don’t be afraid to ‘trace’ your design first with a pencil and go over it with your black nail pen. You could even make the writing stand out even further by adding a pop of silver glitter.

22. Pedicure Idea for a Summer Wedding

We’re back at it again with the toes and we have so much love for his summer wedding-ready pedicure idea.

Skinny French Wedding Pedicure Design

Source: @manikurka

Keep things nice and simple with the French pedicure, or add a few rhinestones to really make them stand out. Wedding or not, we’re totally copying these toenails designs this summer.

23. White Nail Design

We’re told never to mix silver and gold together but this white nail design shows you that sometimes, breaking the rules is not only fun, but it works too.

Keep things as simple as you’d like, or as bold and shiny as you dare. Add one rhinestone, a hundred, designs… Just remember everything looks better with that white backdrop.

24. French Tip with a Pop of Glitter

Playing around with glitter can be frightening because just the smallest amount too much can make the entire look appear tacky and cheap.

We think this is exactly the right amount of glitter, just a hint beneath that white tips. For simple, understated and elegant, these designs are perfection.

25. Glamorous Rhinestone Design

When it’s your wedding dat you can get away with being a bit ‘blingier’ than you’d otherwise be. Go nuts with the rhinestones and add more than you’d normally dare.

Glamorous Rhinestone Wedding Nails

Source: @riyathai87

As you can see here, when cleverly placed, not all rhinestone wedding nail designs are tacky.

26. Wedding Design Idea for Short Nails

Just because you have short nails doesn’t mean you get to neglect them. Pay attention to your short nails with this elegant white based look.

Wedding Nail Design for Short Nails

Source: @ina__life

It’s negative space, pink and white, elegant and brilliant all at the same time. A winning combo if you ask us.

27. Simple Pink Nails

A pastel pink should be your fallback elegant wedding design. We know not everyone appreciates a good nude nail.

Simple Pink Wedding Nails

Source: @alya_nails

Think French manicure but with more of a pastel pop and you’re on the right track.

28. Subtle Glitter Nails

Rounded nails are always considered the more traditional option so when it comes to your big day, go for a softer edge if you’re used to a straighter, sharper tip.

If this is a little too rounded for you, go for squoval – it’s square but oval.

29. Rhinestone Accent Nail

You could customise these elegant wedding nails to make them more personal to you and your big day. You could add a slick of coloured glitter to match your nails to your big day.

You could also play around with different coloured rhinestones too.

30. White Half Moon Design

White nails are quite difficult to wear without making them either look cheap or totally overdone. We love the white half moon design on these… Simple yet refreshingly modern all at the same time.

It’s just like starting your white tips much further down the nail.

31. Neutral French Mani + ‘I Do Accent’ Nail

Taking things back to natural again and if you want simple and pretty elegant wedding nail art designs, this one must come out top. The tiniest hint of a white tip, a rhinestone here and there, and that beautiful ‘I do’.

Its got everything you could need from wedding nails!

We hope these beautiful designs have given you plenty of inspiration for your wedding day nails. Just remember, elegant wedding nail art designs are best off started with a nude or pastel pink base so start from there and get creative!

Originating from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, these 21 pinup styles are so hot right now, you’ll kick yourself for not trying them sooner. Some of them are simpler than they actually look and all of them are completely achievable with a little bit of practice. Without any further ado, let’s present to you…

The 21 Pin Up Hairstyles That Are Hot Right Now: 

1. Glamorous Wavy Style

Everyone thinks you need curling irons to recreate many of the pinup looks you see but the reality is… You don’t. You can easily achieve some of these looks, especially this glamorous wavy style, with the help of some smart blow-drying, your hair straighteners and some hair grips.

If you’re shaping your hair rather than curling your hair, your hair straighteners will help to create the flick or curl as long as you flick it out as you pull it down your hair. Once achieved, hold the curls in place with grips until they’ve set and you’re basically ready to go.

2. Pin Up Curls

If you’re going to use curling tongs, make sure you brush the curls out to achieve this beautiful pin up curls look. This is just an original, curly look but touseled and released so rather than being curls, they’re waves instead.

The side parting helps to make things super glam here. In fact, the side parting is a great way to add instant glam to any hairstyle. Just a clever little trick for you to remember!

3. Cute Updo with a Scarf

Whatever the weather, a scarf is a great idea. If your hair won’t go right, cover it with a scarf. If your hair needs washing but you can’t be bothered / don’t have the time, cover it with a scarf. Need a look that will accessories and colour-match your outfit completely, cover your hair with a scarf…

Pin Up Updo with a Scarf

Source: @jennii_doll

Every self-respecting pinup girl knows that her look just isn’t complete without the right accessories. So get accessorising!

4. Tight Curls & Short Bangs Hairstyle

Tight curls are quite scary for some, especially with short hair and bangs but somehow, this orange / redheaded look just works perfectly… Don’t you think?

It’s almost Gatsby-inspired but not quite. It is however, super cute, super simple and works really well with the right length of bang. Not everyone can achieve this super short look but if you can, be bold with it! Rock it!

5. Victory Rolls Updo

Victory rolls are the very essence of the pinup style so you better learn how to do these and fast! There’s a trick to it you see…

Vintage Victory Rolls Updo

Source: @retro_jojo

You’ll want to start with one day post-washed hair. If you have cleaned and conditioned hair, it’ll be too ‘fluffy’ and light unless you use loads of hairspray and back-combing (which isn’t great for your hair by the way). Grab your sections from the front half of your head and pin the rest out the way or hold it back with a ponytail. Split in half and you have the two chunks you’ll be transforming.

Using a little light back-combing along the way if you need to, and spraying some hairspray along the way will help, guide the hair so that it starts to curl around, using your fingers to help guide the strands in place. When in position, hold with bobby pins, and if you have blonde hair, use blonde pins to ensure they’re not too visible. Black pins look very obvious sometimes and can spoil the look. Spray with hairspray, pin the remainder of the hair up, and add a scarf for a real pinup touch.

6. Retro Bridal Hairstyle

This look is another one great for one day post-washed hair, and with this look you can actually get away with it being a little on the greasy side too.

If you had curls the night before, don’t waste them the morning after. Brush them out with a large paddle brush, using gel or hairspray as you go, and coax into this wavy style. Curling the front is super easy with your hair straighteners, simply flicking the hair under as you go, and once again, gel will help keep that front-facing wave in place.

7. Modern Bettie Page Look

Short bangs aren’t an easy look. Baby bangs are high maintenance, need to be kept regularly in-check, and don’t work well with all face types. However, if you have the time and dedication necessary for this look, and your eyebrows are ‘on fleek’, this is a great one to go for.

If you have a round face, this is brave one to go for as the blunt and straight bangs can often make shortness and fullness to be much more accentuated. Oval faces can find blunt bangs very flattering when done in the right way (although keeping it a bit longer is often more advisable than wearing them super-short).

8. The Bombshell Hairstyle

It’s a classic pinup, bombshell hairstyle and one that we can’t help but fall in love with. Heated rollers will be your best friend if you want an easier way to coax your hair into a look like this. You don’t always need to rely on curling tongs and hair straighteners to achieve the look.

A light volume-infusing mousse can help to add oomph and protection before using a blow dryer, and using a large, round brush whilst drying can also help. Drying your hair upside down will also help to add volume at the roots.

9. Victory Rolls Half Updo

Here’s a little tip for you if you want to keep your victory rolls in check when trying this stunning look, make sure you’re using them the right way!

The wavy side should be the side that faces your head, not the straight side like so many of us do. Also, before you use your bobby pins, spread them out over a piece of kitchen paper and give them a light spritz with some hairspray. This will help them to stay right where you want them to!

10. Bumper (Faux) Bangs

If you’ve ever tried a victory roll, this is basically the same but rather than curling it over the side to get that spiral look, you simply roll under to create these bumper (faux) bangs.

Bumper Bangs Pin Up Hairstyle

Source: @_heartwork_

These bangs are a great idea if you’re not brave enough to have your own cut in, plus they are a classic 50’s pin up style which is what makes them so great. Using the longer lengths of your hair, simply backcomb and curl, affixing into place with some grips and a quick burst of hairspray. Obviously the headscarf just helps to complete the look.

11. Elegant Updo

This is a beautiful and elegant updo for any pinup babe and is actually super simple to do. It’s a victory roll but with less height, more spiral, and a little less perfection.

For those days you don’t have time to do anything else, the rest of your hair can be tied up, pinned up, twisted into a chignon, covered with a scarf, or whatever you like. With the front piece of your hair, simply backcomb a little, add a quick spurt of hairspray, curl into a miniature victory roll and secure in place with your bobby pins. Once you’ve done it three or four times, it actually becomes incredibly easy, much like most things in life.

12. Faux Bob Style

Faking a bob when you have long hair is actually really simple once you know how, and as you can see, the pinup look just works perfectly with it.

Heated rollers will help give you some volume at the roots to start with, and you should definitely use some volume-adding mousse before drying too. Creating that side parting first, separate a section at the front which you will then wave into place, framing your face, later on.

The trick to faking that bun-look is to tuck the hair under, using the volume as a smoke-screen to hide the length. Tuck it under, pin it up and go over it with a baby brush to clean away any loose ends and you have a look that is beautiful, bold and terribly pinup!

13. Bun, Faux Bangs + Scarf

No pinup girl would be complete without her headscarf and the even better news is that the headscarf can be used to cover a multitude of sins too!

These faux-bangs are easily recreated by tucking the hair under and back on itself to look like bangs, and the fold-under is covered by the headscarf so no one even knows the difference. It’s a great idea for when you don’t have time to wash your hair, but it’s too greasy to leave down. Pinup girls are smart girls!

14. Sexy Pin Up Look

Red is such a great color and when it comes to pinups, you can’t forget about that original redheaded pinup – Jessica Rabbit. It’s a bold and brave color to go for but if you want to be a pinup girl, why not jump right in and try something bold and new?

Make sure you have good condition hair before you opt for a look this colourful otherwise the color won’t hold at all. You should also be aware that this look is a very high maintenance one. If you miss a hair appointment, it will soon look orange and sometimes, not a good orange.

15. Curly Pin Up Look

If you have fluffy, frizzy curls, don’t cover them up or straighten them out. Embrace them instead with this stunning curly pin up look! If you can’t beat them, join them, as they say.

Gel or wax will help you get that super-sleek, straightness you see at the top of the head but at the bottom, let your curly hair do their thing, add plenty of mousse to get them good and fluffy. Embrace the fluff!

16. Victory Rolls Updo

Why have just one victory roll when you can have plenty! You can create so many different styles once you’ve combatted that quintessential pinup staple.

Pin Up Victory Rolls Updo

Source: @dotdotvee

Having a mirror behind you, showing your reflection to the mirror in front of you, is the only way you cam make this look possible by yourself. Trust us, we’ve tried. If you haven’t got a friend to give you a hand, you’ll find this look a struggle to start with. Eventually you’ll get the hang of it but learning to do things in reverse can make things a little trickier.

17. Pompadour Hairstyle

The ‘quiff’ or pompadour hairstyle is another great one for those days where you don’t have the time or energy to really style your hair. With some backcombing, hairspray, tousling and a few bobby pins, you too could create this great pinup style.

You can make this ‘pouf’ as big or as small as you like. Using the entire front section of your hair, backcombing (whilst smoothing out the front), simply lift back and pouf, holding the base in place with your pins. On a windy day, you’ll need a tad more hairspray. There’s a little snippet of must-know info.

18. Modern Pin Up Curls

Why not modernise these beautiful pinup styles? These modern pin up curls are a classic way of showing you how easy and versatile this pinup look can be.

Modern Pin Up Curls Style

Source: @jennii_doll

Just add that face-framing curl of hair to your original curls, and sweep over to one side so that it falls elegantly over one shoulder and what do you have? A hairstyle that only kitten-flick eyeliner will match!

19. Pin Up Updo

The roll-under you can see here is easy to fake with both long hair and short hair, and gives you a way to rock your hair in the warmer months without worrying about a boring old pony tail.

Curly Pin Up Updo Style

Source: tumblr.com

Use your curling irons to coax the hair into that rolled-under shape and then secure with hair grips along the length, pushing them in so you can’t see them. Again, apply plenty of hairspray to keep the look in place, and add a quick burst of hot air from your hairdryer, followed by a burst of cool air, to set the look to last the entire day.

20. Curls + Victory Roll Style

The victory roll is something that will take a bit of practice but the good news is that there are plenty of tutorials for you to follow on YouTube.

Plenty of back-combing will help you to recreate this sassy look. That and plenty of kirby grips. The simple curls at the ends are easy enough to recreate with either your straightening irons or a curling tong, but that victory roll will take a few minutes of extra work. It really is a matter of rolling the hair, but keeping it to stay where you want it to will often be the hardest challenge. May we suggest plenty of hairspray?

21. Cute Pin Up Hairstyle

The ultimate curvy pin-up girl, Tess Holliday, shows us how to accessorize the right way in this cute pin up hairstyle. Curls and flicks aside, those large floral hair accessories are perfect for adding to a side-swept style to make something brand new out of it.

Mix and match your accessories to your outfit, or go for something different altogether. If there’s one thing these gorgeous pin up babes know, it’s how to accessorize!

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So there you have them, the cutest and best pin up hairstyles you need to know about. Now what are you waiting for? The warmer weather is coming – the perfect time for these adorable looks.

Watercolor tattoos are a relatively new concept and in theory, they’ve only actually been popular for the last five years or so. Despite their relatively new design, they are certainly a versatile tattoo design and as you can see from what we are about to show you, there’s more than a few ways that you can customise existing tattoo ideas to come up with a beautiful blended paint-work design.

Check out the 51 watercolor tattoo ideas for women:

1. Peter Pan Rib Tattoo

Bring out your inner child with this beautiful Peter Pan rib tattoo. This is quite a painful area to have tattooed according to those who have sat these ink sessions. The final result though? Simple beautiful! Definitely on the watercolor tattoo ideas lust-list.

2. World Map Back Tattoo

If you’re a keen traveller, what better way to show off your passion than with this world map watercolor tattoo?

3. Origami Tattoo

Origami Watercolor Tattoo

Source: @kozubskaola

Flying bird tattoos are said to mean the lust for exploring new things, new places, new adventures. A sense of freedom and flying shows a need for constant change, someone who can’t be rooted to just one spot.

4. Moon Thigh Tattoo

The stages of the moon seem to show the different stages of life. It’s always beautiful but always different, changing every day based on whatever happens around it. Life is inconsistent. This moon thigh watercolor tattoo is beautiful.

5. Pink Flowers

For something subtle and feminine, these pink flowers are beautiful ink-addition. You could add to these over the years, creating a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

6. Watercolor Feather Tattoo

Colorful Feather Watercolor Tattoo

Source: @piorko.o

The concept of freedom is most association with feather tattoos, much like the flying and freedom with birds. Feather tattoos can also represent one of the elements – air. Air is full of open space and birds are free to move about pretty much as they like.

7. Life of a Tree Tattoo

Watercolor Tree Tattoo

Source: @graffittoo

A tree changes throughout its life, much like people do. This ever-changing tree is a beautiful representation of that.

8. Watercolor Nebula Tattoo

Watercolor Galaxy Tattoo for Women

Source: @inkyoursoul

Anyone who loves their space-stuff will love this beautiful nebula tattoo. If deep, dark and bold colors are your thing, this is a sure fire winner.

9. Blue Cherry Blossom

That national flower of Japan, the cherry blossom, is given a bit of a makeover here, blue rather than the traditional pink.

10. Believe in Love Tattoo

Do you believe in love? We do with this beautiful watercolor tattoo. Perhaps a great one for couple’s to have? Do we sense a matching tattoo?

11. Disney Wrist Tattoo

Any Disney lover will love this Disney themed Mickey and Minnie mouse watercolor tattoo. Stunningly simple – all the best things.

12. Abstract Watercolor Tattoo

Abstract tattoos give you the freedom to go a little crazier with your ideas and we love this swirling, birded wonder.

13. Brush Strokes Rib Tattoo

If you have a keen passion in art and design, this brush strokes rib tattoo is genius. You could have those colors replaced with any that mean something to you too. Perhaps your favourite color and also the the favorites of your children too? A great one that can be added to over the years.

14. Disney Little Mermaid Tattoo

Who wouldn’t want to be part of our world when you can have a great tattoo like this one. We think it’s mermaid-tastic.

15. Small Elephant Wrist Tattoo

Small Elephant Wrist Watercolor Tattoo

Source: @graffittoo

Symbolising peace, power and strength, this wrist elephant tattoo is not only discreet, but easily customisable too.

16. Watercolor Music Tattoo

Watercolor Music Tattoo for Women

Source: @tattoojune

Music soothes the soul and why not show that off with this stunning reddish-purple design?

17. Watercolor Heart

The pink could represent you and the blue could represent him. We love this little watercolor heart.

18. Origami Boat on Water

Origami Boat on Water Watercolor Tattoo

Source: @rodrigotas

Ships and nautical themed tattoos are all the rage these days but we love the modern look of this origami ship. A smooth sea did not a skilled sailor make…

19. Cute Panda Tattoo

Symbolic to the Asian culture, this panda tattoo is simply adorable and also a symbol of serenity and peace.

20. Wrist Tree Tattoo

This humble wrist tree tattoo could be a sign of something long-lasting and resilient.

21. Watercolor Flower Tattoo

Flowers are a great way to play around with watercolor effects and as you can see from this beautiful blue floral design, you can really make the colors pop!

22. Blue Feather on Back

Combining a dark colour like the black you can see here with the watercolor shades of blue and also white is a great way of making your stand out from the crowd.

23. Music Wrist Tattoo

If you have a simple, old, black and white tattoo and are thinking of giving it a revamp, why not look at adding watercolor features just like this simple musical tattoo?

24. Paper Cranes + Splash of Color

Origami and watercolor go hand in hand together and is a great way of adding new twist to the bird theme if you’re not looking for something traditional.

25. Small Heart Finger Tattoo

Small, discreet and totally adorable, why to show your love for someone with a beautiful blue watercolor heart?

26. Colibri Bird Tattoo

Many people think of watercolor tattooing as being unstructured but as you can see here, it can be as much or as little structured as you like! This hummingbird is stunning and those colors are breathtakingly beautiful.

27. World Map Wrist Tattoo

If travel is your passion, why not start with an empty map and add your watercolor effects to the countries you’ve travelled? A great way to have a tattoo with plenty of meaning AND memories!

28. Flamingo Arm Tattoo

It’s not the most popular of bird tattoos but the flamingo is said to represent something eye-catching, bold and beautiful, and we can’t forget that these beautiful birds are very social animals too. Perhaps symbolising a social person?

29. Love is Hard Work

If you had the word ‘love’ written while you were in a state of love, but that love has since disappeared, add to your tattoo in the best possible way with the words “is hard work”. It’s true. Love IS hard work!

30. Cute Elephant Family

Do you have a strong family you’re proud of and can believe in? Why not represent them with this cute elephant family watercolor tattoo? You cold have each person pick their favorite color for a more personal approach too.

31. Chemical Thigh Tattoo (Serotonin)

Serotonin plays a very important part in your body, regulating things like mood, hunger, memory, sexual desire and more. Everyone needs more serotonin in their life and why not remind yourself of that with this clever chemistry-themed tattoo?

32. Watercolor Swallow Foot Tattoo

Did you know that the swallow tattoo was initially to represent a sailor proud of all their adventures and experiences? Well, once upon a time it was although these days, it has become a very popular (and ever-changing) tattoo.

33. Small & Colorful Origami Tattoo

A tattoo doesn’t need to be big in order to be beautiful. If this is your first tattoo, why not consider starting with something small?

34. Watercolor Flower Tattoo

Watercolor Flower Wrist Tattoo

Source: @javiwolfink

This beautiful pop of color is definitely one reason why watercolor tattoo ideas are such a great idea!

35. Watercolor Geometry Tattoo

Just like origami, these geometrical design works perfectly with the watercolor designs. It’s like structure with unstructured, yin to yang, day and night, black and white…

36. Splash of Color Arm Tattoo

Splash of Color Arm Tattoo

Source: reddit.com

Has your kid painted a masterpiece at school? Perhaps you’re proud of that first ever painting you pinned on the fridge? Have it made into a beautiful water color design. It’s abstract so it could be anything you want! (Or your kid’s imagination allows!)

37. Watercolor Heart

Clever, simple and fun, just three words you can use to describe this painter-themed watercolor tattoo.

38. Cool Watercolor Tattoo

Watercolor Woman Face Tattoo

Source: collegecandy.com

It’s almost an illusion and we can’t help but marvel at the cleverness of this tattoo. It’s a watercolor face with butterflies done in such a way, you can’t help but look twice.

39. Cute Watercolor Bird Tattoo

It’s cute, simple and adorable. The love hearts add an especially delightful touch to this watercolor bird.

40. Beautiful Tree Tattoo

The thing you need to remember with watercolor tattoos is that when they fade (which they will over time), the lines will become less defined, and there’s already a lack of definition. There’s some upkeep necessary to keep these looking as great as they do – creams and the odd touch-up, for example.

41. Bird Back Tattoo

It could be a family of birds or it could be the transformation of just one bird. We don’t know and we don’t care. It’s beautiful and could easily reflect both.

42. Perfect Tattoo For Music Lovers

You could use the colors of your favorite album cover right now. You could even add the notes of your favorite song. The possibilities are endless.

43. Feather & Birds Tattoo

Feather Birds Watercolor Tattoo

Source: @javiwolfink

Why pick between birds and feathers when you can have both? We love this beautiful design, a shining example of freedom and spirituality.

44. Little Girl Watercolor Tattoo

It’s a slightly different take on that Banksy art-classic, who doesn’t love this beautiful watercolor image of a little girl with her balloon? Perhaps a symbol of someone letting go something from their past?

45. Watercolor Cat Tattoo

Watercolor Cat Back Tattoo

Source: @kozubskaola

Join the millions of #crazycatpeople on the internet with this amazing cat silhouette, make up of an amazing mix of darker watercolor shades.

46. Harry Potter Watercolor Tattoo

If you’re a big Harry Potter fan, this amazing and well-designed watercolor tattoo is definitely a winning combination!

47. Poppy Flower Tattoo

A symbol of remembrance, this poppy watercolor tattoo is not only pretty to look at, but holds a wealth of meaning too.

48. Elephant Watercolor Tattoo

Watercolor tattoos are a relatively new concept, only being around for the last five or six years or so, but despite that, they are growing more and more in popularity and as you can see, even something as simple as an animal can instantly be ‘jazzed-up’ with that clever pop of color.

49. Cool Origami Paper Crane Tattoo

A sign of prosperity and hope, the origami crane tattoo is one becoming increasingly popular. In fact, if there’s something you can make out of origami paper, you can make it into origami tattoo art too.

50. Small & Cute Owl Tattoo

Owls have become a fashion statement of late and if you’re planning on getting one, you should know that they are a sign for wisdom, education and experience. Just like a wise old owl!

51. Watercolor Cat Tattoo

And if birds weren’t your thing, you could have your cat immortalised on your skin with this clever watercolor design. In fact, you could do with this any animal you like. Now there’s that portrait of the beloved family dog?

So what do you think? Do these watercolor tattoo design ideas hit the spot for you? Have you been inspired to come up with your own unique and imaginative ideas? We hope we’ve given you some ink-inspiration but we’d love to see what you come up with too! Give us a shout on social media and let us know what you’ve created.

The balayage style is a hairstyle loved and adored by many because of its easy, versatile and low-maintenance nature. It allows for easier growing out of color as well as giving your hair a break when it’s frazzled from over-treating, styling and dying.

Known for creating a beautiful, natural finish when done the right way, the trendy blonde balayage looks you are about to see are classic examples of how easy, simple and elegant the look can be. If you’re thinking of giving this a shot, you should read this… and see these trendy blonde balayage looks we’ve found!

1. Dark Roots + Bright Ends

If you fancy the thought of blonde hair but don’t really fancy the upkeep of it all, blonde balayage looks are the perfect looks for you. Why? Because the regrowth is easy and the maintenance low. We can’t express enough how easy this look is to wear and with the darker color on the top, you can leave your roots to grow a little longer than you normally would, stretching out the time between sessions with your brilliant but very expensive hair stylist. (We love them for their magic on our hair but we wish they came cheaper!) 

Blonde Balayage Hair Look

Source: @a_kool

2. Soft Blonde Balayage

If you’re usually a platinum blonde, try switching things up by going for more neutral shades, using toner to de-brass the look. Blonde balayage looks are designed to be subtle and discreet, that’s why people love the style so much. We love the way this look incorporates our favorite shades of bright and ashy blondes together in one simple, elegant blend.

3. Beige Blonde

Going for an ash blonde rather than an icy-cool one is an easier transition to make if you’re brand new to the realms of blonde hair. You’ll only find out if blondes do have more fun by actually becoming one, but you need to get the right shade to avoid looking too bottle-blonde. You should be aiming for soft and natural rather than bold and trashy, and even the boldest of blonde tones have been blended properly.

4. Blonde Balayage Highlights for Brunettes

Blondes and browns work really well together especially when they are cleverly fused in this balayage style. Adding blonde highlights to brown hair (or brown lowlights to blonde hair), you’re adding a new dimension to the look which can actually help your hair look thicker!

Blonde Balayage Highlights for Brunettes

Source: @hairerik

5. Blonde Balayage Lob

There are a million and one ways you could dress this look up or style this design down, and just by changing from a straight finish to a curly one will have the biggest of impacts. In fact, curls are the best way to wear a balayage style because it allows the flow of blended tones and shades to come together, showing off every aspect of your new color-job. Here’s another great tip for you as well – if you’re attempting one of these blonde balayage looks for yourself at home and you find your blending hasn’t blending so well, well placed and spaced curls can cover a multitude of sins!

6. Natural Looking Blonde Balayage

These waves are perfect for the days when you feel completely uninspired when you wake up in the morning. You can achieve these loose curls easily with the help of your hair straighteners, flicking them out as you pull the heat down to gentle shape it. You can add as many or as few curls as you like and as we’ve recently discovered, you don’t need to do this in layers either. Just grab ends and get twirling – it really is as simple as that.

Natural Looking Blonde Balayage

Source: @guy_tang

7. Honey Blonde Balayage for Brunettes

If you have thin or fine hair, adding layers to the ends irrespective of length can instantly add more depth, making it look as if your hair is thicker than it is. We love the way the layers have been infused with the different shades of brown and ash blonde here to create a subtle, natural finish and one that would be easy to wear straight or curly / wavy.

Honey Blonde Balayage for Brunettes

Source: @off7thsalon

8. Low Maintenance Blonde Balayage Highlights

If you love your balayage hair but fancy something a bit more glamorous for an evening or nighttime occasion, nothing works better than these beautiful elegant waves. These are perfectly achieved with the help of some heated rollers and as the hair loosens throughout the evening, will result in loose waves that you could even get away with wearing the morning after the night before.

Low Maintenance Blonde Balayage Highlights

Source: @hairbyliz__

9. Blonde Balayage Highlights for Dark Brown Hair

If you’re going blonde for the first time and haven’t already figured out that it’s a pretty high maintenance color, trendy blonde balayage looks, just like this one, are spot on. You would never know if that darker shading at the top is a natural brown root showing through or cleverly coloured that way. That’s the best thing about it – it doesn’t matter if you spend an extra couple of weeks before you get back to your hairstylist.

10. Sun Kissed Highlights

Adding layers helps to show off every range of your new color job and when you have shades as beautiful as the blonde balayage tones you can see here, why wouldn’t you want to show them off? The aim of the game is to have the blonde shading hitting the places the sun would naturally hit. Think sun-kissed and you have about the right idea. Again, flick those layers out with the use of your straighteners (or even a clever blow dry) and you have a quick and simple look that’s perfect for any occasion, dressed up or down.

11. Ice Blonde Balayage

Everyone has gone from their deeper, darker brunette shades to lighter, blonder tones for the spring and summer 2019 season. Khloe Kardashian was recently seen sporting this beautiful blonde bombshell look. If you want to go for blonde for the first time and you have naturally blonde hair, we would highly recommend that you discuss the matter with a professional hair stylist first as there will be many things you’ll need to take into account. Things like your skin tone and eye color are important when making hair color decisions.

Ice Blonde Balayage Long Bob

Source: @mck_manes

12. Dark Roots, Honey Blonde Ends

Nothing works better with these blonde balayage looks than a boho twist, and with the summer coming right up, there hasn’t been a better time to try and experiment for yourself. You can achieve these beachy boho waves easily by mixing some sea salt with water in a spray bottle. Simply spritz and crunch for an easy daytime look that you can easily carry right on through to night too.

13. Perfect Colourmelt.

If you want blunt, go blunt, there’s nothing to stop you. We love this look and the careful, perfect blending that went into it. If you want super-straight hair though, and super sleek like you can see here, you must be prepared to go to a stylist. This is a look that doesn’t allow for any mistakes.

Brown and Blonde Hair Colourmelt

Source: @riley579

14. High Contrast Blonde Balayage

Who said you couldn’t have light and dark together? This high-contrast blonde balayage look is not only beautifully breath-taking, it’s actually very subtly done. You can barely make out the line between the color changes and this is the look you want to achieve especially if you want a high quality balayage look.

15. Sandy Blonde Balayage

Many stylists wouldn’t recommend lightening or bleaching your hair at home especially if it’s your first time, and there’s plenty of reason for that. There are many things that can go wrong and just remember – this is your hair. You’ll need to live with whatever happens. If you’re wanting one of these blonde balayage looks for the first time and you want to get it right, do yourself a favor and just see a professional who you’ve done your research on. If you’re being told it’s not a great time to try and lighten your hair, there’s a probably a good reason for it.

16. Silver Blonde

Blonde balayage looks are great for those who want to go blonde for the first time, but not too blonde. As you can see here, there is the perfect amount of light and dark, giving you the perfect balance of the two. If it’s your first time, something discreet and subtle like this is definitely the way forward. There’s still enough dark at the roots but plenty of light around the bulk of your hair. You could even go for a lesser stream of highlights and blending for a more toned down look.

Silver Blonde Balayage Hair Color

Source: @romeufelipe

17. Ice Blonde Highlights

Of course if you want to go all-out, why not? We love these ice blonde highlights, another of the blonde balayage looks you simply must try for 2019. Although the brown has been left relatively neutral and close to the model’s natural hair color, the rest of the look has been given a beautiful frosting of that icy blonde hue, combining the two with varying shades between the two. It’s a bold look and one that will take some maintenance, but it will get you noticed for all the right reasons.

Ice Blonde Balayage Highlights

Source: @habitsalon

18. Golden Blonde Balayage

Making a drastic color change is not something you should do lightly and if you are going to go through with a dark to light transformation, be aware that you will need to give the heated styling tools a miss for a while. If you’re bleaching your hair, you’re damaging your hair and more heat, such as hair straighteners, will provide further damage. Do yourself and your hair a favor and let your natural wave shine through.

19. Blonde Balayage Ombre

Is your hair in healthy shape already? If it’s not, you may find that you have problems getting the colors to do everything you want them to do. If you have darker hair and you want to go blonde, your hair must be in good condition before you start any lightening treatments. If it’s not, a whole bunch of things could go wrong. It is always advisable to do a deep conditioning treatment on your hair around 48 hours before your appointment at the hair salon. This gives you the best protection against the heating, lightening and heavy treatment it is about to undergo.

20. Blended Blonde Balayage

For fine and thin hair, your blonde balayage looks should incorporate plenty of shades of light and dark. Why? Well, those multi-tone shades help to add more depth to the hair. If it were all one color or tone, it would have no depth. Think of it like shading – adding a 3d effect. When you mix highlights and shading in this way to add depth, and then mix it with curls and bouncy waves, your hair will instantly look revitalised and thicker. It’s a trick all the celebrities use!

21. Warm Blonde Balayage

You can have a blonde balayage look without changing too much of your own natural hair color which is one reason it’s great for that growing-out stage of your hair cycle. Why not have the underlying colour of your own natural color and have a few handpainted blonde balayage highlights thrown in over the top? That’s the thing about this look – it’s so versatile, you can mix and match it up anyway you like. You can even blend just two shades or even multiple shades. The choice is completely yours.

22. Sandy to Bright Blonde Balayage Ombre

Before you decide to go with a bold and bright colour such as this bright blonde balayage, you will want to make sure you’ve had a good trim beforehand to get rid of any dead weight at the ends. By going for the chop beforehand, you’re not dying any dead hair which means the color will go just as you want it too. In the long run too, with the lightening work you’re doing to it, it’ll be much better for it. We know you want beautiful long locks but in order to get there, sometimes you just need to take a few inches off.

23. Caramel and Blonde Balayage Highlights

This look is a perfect balayage example. As you can see from the blonde threading through, it’s not all over in layers but more delicately placed than that. Both random and deliberate all in one. We’ve mentioned the sun-kissed thing before but this look really expresses that much clearer. If you want to go lighter but without giving your hair as much of a hard time, keep the really lighter blondes for as close to the ends just as you can see here. There is still a natural blend and gradient of color with that beautiful bright blonde pop, but it’s not all over, therefore it’s not causing as much damage.

24. Bronde Balayage

Another hair trend that’s guaranteed to take 2019 by storm is the bronde look – a combination of brown and blonde. Jennifer Lopez has recently rocked it, Kim Murray, Cara Delavingne, and more. It’s not blonde and it’s not brunette, but somewhere in the middle and this is what has made it so popular. Technically you’re getting the best of both worlds for those times you really can’t make your mind up.

25. Dirty Blonde Roots Going Into Baby Blonde Ends

If you want to keep your beautiful new blonde balayage looks in check, know what maintenance and upkeep is required. This will mean a good chat with your hair stylist who will advise you on a few things to keep you looking at your best. Your beautiful golden blonde look wont’ stay golden for long unless you learn how to keep it looking fresh and just a few of the tips you’ll need to make note of include not washing your hair every day, using plastic rather than metal brushes when styling and brushing your hair, making sure you use a good quality conditioner and keep it protected from the powerful rays of the sun, avoid your hair straighteners, curling tongs and the heated styling tools as much as you can, and always have time for a good leave-in treatment such as hot oil.

26. Golden Honey Blonde

If you have shorter hair and want to make the most of your blonde balayage looks, try adding a few more heavier blonder highlights around the front of your face so they frame them beautifully? It’s a great way of testing the waters with blonde hair, seeing if it works with your skin tone and eye color, before diving in deep and going all-over blonde.

27. Dark Brown Roots + Honey Blonde Highlights

When changing your hair color quite dramatically such as going from darker browns and blacks to much lighter colors, ensure you are realistic about the results. It might not be possible for you to achieve the lighter look you want in one sitting, and it may take you a couple of visits to get the desired effect. Trying to get it all done in one go will normally result in bad condition hair and this can cause breakage which is beyond repairable. If this happens, you can say goodbye to any further color jobs or maintenance you require and you may even need to cut your hair short.

28. Beige Blonde Balayage Ombre

We love this distressed and faded beige blonde balayage ombre, not quite as structured or perfect as some of the other looks we’ve seen but still a beautiful way to wear your hair nevertheless. There are more coppery-brown hues in the middle within this blonde balayage style, giving it a more natural look, and you can get a great sense for how easy it is to keep the essence of your natural tones and color.

29. Perfect Summer Look

Curls work perfectly with these blonde balayage looks but you can wear it straight too as this stunning design shows. The ombre – balayage design is still there with a beautiful brown to light blonde fade. It shows that you can wear straight hair well with this look, and also short hair. This lob is fabulous and perfect for spring. It’s quite a choppy look but still has those gentle layers at the end, plus it follows that slightly longer style to make it all the more flattering.

30. Ashy Blonde Balayage

These spiralled ringlets are absolutely beautiful and are easy to recreate with your hair straighteners if you don’t have your curling tongs to hand. It doesn’t take long if you separate the hair into two pigtail-style sections, curling random pieces of each individually. Once you let the look down again, lightly tousle out the curls with your hands and go over a couple of sections to get a few loose, higher-starting ringlets just like you can see here. The curls don’t all need to be the same size or shape and in fact, the odd ringlets and spirals just add to the 3D look with those dimension-adding highlights.

Ashy Blonde Balayage Highlights

Source: @xostylistxo

31. Subtle, Platinum Blonde Balayage

Caramel shades are perfect for the up and coming spring months, a look that’s not too harsh or bleach-necessary on the hair but one that still looks cool and stylish. You don’t need to go completely platinum blonde when you opt for your new color choice. There are plenty of shades and hides to pick from, from all color spectrums too. You could use this beautiful caramel shading to incorporate strawberry blonde or gingery tones.

32. Blonde Balayage for Brunettes

Next, we have a beautiful blonde idea for the brunette ladies. The hair is very dark brown with added blonde balayage. We love the warm blonde shade used because it is stylish and it compliments the natural brown color perfectly. Balayage like this will give your hair a lift and it will be perfect for the summer as your hair will look sun-kissed.

33. Beachy Balayage

Love the beachy hairstyles? Then this next hair idea could be perfect for you. Here we have very long brunette hair with blonde balayage. There are different shades of blonde used, one is a soft blonde and the other is very bright and more platinum. The hair is styled with waves which really gives it that beachy summery look. Hair like this will suit everyone. Try this multi tone look or try different blonde shades of your choice.

34. Balayage with a Vintage Vibe

If you love hairstyles with a vintage vibe, then you need to check out this next idea. The hair is very long and features multi tone blonde balayage. It is a light and bright look and it will look stunning on everyone. We love the cut too, it reminds us of Farrah Fawcett’s famous haircut but this is more of a modern version.

35. Icy Balayage

Our next idea is icy and stylish. Here we have a gorgeous hairstyle that is dark at the root and then the hair blends into a stunning icy blonde shade. Balayage like this is bold and statement making. It is perfect for the ladies who have been fed up with their hair and want to try something trendy and new. Icy blonde will suit everyone.

36. Bright and Stylish Hair Idea

The next hair idea we have to show you is glam and elegant. For this look the hair is colored with two blonde shades. One is a light and warm blonde and platinum blonde balayage has been added too. The two blonde colors compliment each other perfectly and the curled hairstyle is gorgeous too. This is a beautiful balayage look and it is great for the ladies who want to brighten up their dull hair.

37. Summery Blonde Balayage

The summer is just around the corner so it is the perfect time to try a new hair color. You could try stunning blonde balayage like this. The hair is dark at the root and the hair blends into a gorgeous golden blonde color. We love the golden blonde because it is warm and stylish. The color would be perfect for the summer and the wavy style is too. So, give them both a try for a trendy summery look.

38. Trendy Blonde Balayage Bob

If your hair is looking dull and drab, then you could try a stylish color and cut like this. The hair is cut into a bob and the length sits just above the shoulders. Light blonde color has been added to the hair too. The blonde brightens up the hair and gives it a lift and the cut will give the hair some life back too. Hair like this perfect for those who want a complete hair makeover.

39. Glam Blonde Highlights

Next, we have another glam balayage look. The hair is very dark at the root and then it blends into a stunning, soft blonde color. We love the color because it is so chic and even though the color change does make a statement, it is quite subtle too. Blonde balayage like this is easy to wear and will suit everyone. The elegant loose curls are a must-have too.

40. Platinum Blonde Hair Color Idea

Looking for a new hairstyle that will make you stand out from the crowd? If so, this could be perfect for you. Here we have brown hair with very bright platinum blonde balayage. The color is stunning and bold. It will suit long hair like this or you could try the platinum balayage on a bob for a modern and trendy hairstyle.

41. Caramel Blonde Balayage

If the cool blonde colors are not for you, then you could try a warmer shade like this. For this look, the hair is brown with added caramel blonde balayage. The caramel blonde looks stunning with the dark brown color. It is a great idea for the ladies who want to try blonde for the first time because it is not as bold as the lighter shades. If you don’t like the blonde, it will easily grow out too.

42. Blonde Balayage Highlights

Next, we have a subtler balayage idea. For this look, the hair gradually changes color into a beautiful and soft blonde shade. The blonde color is so chic and it suits the brown hair perfectly. Blonde like this is versatile and will suit all hair colors from black to red. The hairstyle is gorgeous too, so try them both for a stylish new look.

43. Warm Blonde and Caramel Hair

If you have blonde hair already, then this balayage idea is perfect for you. For this look, the hair is dark and then it changes into a warm blonde shade. Even though the hair featured looks brown, we think this gorgeous golden blonde will look amazing with darker blonde colors like honey. This is a stunning hair idea and it will glam up your look and take your hair from drab to fab.

44. Brown to Light Blonde Hair

The next hair idea we have to show you is light and trendy. Here we have a beautiful blonde hairstyle and the colors used change from soft blonde to a platinum blonde shade. The color change is stunning and it will suit any root color. You can recreate the look or try the balayage on shorter hair too.

45. Brunette to Light Blonde Lob Hairstyle

Our next hair idea is gorgeous. For this look, the hair starts brown and then changes to a stylish blonde color. Balayage like this is perfect for the trendy ladies who want their hair to make a statement. You can try an icy blonde color like featured or choose a slightly warmer shade. Either way, your hair will look stunning.

46. Sandy Blonde Balayage Idea

Give your hair a trendy makeover with blonde balayage like this. The hair blends from a brown shade into dark blonde and then into a beautiful light blonde color. We love this balayage as it is so chic and stylish. A color combination like this will suit everyone and it will transform your hair. You could try blonde balayage like this with any root color.

47. Unique Blonde Hair

If you want natural looking blonde hair then try similar balayage to this. As you can see, the root color is very dark but then the hair blends into a stunning golden blonde. Different blonde shades have been used which gives the hair a more natural appearance. It is a bright and summery look that will look gorgeous on anyone.

48. Stunning Bob with Light Highlights

Love the bob hairstyles? If so, you need to check out this next hair idea. Here we have a short bob with very light blonde balayage. We love the cut and the color because the two look super stylish together. A hairstyle like this is perfect for those who want a trendy hair transformation.

Stunning Bob Hairstyle with Blonde Highlights

Source: @romeufelipe

49. Honey Blonde Highlights for Brunettes

Another beautiful blonde shade you could try is honey blonde. This next idea shows how to wear the blonde color in style. The natural hair color is dark brown with added honey blonde balayage. We love the dark blonde and the brown root color as it is stunning combination. Hair like this is perfect for the summer, the blonde will make your hair look sun-kissed.

50. Simple and Stylish Blonde Hair

If you just want stylish hair that is simple and easy to wear, then this could be just what you are looking for. The balayage uses different blonde shades and all of them are light and bright. Blonde balayage like this will give your hair new life and it will give it a lift. It is chic look that will suit everyone. You could recreate a similar look with warmer blonde colors too.

51. Chic Balayage

Next, we have a chic blonde balayage look to show you. The hair is brown at the root and then it blends into a dark blonde shade and then into a soft light blonde. It is a gorgeous balayage idea and it will look amazing on anyone. Recreate the multi tone blonde or you can try just one of the blonde shades.

With the balayage look coming into season in a big way for spring and summer 2019, it’s definitely time for you to be jumping on the bandwagon and with these #hairinspiration blonde balayage hairstyle ideas, as you can see, there’s something for everyone. Happy balayage’ing!

Upon first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking these were just cornrows but before you carry on you should know these are not just new cornrow styles, these are goddess braid hairstyles. Those are something different…

Consider to be one of those go-to styles, easy to live with, low-maintenance, etc., it’s a great design to pick when you’re trying to give hair that’s been over-treated or chemically treated, a break for a while.

Let’s take a look:

1. Goddess Braids Chignon Hairstyle

What makes them different from cornrows? Well, these goddess braid hairstyles are completed with larger braids, more pronounced than their counterparts. They generally lie on top of the scalp and usually with a center-parting, heading towards the back and nape of the neck in a halo-style. You can add to that innocent nature but doing yours like this one, the goddess braids chignon hairstyle, by twisting the braids together into a low bun and pinning into place. You could even consider wrapping a scarf around your bun for an extra accessory.

2. Four Goddess Braids Style

Four? Why four? Why not is the question you should be asking. We love this four goddess braids style and we think you might just love it a little too. Make sure your lines are neat and sharp and you’ll have a great time with this fun look. You can either leave the braids left loose down the back or design them up into a twist or bun design for those days you can’t be bothered to rock it down. The choice is down to you, these goddess braids are so versatile!

3. Elegant Updo

For those occasions when only the very best will do, this elegant updo is a great design and if you wanted to bling it up a little more, you could even consider adding hair cuts to random strands with beautiful light reflecting metals and gems. If you’re going to rock these goddess braid hairstyles, make sure you have great conditioned hair to start with. This will pull the hair quite tight and if it is already damaged, you may find that it leaks to further breakage and hair that just won’t do as you say.

Goddess Braids Elegant Updo

Source: @mzpritea

4. Purple and Blue Style

When you have a rocking ‘do like this fabulous blue-haired beauty, you have every right to show it off and what better way to accentuate your style than with a brand new pop of color? You don’t need to go for blue of course, there are plenty of options to choose from, but there’s something about this purple, blue and black combo that makes us go a little weak at the knees. Boldly blue – we love it!

5. Goddess Fishtail Braid Updo

A fishtail braid works a little differently from a normal braid but in this goddess braid hairstyle, it looks pretty fabulous don’t you think? A fishtail braid uses four strands as opposed to three, and you alternative strands between both sides in order to get that braid-lined effect. It’s a bit tricky for a first-timer but after a couple of go’s (and a few YouTube tutorials), it didn’t take us long to pick up this new and funky braid technique.

6. Three Goddess Braids

We’ve seen four goddess braid hairstyles so it makes sense to show you a similar look but this time, with three braids instead. One braid, two braids, four, fifteen, it doesn’t matter. Pick a number and ask your hairstylist to go with it. You’re in control and there’s no right or wrong when it comes to beautiful hair styles like these.

7. Braided to the Back

These braids have a number of different names associated with them from goddess braids hairstyles to halo crown, milk maid, goddess crown braids, and more. If you want a look like this that will stay in place for a while, you’re better off doing it on two-day old hair where the hair isn’t too oily or greasy but at the same time, not too dry, soft or fluffy like it can be when it’s just washed.

8. Cute & Simple Design

Before you go for a stunning (but tight) look like this, make sure you undergo deep conditioning treatments for at least two weeks to ensure your hair is in good enough condition to withstand the tension and pressure about to be placed on it. The last thing you are going to want is further damage and breakage to your hair and although the look is considered low-maintenance and versatile, it still can cause some harm.

Cute Goddess Braid Design

Source: @mzpritea

9. Caramel Brown Goddess Braids

We showed you purple and blue and if they weren’t quite to your tastes, why not look at these goddess braid hairstyles with beautiful blends or caramel brown running through them. The contrast in color between light and dark here works very well and it helps to add more depth to a one-dimensional look. Everything about goddess braids screams with texture so it makes sense to add more with a pop of color too.

10. Curved Style

Ladylike and almost Greek-goddess in nature, what’s not to love about this curved style, another of the great goddess braids hairstyles that are simple, easy and versatile to wear both day to day and night to night. When you ensure your hair is moisturised and strong prior to having your cornrows or braids put in with a style this like, your new hairstyle will last longer and you’ll be less likely to suffer with that frizziness you can often find with afro hair in braids.

11. Two Toned Goddess Braids

A look that screams fierce both up and down, there’s something about this two-toned goddess braids look that we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! There’s so many shades of blonde and almost silver in the lighter shades here, and when those bright hues are twisted into those goddess braids, every element of the color shines through. Plus – gold hair, gold jewelry, it all matches and we all love that!

12. Braided Chignon

The good news about afro hair is that it doesn’t need washing quite as regularly as other hair but that’s not to say you can braid it and leave it – there is still some maintenance to be undergone. If you wash more regularly than every week or two, you may find that your hair starts to lose its moisture so before having these goddess braid hairstyles put in, ensure that you give your hair a good break first.

13. Red Braids

If you thought the blue and purple looked great, and you fell in love with the dirty blonde goddess braids, you’re going to have a fit when you see this look – stunning, beautiful, sexy red braids. It’s like Jessica Rabbit got fierce and you know she’d love these red goddess braids if she ever sat down with a decent stylist. What do you think – would you rock red braids? We love them but what about you?

14. High Bun

Although considered to be ‘protective styling’ in the sense that the hairstyles themselves help to protect your hair (as long as you do), there is some work necessary to ensure you don’t cause any damage when you switch between looks or have your braids taken out. When you first brush or style your hair after your braids have been taken out, don’t worry too much. Generally you’ll lose about 200 strands of hair per day so when you count that up over the weeks you’ve had your hair in your newest cool design, you can expect a lot of ‘shedding’.

15. Edges on Fleek!

If you’re going to go sharp, you might as well go full sharp and while you’re there, what about you fall in love with those curly tendrils on the side like we have. There are always those baby strands that don’t do as their told so why not make a little feature out of them? It looks great here!

Goddess Braids for Black Women

Source: @jada_s

16. Goddess Braids into a High Ponytail

A high pony is always in style and you can still achieve that high look with goddess braids if you have them done the right way. Ask your stylist to wind your beautiful new goddess braids around so you can flick them back into a high pony. Secure everything with a band, and even dress it up with a scarf or flower, and you have a look that’s perfect for the up and coming summer heat and humidity.

Goddess Braids into a High Ponytail

Source: @mzpritea

17. Pop of Purple

When you think of playing around with color, you often think of something bright, bold and bolshy but as you can see from these goddess braid hairstyles, playing with color doesn’t need to mean quite that. This pop of purple is barely-there but still adds a little something new to the look. The colors will be more noticeable the more you twist and braid your hair so it’s down to you how obvious or noticeable you want it to be.

18. Two Goddess Braids Style

There are a number of home remedies out there you can use to rehydrate and repositories dry and damaged as well as over-styled hair. Before you look at goddess braids hairstyles for black women, why not look at what castor oil or coconut oil can do for your hair. Even for just a few minutes when used in a nourishing hair mask, these ingredients could boost the strength of your hair and even improve the skin on your scalp too.

Two Goddess Braids Style

Source: @jada_s

19. Inward Goddess Braids

Rather than looking at creating your goddess braids so that they run from the front of your head to the back, why not twirl them around instead, creating this inward goddess braid look that’s definitely different, unique and beautiful? There’s no end to the ways you can twirl those braids around, and you can even use it to work in your advantage, playing up the parts of your head/face you like and hiding up those you don’t!

Inward Goddess Braids Style

Source: @mzpritea

20. Five Goddess Plaits

Goddess braids hairstyles are good for both long and short styles and to achieve the look, there are a number of tutorial online you could follow. The easiest way to complete this stunning braid style is to deep part and then crown part your hair when it was washed a couple of days ago, before braiding and criss-crossing the braids around. It’s given the name halo crown for a reason! Make yours into a halo, regardless of how many plaits you like!

Five Goddess Plaits

Source: @mzpritea

21. Teyonah Parris’s Goddess Braids

When looking at protecting styling solutions such as these goddess braids hairstyles, there are a few tricks you can use to keep your hair in good condition and in turn, keep your look looking fresher for longer. When braiding your hair, make sure that you are as gentle as possible around the edges, nape and center. You want the look to be tight but at the same time, you don’t want to lose hair as a result of traction alopecia which can happen with too much tightening of the skin – with repeated braiding and cornrowing.

22. Simple and Easy Look

This is a look you could easily recreate at home and if you’re no good at braiding, you could also get a friend to lend a hand… or two. Separating the hair into three sections, simple braid until you get to the bottom and then tie all three of the braids together to keep it back, or leave them loose if you want a sassier style. It’s easy, takes just a few minutes once you get the hang of it, and will hold tight all day if you secure it in place.

Simple Goddess Braids Look

Source: @jada_s

23. Black & Red Goddess Braids

We absolutely love these black and red goddess braids to the point where we cannot get enough of them. Bold and bright they definitely are, and although this isn’t a look for someone who wants to shy away, it’s definitely one to be respected. You would normally see much darker reds on goddess braids hairstyles like this, but the bright pop of the bolshy rouge is enough to have us falling in lust. Maybe a special Valentine’s Day treat?

Black and Red Goddess Braids

Source: @mzpritea

24. Goddess Braids on Natural Hair

If you don’t have extensions and are blessed enough with gorgeous long locks yourself, you can have goddess braids too and actually, this kind of protective styling, when done properly, can keep your hair in great condition. Lots of conditioner, lots of vitamins, all the right foods and plenty of water for hydration is how you achieve natural goddess braids like this one. You need to put in the hard work if you want long hair ladies! Trust us…

25. Stylish Protective Style

Just because you’re ‘protecting’ doesn’t mean it can’t look great and we love this stylish look, a classic example of how you can maintain a great braided look and great conditioned hair at the same time. There’s not a flicker of frizziness and the hair is glossing and lustrous. There’s only one way to get this look – plenty of taking care of your hair and lots of oil to keep it in check too.

Stylish Protective Style

Source: @mzpritea

26. Cool Goddess Braid Design

Try to avoid playing with your goddess braid hairstyles too much as this will lead to instant frizziness, especially with the oil on your hands when it gets hotter. Too much brushing is just as bad so where possible, just leave your look to do its own thing. By all means keep it in check with a comb and your oil, but too much playing around with it will achieve quite the opposite of what you want.

Cool Goddess Braid Design

Source: @jada_s

27. Three Chunky Braids Design

A comb with a long handle is the best way to achieve these picture-perfect lines. Simple drag the tail through your hair where you want the partings and separations and the hair should naturally divide if you’ve brushed and conditioned it beforehand. Whether you want a zig-zag parting, a straight parting or a curved parting like this one, it only works when the lines are clean so make sure you get a couple of practice shots in before you get started.

Three Chunky French Braids

Source: @mzpritea

28. Braided Low Bun

We love this low braided bun look, sophisticated, classy and elegant as well as smart, easy and cute. By twisting the bun around itself like this, it looks as if the bun has been cleverly woven in rather than just twirled around. Use grips to keep it all in place and you have the cutest, simplest look you could ask for.

Goddess Braids Low Bun Updo

Source: @mzpritea

29. Braided Top Knot

For those days when a low bun won’t do, a braided top knot is the solution to all your hair dilemmas. In fact, when your hair is getting to the end of its life and you’re in dire need of an appointment with your busy hairstylist, this is the go-to look for sure. It keeps everything away from the face, keeps things clean, and stops things from getting even more mussed up and frizzy. Plus it takes just a few minutes once those braids are already in check.

30. Five Braids into a Bun

The more braids the merrier we say, so what do you think about thus ‘five braids into a bun’ look? For when you don’t want huge, thick braids, use more, smaller ones. You get the same look but with a bit more of a design, and you aren’t stuck with the huge braids you didn’t want to begin with.

31. Two Goddess Plaits Style

Two plaits reminds us so much of our childhood so if you want a spring and summer hair ‘do that’ll be nostalgic for all the right reasons, you should check out this two goddess plait style, perfect for all that running around looking cute you fancy doing. Just remember to accessorise well with a pair of fabulous earrings, and keep your look in check with plenty of conditioner and oil.

32. Boho, Blonde Goddess Box Braids

Give your hair a summery, boho look with braids like these. The hair has been braided with multi tones of light and warm blonde. There are also curls at the end and some pretty accessories added too. This will be an amazing braided look for the summer and it will look super cool at other events like festivals, too.

Boho, Blonde Goddess Box Braids

Source: @didorich

33. Red Goddess Box Braids

Next, we have a bright and bold hair idea to show you. Here we have braids and curls in a beautiful, vibrant red tone. This red color is stunning and will stylishly transform your hair. You can try a similar red shade with a similar style or use the red on any braids of your choice.

34. Half-Up, Half-Down Braids

Looking for a trendy and cute way to style your braids? Then check out this next look. This hairstyle features gorgeous braids and curls where half have been tied up and the other half left loose. It is a pretty hairstyle that will suit anyone. You can have a hairstyle like this with any braids.

35. Long Goddess Locs

Our next idea features goddess locs with curly ends. Goddess locs are stunning and will give you a glam look every day. We love the added curls on the ends as it just gives the locs a stylish finishing touch. This is a beautiful hairstyle that will suit everyone. We love it!

Long Goddess Locs with Curly Ends

Source: @boobabe1202

36. Trendy 4 Goddess Braids

Next, we have edgy and trendy braids. The hair has been separated to create multiple braids resulting in a super cool look. You can recreate this hairstyle or try similar braids that are thinner so there are more of them. A funky color would look awesome too.

37. Crochet Goddess Locs

If you love the locs with curls, then you need to check out this hair idea. Here we have long locs with curly ends. The locs have been finished off with beautiful accessories. You can see that by adding accessories you get a stylish and unique look. Add beads, cuffs and more to make your hair stand out from the rest.

Crochet Goddess Locs 

Source: @_ammamama_

38. 4 Thick Goddess Braids + Thin Braids

Another way that you can make your hair look unique is by adding different thicknesses. This hairstyle is a great example. The hair has been braided into four thick braids and three thinner ones. This combo is super stylish. You can try this idea or come up with your own pattern and design.

39. Beautiful Goddess Locs with Curls

Our next idea is another loc look. For this idea the are beautiful locs surrounding by gorgeous curls. We love this one because the curls have been added to the ends but there is also curly hair around the locs, too. It is a pretty hair idea that will glam up your look every day!

40. Triangle Goddess Box Braids

Next, we have an accessorized braid idea. The hair has been put into very long braids and has been finished off beads and cords. It is a gorgeous braided hairstyle and will give everyone hair envy. Try and recreate the look or choose different beads and accessories to express your personal style.

41. Glam Goddess Braids

Want a glam hairstyle? Then this is for you. Here we have box braids that have been styled into a side part and finished off with accessories. It is a fierce style that demands attention. There are also some dark red braids which look gorgeous! You can try and recreate this look with or without the red braids, try to keep the accessories though.

42.  Purple Goddess Braids

Brighten up your look and be bold with braids like these! These goddess braids are a pretty and light purple shade. There is also added curly hair and accessories too. This is such a funky and fun look. It would be the perfect choice for someone who is bored with their hair and wants a change. Try purple like this one or opt for lighter or darker purple.

Purple Goddess Braids

Source: @glambymerry

43. Stylish Locs with Curly Brown Ends

Next, we have a pretty loc hairstyle. The locs are long and feature beautiful curls on the ends. It is a simple and easy to wear style that will keep you looking chic for any occasion. A hairstyle like this looks effortlessly stunning and will suit everyone.

44. Red Goddess Box Braids

Love the red braided looks? Then this hair idea is for you. Here we have beautiful red braids with curled ends. This red is a little darker and more toned down than the one we featured earlier but as you can see, it looks gorgeous. Red will suit anyone with any braids and any braid length.

Red Goddess Box Braids

Source: @qthebraider

45. Long Goddess Faux Locs

An easy way to glam up your hair is by styling it on the side. This next idea features locs and curls that have been swept to one side. As you can see, this gives the hair a stylish and beautiful look. You can style any long braids and locs this way.

46. Crochet Goddess Box Braids

Next, we have an elegant braided look to show you. The braids have a side part and each braid is neat and sleek. There is also long curly hair, too. This is a glam hairstyle and it will make you look chic no matter the occasion whether you are going to work or a night out.

Crochet Goddess Box Braids

Source: @fancy_claws

47. Crochet Goddess Locs

Look like a goddess with our next hair idea. Here we have beautiful curly locs. We have featured sleek and straight locs and now it is time for curly ones. These locs are very long and are loosely curled. Hair like this would be a great choice if you have a special event coming up and need hair that will wow.

48. Big Goddess Braids

Our next hair idea is just amazing! Here we have braids that are styled into a cool swirl design. This is more than a hairstyle, it looks like a work of art. Hair like this is perfect for anyone who wants a unique look that stands out from the rest. These braids will look gorgeous in a color like red too.

49. Long Goddess Twists

Next, we have a trendy twist hairstyle. The hair is super long and features beautiful twists. Twists are easy to wear and will suit everyone. Choose twists like these for a chic everyday look or you can create a bolder hairstyle by choosing a different color. Either way, your hair will look amazing.

50. Accessorized Goddess Locs

Looking for a glam and accessorized hairstyle? Then check out our next idea. These goddess locs are worn on one side and are accessorized with gold cuffs and more. It is a gorgeous hairstyle that will make you look like a goddess for any occasion.

Accessorized Goddess Locs

Source: @juschardell

51. Black Box Braids with Copper Curls

Another cool way to jazz up your braids is with color and curls. Here we have sleek box braids with copper curls at the bottom. It results in a unique ombre style. This is a trendsetting idea and you can recreate it with any color curls.

Black Box Braids with Copper Curls

Source: @dmannysglow

And there you have them, the 51 goddess braids hairstyles you definitely need to think about for the up and coming seasons. Versatile, cool, fresh and fierce, what more could you possibly ask for?

There were three looks that drove everyone crazy over 2015 and they were balayage, ombre and babylights. For those of you who fell in love with those stunning hair designs, there’s good news ahead. 2016 is going to be a big year once again but this time for the following balayage highlight ideas.

We’ve learned a lot of about the humble highlight over the years and we’ve realized they can do a lot more for us than just add a bit of depth to our hairstyle. From teeny-tiny, barely there stripes to chunky and cool contrasts, there are so many ways to incorporate these balayage highlight ideas into your new ‘do.

1. Silver Blonde & Caramel Balayage Highlights

Jessica Biel is one Hollywood A-lister who’s opted for a balayage barnet and the technique is a relatively new one in the hair scene, requiring hairstylists to hand-paint the highlights on the areas of the hair the sun would hit if you were to be sat in the great outdoors, lapping up those beautiful rays.

The balayage look allows you to keep your hair looking natural even when you’re incorporating a lot of shades and color, giving you plenty of opportunities to get a little experimental.

2. Golden & Caramel Brown Highlights

Going from dark to light is a look that means hair appointments don’t need to be quite as frequent as they were before. Balayage highlight ideas like these are smart because no one would ever know if that dark color at the top was meant to be there, or if your recent blonde dye-job is simply growing out. The best news is… It’s a hot trend!

Golden and Caramel Brown Balayage Highlights for Brunettes

Source: @paintedhair

The darker roots mean that it doesn’t really matter if your roots start to show through and in many cases, it’ll accidentally look like it was meant to be that way. Model Gisele Bundchen recently sported a great balayage blonde look and it’s definitely one that you should copy now!

3. Sun-Kissed Lob

Just because you have short(ish) hair doesn’t mean you don’t get to benefit from balayage. This is barely a shoulder-skimming length yet they’ve still managed to mix in that beautiful gradient of light to dark, just one example of how easy it is for anyone to rock this look.

Sun Kissed Long Bob Hairstyle

Source: @cassderosa

There are baby blonde highlights running through the hair from just below the roots and these cleverly add depth to the hair to make it appear thicker and fuller. Those textured layers at the end also help to add more oomph, especially when they have been tousled and flicked out to look like this. It’s a great look and one that takes just a few minutes with your hair dryer and a round brush in the morning.

4. Golden Blonde Highlights

Miranda Kerr is another celebrity fan of these balayage highlight ideas and for many of us, it’s the nostalgia it gives us of those summers we played outside for hours on end, not caring about anything at all.

Balayage baby lights are almost like highlights but instead of being super obvious, they’re more subtle and toned down, looking more like sun-kissed rays than several-hour-salon-dye-job!

5. Honey Blonde Highlights for Brunettes

When you’re a brunette and you want to go blonde, it can seem like the bravest choice in the world but as you can see from these honey blonde highlights for brunettes, you don’t need to go all-out blonde in order to have all the fun they supposedly keep having…

Gentlemen may prefer blondes but all the girls will be lusting after this look for the summer. Those beach babe waves just add to the lust-factor!

6. Caramel Brown Highlights On Dark Hair

Let’s say you have naturally dark hair. Let’s also say that you fancy going a bit lighter for the warmer weather we’re expecting to happen real soon… What’s the best look for this? These caramel brown highlights on dark hair of course. What else?

Caramel brown Balayage Highlights On Dark Hair

Source: @off7thsalon

You’ve got the best of both worlds. You can go as light as you dare on the ends. Trimming a few inches off the ends is a great thing from time to time so this balayage-highlighted look is perfect for just before that. Towards the top though, where the new growth is coming through, you treat the hair as little as possible, leaving it unbleached, untreated and not subjected to any dyes.

7. Red Balayage Highlights + Lob

One of the best things about the balayage style is that it can be tweaked to work with any style, shape or color and with there being so many tones and hues on the blonde, brown and even red spectrum to play around with, there are endless looks you can achieve.

You could look completely different every time you come out of the hair salon if you wanted to, just by changing the way the highlights frame your face or the color options you go with. This look could easily be changed the next time you visit the salon by having the balayage painting starting closer to the top of your hair. You could also leave just the ends with that little splash of color.

8. Natural, Dark Brown Root + Silver Blonde Highlights

Such an easy look for a daytime or nighttime event, you don’t need to go nuts with the waves and curls to show off the silver blonde highlights running through this beautiful, natural dark brown rooted look.

If you don’t have time for a full head of styling first thing in the morning, use your blow dryer and a round hairbrush to get those bouncy big waves and if you have a little more time, flick out your hair straighteners quickly and on a lower setting, giving it a quick once-over with hairspray to keep it all in check. Five minute hair indeed!

9. Warm Brown and Golden Blonde Highlights

The aim of the game with balayage is to achieve highlights but highlights that look more natural than they’ve ever done before. A french technique originally, it’s since taken over the world with many A-listers (and D-listers for that matter) rushing off to the hair salon to get their new do’ done.

Warm brown and Golden Blonde Highlights

Source: @lemastyyles

We love the way the stylist has worked with the length on offer with this beautiful look, combining a lot of layers from quite hair up in the style, and also working in many shades of golden blonde and warm brown for a look that is perfect all year round. You could add a few lighter highlights for the summer and take some away for the winter. Nice and easy!

10. Copper Caramel Highlights

Balayage looks can be as sun-kissed and as natural as you’d like but at the same time, they can also be as bold and daring as you want to go, depending on the colors and shades you put together.

Copper Caramel Balayage Highlights

Source: @glamiris

If you’re interested in trying out red for the first time, for example, why not look at something like this beautiful copper caramel look, combining natural tones of strawberry blonde over relatively natural, darker brown roots? There’s just enough red to say you’ve gone red but not too much that you look a little pillar-box Rihanna with those funky red curls. It’s a more flattering way of wearing quite a bold and brave color.

11. Honey Blonde + Natural Root

The thing we love most about these balayage highlight ideas is that the way they are positioned means the natural root grow-out won’t be obvious or ‘ugly’. The worst thing about going lighter than your natural color are those pesky roots but with a look like this, no one would be able to tell what’s root and what’s dye anyway. That’s the beauty of it – making growing out your roots both pretty and flattering!

In order to recreate this look you’ll need to ask your stylist to leave your roots naturally dark (or go a shade or two darker than your natural colour) and blend the balayage highlights down to the ends, giving you a lighter gradient at the bottom. You can use a medium-barrelled curling tong to achieve those bouncy waves and because they’re loose curls, they’ll look just as great slightly fallen out at the end of the day as they did freshly done at the beginning.

12. Caramel & Honey Blonde Highlights

We love chocolate and we couldn’t help but think this hair looked a little bit like the best bar of chocolate we’ve ever seen in our life.

Caramel and Honey Blonde Balayage Highlights

Source: @paintedhair

Although we wouldn’t want to eat this look, we’d certainly fancy rocking it and if you want to too, you’ll need to speak to your stylist about caramel and honey blonde highlights, handprinted from about ear level to the ends, playing around with lighter shades as you travel further down.

13. Caramel Highlights

For a super flattering look incorporating these beautiful balayage highlight ideas, go for the lob or long bob as it is otherwise known. It gives you the best of both worlds, length enough to play around with colors and shades whilst still being short enough to be considered low-maintenance.

Caramel Highlights on Long Bob Haircut

Source: @wserna

We all know how much hassle and hard work long hair can be. Give the extensions a rest and wear yours easy, light and loose for a while. Your hair and your scalp will thank you for it!

14. Golden Caramel Highlights

Just because you can go a little nuts with color doesn’t mean you need to and this look is a perfect example of that. It’s still bold, bright and absolutely beautiful to look at, but at the same time, it’s not completely out-there, with brash colors and bossy tones.

Warm Golden Caramel Balayage Highlights

Source: @off7thsalon

It’s a light blending trick that you need to employ here. The look must be subtly added so that it’s not ‘streaks’ and in fact, the majority of the blending work is basically invisible. You can’t see where one color starts and the next begins but somehow, both colors are in there!

15. Honey Beige Highlights

If you fancy going blonder but not too blonde, instead of dying the entire head of hair, use a clever balayage highlight trick instead.

Have that beautiful gradient of color in the bulk of your hair but just around the face, those light and feathery face-framing layers, you should add more of that blended style. Because the layers are framing the face, you’ll get a good idea of what you’ll look like if you were to dye all your hair a much lighter color and it’s also very flattering, bringing highlighting properties.

16. Light, Face Framing Highlights

This is a more exaggerated version of the look we are trying to show you here – how just a few tendrils around the face could make the world of difference to your ‘do.

It’s still subtle but slightly bolder than some we’ve shown you, and you can even play around with this look the other way around too, having darker face framing balayage highlights if you’re usually a light-haired kind of girl.

17. Golden Blonde Highlights on Dark Hair

Of course, when you have the option to go a little crazier than you usually would and still get away with it, why wouldn’t you?

Golden Blonde Highlights on Dark Hair

Source: @lemastyyles

That’s what we love about these golden blonde highlights on dark hair – it’s a rocky, I don’t care, grunge kind of look, one that works perfectly for summer festival time.

18. Soft Caramel and Blonde Highlights

By working together two looks, balayage highlight ideas and ombre gradients, you can achieve a look like this one, toning the hair from an otherwise dull brown shade to one that’s filled with tone and shade.

Soft Caramel and Blonde Balayage Highlights

Source: @paintedhair

Even though the hair is still relatively short, there’s plenty to play around with, showing you just how clever and versatile this look really is. There’s a reason it’s going to be the hottest trend of 2016 after all!

19. Gold, Caramel and Mocha Highlights

We all love a good cup of coffee and we also all love these gold, caramel and mocha highlights. The intoxicating twisted blend of varying shades of blonde and bronde (brown-blonde) create a look that will get everyone staring for all the right reasons.

Gold Caramel and Mocha Balayage Highlights

Source: @lemastyyles

A low maintenance hair design that looks this great, doesn’t take forever to style AND you can leave it a few weeks before hair appointments too? Now those right there are #hairgoals!

20. Copper + Caramel Highlights on Dark Hair

Although these caramel balayage highlight ideas look complicated and hard work, they’re actually easier than many of the other hair designs you’ll have gone for over the years, choosing a more hand-painted method over foils which are fiddly, hard work and take far more time than we’d like to give up.

Copper Caramel Balayage Highlights on Dark Hair

Source: @rachel_redd

Using the eyes as a guide, the beautiful caramel and copper highlights that you can see are blended onto the hair in a random and swept style, lightly applying the brighter and paler tones towards the ends. Those bouncy, curly layers really help to jazz things up and more than that, the curls help to show off every aspect of your new color job, something you just don’t get to achieve so easily with straight hair.

21. Dark Red Hair + Golden Highlights

Red and blonde are two colors that not very women are bold or brave enough to throw together but as you can see here, when done the right way, dark red hair with golden highlights can work brilliantly well, as long as you tailor the cut and color to suit you. This is where your hairstylist will come into play.

If you want to go with a color that might not necessarily work with your skin tone, for example a really light blonde that may leave you looking ‘washed out’, you could save that bright tone of color for the ends of the hair, the hair that won’t be framing your face. Leaving darker or more natural colors framing your head will mean the look isn’t too extreme and gives you the opportunity to play around with many more shades.

22. Chocolate Caramel Highlights

There’s nothing better for the summer than a beachy boho look and you can achieve that perfectly by having beachy blonde and caramel balayage highlights to neutral, brown or dirty/dark blonde hair.

Add some beachy waves with salt spray and you have a look favored by the likes of Victoria’s Secrets babe Lily Aldridge.

23. Golden Balayage Highlights

The latest hair trend these days is these cute, bouncy curls and as well as being feminine and pretty to look at, they’re also elegant, classic and sophisticated. It’s a look you can wear day or night, and you can dress up or down easily with the right accessories of a hair-band or a few grips throw into the mix.

Golden Balayage Highlights

Source: @off7thsalon

When you play around with your hair a lot, it’s always advisable to try and keep use of heated styling tools to a bare minimum but we know you can’t always promise that. If you’re going to use heated tools just make sure you’re protecting your hair, using a heat-protection product to ensure your hair looks luscious and glossy for as long as possible.

24. Caramel Blonde Highlights for Dark Brown Hair

For the women who want to go all the way blonde but don’t want to hardly treat the hair too much in one go, these caramel blonde highlights for dark brown hair are a great mid-way point.

With so many amazing color combinations to experiment with first, why would you want to skip the in-between stages? If you have dark hair and want to go lighter, do it balayage-style, heading to lighter shades over time.

25. Caramel Waves

What about the girlies who love being a brunette and don’t want to go darker? You can still experiment with these balayage highlight ideas but you just need to throw different colors into the mix. As you can see here, there’s not much in the way of blonde but the slightly lighter highlights still help to add depth to the hair.

Caramel Balayage Highlights

Source: @paintedhair

If this were straight hair, with just one color throw on, it wouldn’t look as thick or as luscious as it does here. These highlights are great for faking ‘oomph’!

26. Bronzey Highlights

You can choose between ash blonde tones and brassy, coppery golden tones but you’ll need to make your choice dependant on your skin type.

Bronzey Balayage Highlights for Long Hair

Source: @lemastyyles

If you go for an ash look but you already have a somewhat ashy, pale and white complexion, you might find your new dye-job leaves you looking more washed up on the beach rather than beach babe.

27. Copper and Golden Blonde Highlights

If you’re debating between balayage or ombre, you could always combine the two which in fact, many of these hot balayage highlight ideas actually do.

Ombre is a gradual fading, usually from dark to light, and just like balayage looks, can be done to be both striking and bold or subtle and discreet.

Balayage has the same benefits to offer but offers a much more natural approach to hair coloring and the even better news is that sometimes, with the balayage highlight ideas, you don’t even need to bleach in order to lighten the hair. It all depends on the colors you’re using but balayage is generally the more forgiving design.

28. Mocha + Ice Tone Highlights

If you’re worried about too much of a bright and bolshy tone in your new blonde highlights, it’s definitely worth taking a look at a slightly icier approach. Ice and ash tones of blonde are easier to wear than brighter, yellow tones, especially when you mix them in with the darker browns and mocha colors you have here.

Just because you’re going blonde doesn’t mean you need to go bright blonde. There are plenty of hues to pick from, it’s all about working out which one is right for you.

29. Caramel and Beige Blonde Highlights

If you want a look thats very different from your normal look, but don’t want to step out of the color box you’re used to, balayage is the right idea for you.

Caramel and Beige Blonde Balayage Highlights

Source: @paintedhair

The technique itself actually offers more control over where the lighter sections of your hair lie, despite being a hand-painted design, and because of this, the color changes can be more gradual as well as the regrowth process.

30. Light Chocolate Highlights

With regular foil highlight dye-jobs, you would normally expect to be back in the salon every six to eight weeks or so to get everything touched up.

With the balayage highlight look, you don’t need to be as strict with your appointment routine and in many cases, you can get away with leaving it for eight, ten weeks and in some cases, more before you need things re-dyed.

31. Dark Brown Hair + Caramel Highlights

Although this is a look best perfected at the salon to achieve that natural blend of color you want so much, you can try your hands at the dye-job at home with balayage highlight kits bought at local drug stores.

You will want to concentrate on the longer, bottom lengths of the hair, working with the natural layers (or layers cut in by your hairstylist) and it’s probably for the best if you have a friend to hand. This isn’t a look that you’ll easily achieve especially if you’re a first timer to the world of hair dye at home. That’s not to say you can’t give it a shot, but always start with something subtle and discreet just in case…

There are so many ways to wear 2016’s hottest trend but we hope that these beautiful balayage highlight ideas have given you plenty of #hairinspiration! Take these shots into your hairdresser and see if they can’t work out a beautiful new look for you to rock this spring and summer. It’s time for a hair transformation!

Let’s be honest about this, there are new and improved ways to wear cornrows and braids hitting the hair style scene all the time and just when we think we’re all caught up with the latest styles, there’s a new and better looking one to check out, try and learn.

If you’re looking for some brand new ways to rock cornrows that stand out from the crowd for this year, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Cornrows are well known for not only their detail but their complexity too, giving you the ability to come up with some pretty neat and fascinating styles. It’s very funny how just a few braids could completely transform the shape and look of your face. Here are some of the best ways to wear cornrows:

1. Big & Small Cornrow Hairstyle

You can make your braids match your style with just one sweep, twist or grip. Whether you want an avante garde look, a fashionable look, an easy way to wear your hair that’s considered low-maintenance, or just something simple to help you get ready quicker in the mornings.

This look cleverly mixes up big and small cornrows, bringing them together in long, free-flowing braids that you could pin up if you don’t want them around your face.

2. Burgundy Side Swept Style

If you’re looking for an upbeat and ‘spunky’ hairstyle that’s fresh and cool for all the right reasons, this is definitely one to watch out for. Who said your cornrows had to go from front to back? Sometimes it’s all about that side-swept look.

Hair cuffs are another big trend for spring and summer 2016 and are so simple and quick to add in. They can change your look from being something simple and pinned back to something fabulously stylish in no time at all. Just remember to match the color of your hair cuffs to the color/tone of your earrings!

3. Big Kriss-Kross Cornrow Braids

Long hair is such a pain in the backside during the warmer, summer months when it irritates the back of your neck and gets super knotty and matted. This is why you should check out this look – another of the stylish ways to rock cornrows.

You don’t need to worry about any of that with these big kriss-kross cornrow braids and the even better news is that you can make up whatever design, shaping or braids you want!

4. Red Cornrows + Zig Zag Parting

If you’re playing around with brand new cornrows, why not play around with color too? There’s something so fresh and funky about this zig zag parting and bright color and we’ve already established that red is a hot hair trend for the coming year.

If you’ve never experimented with color in your braids before, now’s the time to try! If this look is a little too much for you, you could always just consider a red balayage or highlighted look, showing hints of the bright flash of color rather than a whole head of color.

5. Elegant Cornrow Updo

We couln’t help but fall in love with this elegant cornrow updo, one of the stylish ways to rock cornrows for a nice evening occasion.

Elegant Cornrows Updo

Source: @nenonatural

These cornrows have been pulled back into a low, loose and messy bun at the nape of the neck and secured into place with pins. You could even consider adding hair accessories if you wanted to jazz this look up even further, such as grips, fascinators and maybe even pretty flowers in your hair to match that floral dress you’ve got to wear your new hair with.

6. Jumbo Cornrow Style

This looks screams no muss, no fuss and when you look at how simple it is, you can understand why. Cornrow your hair up with this jumbo style and forget about it for a few days – the perfect hairstyle for when you’re going away on your holidays and really can’t be bothered with all the upkeep of your curly or frizzy hair.

This jumbo cornrow style isn’t for everyone but if you’re young and looking for something to rock poolside, this is most definitely the right look for you.

7. Honey Blonde Style

And while we’re on the subject, let’s inject your jumbo cornrows with some color and why not start with this beautiful honey blonde style?

If you’re getting your weave thrown in and want something a little different, opt for a different color. You don’t need to choose blonde and in fact could go for any shade you like but we reckon this is a great place to start for a beginner.

8. Red Cornrows + Stars

This look is amazing and definitely not one for the light hearted! It’s also not one that’s easily recreated and if you’ve ever tried to achieve this look yourself at home, or on anyone else for that matter, you’ll get an idea for how difficult styling a look like this can be.

Unique Cornrow Stars Hairstyle

Source: @guin_gui

Stars and stripes indeed, you could inject a few more colors into this look if you wanted a really patriotic feel for your hair!

9. Cornrows + Platinum Blonde Crochet Hair

Once upon a time, cornrows were used as a way just to get the hair away from the face but these days, and with more and more stylish ways to rock cornrows coming about, there is so much more to these humble braids than just pinning them back.

A very bright and daring look, we love the contrast of light and dark with this mohawk-style look. Definitely a Friday night winner for us! What do you think?

10. Braids on Fleek!

Classic front-back cornrows are one of the easiest and simplest ways to wear them, getting the hair away from your face in a style that is cool and fresh.

In order to stop things looking overly structured, try rocking different sizes of braids just like you can see here. Who wants uniformity anyway?

11. Another Cute Way to Rock Big Cornrows

Why not make a feature of those in-between sections by adding some smaller, thinner featured braids to help bring the entire look together?

It seems like that uniformity is definitely on the way out and when you look at stylish ways to wear cornrows such as these, you can understand why. It adds a new layer of depth to the look, don’t you think?

12. Ghana Braids

Ghana braids, just as the name would suggest, originated in Ghana, Africa, and is a firm favourite of many afro-haired women for it’s ease of wear, versatility, and beautiful nature. It’s a striking look that’s for sure and when you see it, you can understand why it’s so popular.

The idea is simple and much like a French braid – you continue to add hair to the braid until you get to the end and then you continue to braid before tying up. You could leave the braiding work at the base of the neck of course, and leave the remaining hair free. It’s up to you but we like this neat hair design, getting all the hair back and cornrowed up.

13. Braided Mohawk (Cornrows + Crochet Hair)

We don’t always want to wear our beautiful long hair down and that’s where looks like this braided mohawk comes into play.

Braided Mohawk Updo

Source: @tobnatural

The crochet hair makes it easier to achieve that sculpted, almost-fluffy style while the cornrow braids help to give it a structured look, almost looking a little like an undercut which we also love by the way!

14. Elegant Cornrow Bun

Tying the hair back in a simple bun is a look that we all fall back on each and every day but when you have your cornrows leading into it, just like you can see here, there’s a brand new level added to the look.

Cornrow Updo Bun

Source: @alamood

A five minute look easily jazzed up or down, it should be your go-to look for when you don’t have time to mess around in the morning. Get ready and go, or just give yourself more time to get your brows on fleek!

15. Updo with Cornrows and Rope Twists

Who wouldn’t love these stylish ways to wear cornrows especially when you get the option to play with fascinating looks such as this updo with cornrows and rope twists.

Bringing a little something different to the look, it’s a way to wear the longer lengths of braided hair without them being an actual braid. You see – we told you there were so many ways you could wear them!

16. Unique Cornrow Design

For when you want pigtails but you want pigtails with a difference, why not look at this unique cornrow design?

Easy enough to do with a pair of helping hands, once this look is finished, you’re good to go for a couple days, especially with the extra braided detailing. Who said just because you don’t look at the back of your head, you didn’t need to make a feature out of it?

17. Long and Big Cornrow Style

You’ll need a few tools before you get started with your cornrows designs, especially if you’re going for something intricate and somewhat complicated.

Make sure you have everything to hand before you get started otherwise you’ll have a very frustrating time of things if you don’t. You’ll need a couple of combs, wide-tooth and fine-tooth as well as a bottle of good leave-in conditioner, kirby grips, hairbands and anything else you need to finish the look.

18. Big and Thin Cornrow Combination

Larger and smaller braids are the hardest to finish and design so remember that if you are a beginner looking for new and stylish ways to wear cornrows.

Start off with a medium-sized design like this one before moving on to more complicated and intricate ones. Learn as you go and you’ll find things are a lot easier. Of course you do need to remember that larger braids will show up more sloppily if they’re not done right than their smaller counterparts.

19. Cornrow Style for Natural Hair

You should never pull cornrows too tight because this can damage both the hair follicle and the scalp and over time and repeated tightening and pulling, can result in baldness with a condition called traction alopecia.

Cornrow Style for Natural Hair

Source: @nenonatural

The more gentle you are with your cornrows, the longer they will last and the better condition your hair will stay in too. A great hairstyle is not worth damaging your hairline over. Not too much anyway…

20. Big and Chunky Look

Before you get started with beautiful and stylish ways to wear cornrows, make sure you have detangled your hair first to make the process much easier.

Big Cornrow Hairstyle for Black Hair

Source: @millkmariee

As much as this is a long and troublesome process for many, a good conditioning treatment will help things move along nicely, and it will also give you great conditioned hair to start with, forming the perfect base for your new cornrow styles.

21. Big Cornrow Bun Updo

Why not finish things off by twisting your hair around into this beautiful big cornrow bun updo?

Big Cornrow Bun Updo

Source: @taletteb

Once it’s been secured with a few grips and bands, this look will stay exactly where it is, giving you the perfect way to wear your hair for a busy day ahead.

22. Cornrows + Big Braids = Perfection

If a simple bun isn’t quite your style, why not spin your braids around into a more intricate design? Again, secured in place with a few pins will be enough to keep this look in check and it adds something more than just a plain and simple bun.

We love this look, swept over to the side, and it’s one we’d love to see recreated too! Give it a go and show us your best!

23. Simple Burgundy Cornrow Style

When styling your hair, you’ll probably find it a lot easier to do so dry rather than wet. When the hair is wet, styled and then dried, you may find that the shrinking and expanding can not only do damage but also start to hurt your scalp.

We cannot stress the importance of high care enough with high tension looks just like this one. Make sure you use plenty of conditioner and always make sure you take care of your cornrows before, during and after your ‘do.

24. Micro Cornrow Braids

Who said bigger was better? We love these micro cornrow braids, great for those times when you don’t want a big and bold look.

Micro Cornrow Style

Source: @diggingdeee

If everyone else is wearing big braids, make yours smaller. The aim of the game is to have a look that is unique to you and your hairstylist will be able to help to create that.

25. Sleek Blonde Cornrow Style

After care is important if you want to keep your look looking as fresh as this. For the first week or so after having your look put in, make sure you keep the tightly-pulled sections as moisturised as possible.

Try to oil the hair once or twice per day to start with to ensure you are giving the stressed hair as much TLC as possible.

26. Burgundy Cornrow Braided Bun

Whether you’re using natural hair in your braids, or your weave is made from synthetic hair, your scalp needs to be taken care of.

These braids and extensions can be heavy, therefore putting tension on your scalp, and to ensure no damage happens you should ensure that your scalp is never, ever left to get dry. Always make sure you are using plenty of moisturiser and leave-in conditioner.

If you choose not to wash your braids while they’re in, you’re going to have a hard time when you take them out because your own hair will be left damaged, as will your scalp.

27. Blonde Ghana Braids

You should regularly spritz your hair with water, and you could also rub some shea butter into your braids and your scalp every few days to keep these stylish ways to wear cornrows in check.

Blonde Ghana Braids Style

Source: @hajia4reall

This timeless style will stay looking its best for longer if you invest in a good quality satin pillowcase to sleep on, or at the very least a silk scarf to cover the hair over with while you sleep.

Cotton and other materials will pull and snag on the hair as you sleep, and when you toss and turn you just make things worse. The smooth satin material will prevent damage and frizziness too. You’ll thank yourself for it.

28. Big and Small Cornrow Combo

Not just protecting your new stylish ways to wear cornrows when you’re sleeping, if you’re in extreme weather situations such as hot, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc. you should also make sure you are protecting your hair.

Big and Small Cornrow Combo

Source: @k2braids

A scarf (silky) or hat will help a lot and as will also provide a cute little accessory for when you need it the most. Never underestimate the importance of a silk scarf!

29. Honey Blonde Cornrows + Zig Zag Parting

There are so many styles in one here – there’s that zig-zag parting, the honey blonde hues, and the big and small braids. It’s not a look for the lighthearted but if you want to go all-out, this is definitely the way to do it.

If you’re thinking about a bold and brave look like this, have a chat with your hairstylist first and try to get as many photos of your desired look together as possible. Showing your stylist what you want rather than describing it is always going to prevent a language barrier. If your simple is different from your hairstylist’s simple, you’re going to have a big problem on your hands.

30. Cool Ghana Braid Design

For those days when your makeup is just on point, show it off with a look like this cool Ghana braid design, just another of the stylish ways to wear cornrows everyone is lusting after right now.

With eyebrows that great, why wouldn’t you want to show them off? A cornrow style like this lets you do just that.

31. Creative Honey Blonde Style

With everyone looking the same, it pays to think outside the box! This creative honey blonde style will make you stand out from the crowd.

Creative Honey Blonde Cornrow Look

Source: @krishtun

Sometimes you just need to let your fingers (or hands) do the talking so get braiding and see what happens. You won’t know what it looks like until you give it a go, right?

So what do you think? Have you been provided with some #hairinspiration? Have you fallen in love with any of these stylish ways to wear cornrows? We hope so! If you’ve decided to try them for yourself, make sure you come back and let us know! Show us what you came up with!

Red hair is always in fashion and although the shade of red might change, the color itself is in style every season. Do you remember the bright pillar-box reds Rihanna was rocking just a few years back? Well, since then the red look has come a long way and for spring and summer 2021, these dark red hair color ideas are definitely the ones to watch out for.

1. Dark Red Hair + Subtle Bright Red Highlights

One of the best things you can do with a red hair look is to create a balayage style which is essentially hand-painted highlights. You’ve got the beautiful dark red base here, almost purple in nature, but to bring it to live, there are delicate brighter red highlights, giving added depth to the look. Although a bold look, having various shades of dark red is a great way to ensure you don’t have that one-tone, almost comic book effect, and if you have thin or fine hair, those multi-toned hues are the perfect way to fake some added thickness. This works for any shades or colors too, not just red.

Dark Red Hair with Subtle Bright Red Highlights

Source: @paintedhair

2. Silky Hair + Wine Red Hair Color

It was Lucille Ball who was once said, “Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead,” and taking this into account, we’d like to start a new quote – “At least once in her life, every woman is entitled to be a gorgeous redhead!” If you want to achieve a beautiful dark red look like this one, have a really good chat with your hair stylist to determine the best shade or shades for your skin tone, your length and also things like the color of your eyes. These are all important contributing factors when changing your color, especially when you’re doing something as drastic as going from a lighter color to a darker one such as these intoxicating red hues.

3. Vampire Red

We all love vampires these days what with True Blood, The Vampire Diaries and Twilight gracing our screens. If you fancy going for something a bit more dark and gothic for your newest hair design, why not look at a great vampire red color? It’s bold, daring and definitely one to be lusted after. We love this look, almost a pinky-red, and although it’s hard to distinguish between the different shades, there are a number of different hues to create this one look. There are lighter and darker strands and layers of red running throughout and this is what helps you to get that bright and alive look. You must have good conditioned hair before you start this however. Poor quality hair won’t hold the color as well and you may find that the look turns out patchy also.

Dark Red Hair Color on Long Hair

Source: @guy_tang

4. Wine Red Roots + Hot Red Ends

Just because you want red hair doesn’t mean you need bright red hair all over your head. There’s nothing wrong with just having a splash of color on the ends, a look becoming more and more popular these days. By discussing a look like this with your stylist, you can be sure that you’re hitting the right shades you want to go without looking too bright and bolshy if your job or preferences don’t allow it.

5. Plum Cherry A-Line Bob

Long hair, short hair, medium length hair… It doesn’t matter. Red hair suits everyone and dark red hair color ideas such as this one are not only elegant and classic but also very simple too. If you’re going to go for a bold color choice, you may as well have a bold haircut to back it up with and what could be better than this season’s hottest trend – the lob, otherwise known as the long-bob.

Dark Red Asymmetrical Bob Hairstyle

Source: @sadiejcre8s

6. Ruby Red Hair

If you have darker hair already and you fancy going this beautiful shade of red, you’ll need to be prepared to go lighter first and this will mean some kind of lightening treatment, for example, bleaching. You’ll only need to bleach your hair lightly, to a light natural brown as opposed to a bright blonde, but this will still put your hair under pressure and stress, something you’ll need to ensure you take care of afterwards.

7. Red Balayage Look + Pop of Color

Some of the most loved and adored screen sirens have been redheads. What about Rita Hayworth, originally a brunette but she dyed her hair the beautiful shade of red we have come to know and associate her with. If it was good enough for this screen siren, it’s good enough for us but make sure you think about your shade of red carefully. It’s really not a one size fits all situation and there are a lot of things to take into account.

Dark Red Balayage Hair Look

Source: @glamiris

8. Dark Red to Bright Red Ombre

If you want a brighter color but need to give your hair a bit of a rest, why not avoid over-bleaching and treating your hair and just color the ends instead. You could do this for the winter just in time for that good spring clean, AKA the spring-time cut when you get the bulk of those nasty winter-bitten dead and split ends cut off… Which always ends up being a good few inches more than you’d anticipated. A look like this is perfect for a redhead first timer. The dark red at the roots is a more natural color and the ends are left to run riot. Hey, you said you wanted to paint the town red!

9. Dark Red Highlights

Highlights are a great way to add the effect of thickness and depth to any look and these beautiful dark red highlights really work running through the naturally left, dark brown hair. Sometimes a slight pop of color is all it takes to make a difference and with a vivid shade such as this, too much can definitely be just that – too much. Opt for highlights to start with if you’re not brave enough to try a full head of color. Frame the face with those red highlights so you get a good idea of how the shade will look against your skin. Once you’ve done that, you can always add more during later appointments, going all-over red if you wanted to. Don’t jump in at the deep end if you’re not quite sure. That just spells hair disaster!

10. Dark Red Lob

One thing you’ll need to be prepared for if you’re drastically changing the color of your hair, especially if you are going for something like this stunning dark red bob, is that you will often need to slightly change the color of your current eyebrows makeup. That shade you were using with your blonde or brown hair probably won’t work as well with your new dark red hair color ideas. One thing we would definitely suggest is having a chat with your hairstylist about this, taking into consideration your eye color and skin tone. He or she will be able to suggest the tones of eyebrow makeup you should look for and this will then go on to help you when you start buying new makeup! (YAY!)

11. Cherry Ripe

Audrey Hepburn loved her glossy red locks and she was actually given the nickname ‘Red’ by fellow co-star, Cary Grant, in The Philadelphia Story. If you want to make like the classic movie star and check out some new dark red hair color ideas for yourself, consider a dark cherry color to begin with. It’s a look considered to be very flattering on most skin types and tones and is also a relatively easy one to take care of. Brighter colors will need more re-touching than this beautiful dark red shade.

12. Bright Red to Dark Red Hair Color

With ombre hair styles, you normally find that the hair goes from dark at the root to light on the ends but there’s nothing wrong with reversing it from time to time to create a look that’s definitely bold and brave. That’s the thing about these lush color combinations – there’s no end to ways you can play around with them. There are so many shades of dark red that you can mix them all together to create a gradient effect like this, or just go for multi-toned to give the impression of ‘one color’ but with a bit of added depth.

13. Ruby Red Hair + Soft Waves

It is estimated that only one or two percent of the entire popular of the world has red hair which is what perhaps make it so desirable. Apparently, 40% of the population also carry the ‘hidden ginger’ gene, meaning that they contain the genetic mutation responsible for making the hair color happen. If you want the most natural of dark red shades, you should aim for more copper or strawberry-blonde tones than purple, burgundy ones. Natural red hair is more copper than red anyway.

Deep Ruby Red Hair Color

Source: @larisadoll

14. Lob + Dark Red Highlights

Red hair is meant to be vibrant, beautiful and amazing to look at and if yours isn’t, you just haven’t found the right shade yet. There are plenty to pick from so there is definitely going to be one out there for you. Sometimes you just need to take the time to do some research, chat with a stylist and figure out what would work best for your face shape and skin tone with regards to both cut and color.

15. Dark Red Natural Hair

If you want to go a really bright color like this stunning red shade, you must be prepared for the work necessary before, during and after your hair appointment. Before the bleaching you’ll need to ensure your hair is in good condition to start with. Afterwards you’ll need regular conditioning treatments if your hair has been bleached or lightened as this will damage it and you need to also remember that heated styling tools need to be used minimally for a while to give your hair a break too.

Dark Red Natural Hair Look

Source: @brandilou88

16. Dark Red Hair + Copper Highlights

If you have green or blue eyes, you should definitely go for more copper tones with your dark red hair color ideas. These will appear the most natural and soft against your natural skin tone, especially if you are of a more mature age. The bright nature of these dark red shades means that the eyes will be drawn to them, irrespective of how dark you try to go. This is why the red haired look is often confused for a ‘younger person’s hairstyle’ but the good news is, the darker you go, the more flattering the hair will be and there are plenty of ways to play around with red shades too.

17. Dark Red to Caramel Ombre Hair

Burgundy or dark red hair color ideas like this are considered to be a very stylish look but that doesn’t mean you can’t liven it up a little and just one way of putting your own stamp on the look is to achieve some subtle highlights, in this case, subtle caramel blonde, almost bronde, highlights. The blonde adds another level of depth to the ‘do, giving you the impression of having luscious, thick locks even when you don’t. Layers can also help to thicken, and heated rollers are also an effective tool. More volume equals more thickness after all.

18. Dark Roots + Bright Red Ends

Your hair doesn’t need to be super long in order to create a beautiful design out of it as many of these dark red hair color ideas show you. This is a medium to long length cut but it will look longer because the bright red ends and highlights help to elongate the look with their handprinted, almost balayage design. This look isn’t about perfection as such, it’s bespoke to each and every style. More color here and there, or perhaps a little less, but you are in complete control. Well, you and your hairstylist of course.

Dark Red Roots and Bight Red Ends

Source: @hairbynoora

19. Deep Burgundy Hair

The redhead look has been in fashion for many years and we all forget that little old Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz was one of our favorite ever redheads, rocking the lock with pigtails and ringlets. These days the look is a little more sophisticated than that as you can see from the beautiful ringlet-waves you can see in this dark red hair with the slightly lighter and darker shades of red shining through here and there.

20. Burgundy to Bright Red Ombre

We are positively in love with this beautiful matte red, almost dusky pink-red, color, coming down through the gradient of dark red / burgundy to the lightest hues at the bottom. Keeping the curls to the bottom of your hair is great to achieve this look. You can still keep things nice and sleek around the face and at the top if you want to, making it one of the most flattering ways to wear any hair color but especially these dark red hair color ideas.

21. Dark Red Short Bob

Next we’re looking at this dark red short bob, a great romantic look that’s perfect for a number of face shapes and can be adapted even to make the face appear thinner if you get the layers right, and the length too. That just below chin length is great for lengthening the face (if your is round or square in shape), and the red highlights are hand-painted in that balayage fashion that allows for perfect blending.

Dark Red Short Bob Style

Source: @xostylistxo

22. Bold Red Hair with Bangs

Next, we have a bold hair idea. For this look, the hair is long and is a rich dark red shade. The hair is finished off with beautiful curls and bangs. It is a stunning cut and color and the bangs really stand out because they are red. Recreate this or you can try more lightweight bangs or side swept ones.

Bold Red Hair with Bangs

Source: @hairbyyanet

23. Black and Dark Red Ombre

Like to wear trendy ombre color? If so, this is perfect for you. Here we have black and red ombre. The hair starts black and blends into dark red and there are brighter reds and magenta tones in the hair as well. Ombre like this is best suited to ladies with black or dark brown hair. The ombre can be created on shorter hair.

24. Dark Copper Red Hair

There are so many shades of red to try. A must-have is the coppery tones. Many people think coppery red is bright and bold but there are darker shades of it too. This is a beautiful example. Here we have long hair that starts black and then the color blends to dark red and then into a rich copper. We love this hair color idea and think it would be perfect for the fall.

25. Merlot Bob

Love a glass of Merlot and think the color of the red wine is beautiful? Then why not recreate it on your hair? You will get a gorgeous hairstyle like this one. Here we have a trendy bob that is colored a Merlot shade. It is a stunning dark red shade with purple tones and it is subtler than some of the other reds. Recreate the cut and color for a stylish hairdo or use the color on any hair type and length.

26. Subtle Dark Red Highlights on Dark Hair

Looking for a subtler way to wear red? If so, check out this hair idea. Here we have black hair with added red highlights. As the red is dark, it creates a subtler look compared to ombre and full head color. Not only that, but if you decide that red is not the color for you, then it will easily grow out. So, it is perfect for ladies trying red for the first time.

27. Statement Making Red Hair

Make a statement in red with hair like this! This hairstyle features a dark base color with a mix of bright red and dark red color. We love the use of different red shades because they create a bold and unique hairstyle. The colors used for this style are fiery coral and magenta. It is a stunning hair idea and it will make you stand out from the crowd in style.

28. Dark Red Hair with Purple Tones

We need this next hair color in our lives! Here we have a rich, dark and vivid red shade with added purple tones. The red and purple just create a stunning and bold hair color. A stunning red like this is perfect for the fall and winter. It will suit everyone and all hairstyles. You can recreate this or use a similar color as highlights or ombre for a subtler look.

29. Midnight Rose Hair

Next, we have a stunning color with a beautiful name. This hair has been dyed with a red color called Midnight Rose. The color is a mix of tones including dark red, purple and pink. Red like this will just wow and it is perfect for the ladies who like bolder colors. We think a similar color would look amazing with a sleek bob, it would be so trendsetting!

30. Dark Ruby Red

Wow in red with hair color like this! For this look, the hair starts black and then blends into dark red and then into a brighter ruby red tone. We love this because you get the best of every world. You can keep your natural color for easy to maintain hair with no roots. With hair like this, you get a trendy ombre look and you get to try the darker and lighter shades of red. This hairstyle ticks all the boxes and it will suit everyone.

Dark Ruby Red Hair Idea

Source: @elissawolfe

31. Fiery Red and Orange Hair Idea

Dark red looks amazing with other colors as well. Don’t just take our word for it, check out this next look. Here we have the classic dark red color with added orange towards the ends of the hair. As you can see, the orange looks stunning with the red. It creates a fiery and bold look. This hair would be perfect for the fall and winter.

Fiery Red and Orange Hair Idea

Source: @aaashleee

32. Dark and Rich Red Hair

This next hairstyle is one of our favorites! Here we have long and curly hair that is colored with dark and rich red tones. There is also a hint of purple that gives it that wine look. The whole style is stunning from the color to the curls. If you hair needs a glam makeover, then this is the way to do it.

33. Black Bob with Red Highlights

Looking for a trendy cut and color to try? If so, you need to take a look at this. This hair idea features a stylish black bob with deep and dark red highlights. The dark red is quite subtle with the black root color but it does give the hair a lift. You can recreate this bob or go for a sleek and shorter version. Either way, your hair will look fabulous.

34. Sleek Red Hair Idea

Speaking of sleek hair, this next idea is straight and super stylish. Here we have a simple and straight cut that is colored in a beautiful red shade. Even though the cut is classic, the hair really makes a statement because of the color. This is a trendy and easy to wear hairstyle that will look amazing on everyone!

35. Long, Dark Red Hair

If you liked the Midnight Rose color from earlier in the post, then you need to see this hair idea too. This long hairstyle is colored in a similar shade. It has the red tones with a hint of purple and pink. This is like a darker version of the rose. It just shows how amazing similar colors can look on different hairstyles.

36. Natural Looking Red Hair

If all the bold colors are not for you, then this hair idea could be perfect. This hairstyle features dark and long hair with added red color. Now the red used here is not as vivid as some of the others. This one is more of a spicy and coppery tone. It looks quite natural with the darker root color so overall the hair is stylish and low-key. Hair like this is great for those who want to try red without being too over the top.

37. Deep Wine Hair Color Idea

We love this next hair idea! Here we have stunning curls that are colored in a red shade called Crimson Spell. It is one of the most beautiful reds that we have seen because there are so many different tones and there is a hint of purple too. This would be perfect for the fall and winter because it has that deep wine look.

38. Dark Merlot Curls

Next, we have another Merlot red to show you. This time the hair is long and curly. The hair starts with the rich Merlot shade and then blends into a lighter red tone. This is a beautiful style and it is perfect for the ladies who like trendy ombre and bold hair colors. Recreate this or you can try the blend on shorter hair.

39. Bold Red Hair Idea

This next hair idea features another bold and stunning red. The hair in the image below is dyed a deep and dark burgundy shade. It is such a beautiful hair idea and this is perfect for the ladies who want to wear red without the hair being too vibrant. You get the statement making red but in a chic and low-key way.

40. Fall Foliage Highlights

The next hair color is called Fall Foliage and it is just beautiful. The hair is black with added deep and brighter red tones. It is a gorgeous look for the fall because it is inspired by the colors of the season. You can recreate this or you can add coppery tones for even bolder hairstyle.

41. Dark Red Ombre Hair

Love the more low-key reds? If so, this is for you. Here we have dark hair with added red color about midway. We love this because it is like a subtler ombre. Dark red like this is a great way to give dark brown and black hair a lift. You can use a similar red on lighter hair but the red will be more statement making.

There are so many ways you can opt for red this season but hopefully these dark red hair color ideas are enough to get your creative juices flowing. It’s time for a change… Could it be time for you to pain the town red?

The ‘Lob’ or long-bob hairstyle is a timeless one. Some seriously strong women have rocked this super-chic look in the past and the just-above-the-shoulder look has been favored by the likes of Coco Chanel, Elizabeth Taylor, Louise Brooks and many more.

Despite being short it’s a decidedly versatile look that can be jazzed up (or down) easily with the right styling tools and products. It also appears that the lob haircut is going to be one of the hottest hair looks for 2016. Let’s find out how to do it the right way…

1. Asymmetrical Lob + Balayage Highlights

If you have fast growing, straight and fine hair, balayage lob haircut ideas are the right way forward for a number of reasons. Firstly, because of the natural coloration of the ombre, you can get away with letting your roots grow a little longer. This will save you money on hair appointments.

Secondly, the balayage or hand-painted highlighting effect helps to give you a more three-dimensional finish. When your hair is just one tone it will look more light, limp and fine. The various tones (as you can see here) add depth.

2. Blonde Lob

If you want to go for a shorter look but are too scared to go too short and that’s the one thing that keep putting you off, the lob haircut gives you the perfect compromise.

You get to keep some length, enough length to pop it back in a cute little updo if you need to, but at the same time it’s a bolder, braver, shorter look still. It’s like having the best of both worlds.

3. Blunt Lob

By playing around with the cut, style, color and texture of your lob, you can make it perfect for ANY face shape, just another reason why this should be your go-to look for 2016. You can layer around the front to change the perception of the shape of your face and by going just a bit longer or shorter than you usually would can completely transform the look completely, and your face shape once again.

This is why you should have a chat with your hair stylist before you choose the right cut for you. Sometimes taking a professional’s advice IS the right thing to do especially when going for something like this blunt lob which for some people, can be too scary a move to take.

4. Caramel Lob + Blonde Balayage Ends

If you want to add volume to thin or lifeless hair, try mixing your long bob with highlights to help boost and add depth. You should also ensure you use a mousse product that adds volume, and try to use a volume-boosting shampoo and conditioner.

Caramel Long Bob Style with Blonde Ends

Source: @cassderosa

You should use mousse on wet hair before you blow dry plus a larger nozzle on the dryer itself will further boost oomph factor. Those added highlights also help to give the hair extra depth. It’s a smart way of using two clever hair tricks to make your hair appear fuller and full of life.

5. Layered Blonde Lob

Kate Hudson recently sported a look very similar to this one. The layered blonde lob goes perfectly with this light wavy curls and the subtle highlighting you can see just adds to the three-dimensional effect. It’s clever – a great in-between look for when you’re growing out your shorter ‘do.

For the perfect lob look, the hair should be cut to just below neck length but just above shoulder length too. If the look touches the shoulder, according to experts, this is too long.

6. Layered Lob + Bangs

Don’t go for blunt bangs with a lob if you have a round face because this will only make your face appear wider and rounder. If you do want to have bangs chopped in, make them wispy and swept over to the side.

Blunt bangs work better on oval face shapes but as you can see here, the look still hasn’t been left overly blunt. It’s more of a shaggy affair which is a great look for when you’re not really sure of how you’re feeling that day. It’s easily recreated and low maintenance. Definitely a great look to try if you’re a lob beginner!

7. Peachy Copper Lob

The good thing about these lob haircut ideas is that you still have enough length to really make your hair stand out. What could be better than trying a brave new color like this peachy copper lob?

Sleek Copper Long Bob Haircut

Source: @soraverly

We love the fact that the peachy highlights have been added around the front of the hair, framing the face. The hair is also slightly longer at the front than it is at the back, giving you a really flattering way to wear 2016’s most stylish look.

8. Messy Layered Lob + Beige Blonde Balayage Highlights

For square face shapes, blunt looks aren’t the best ones to go for and when you’re thinking about lob haircut ideas, go for something on the longer side, shoulder-grazing almost, to help soften the face shape.

Just as wide at the jaw as it is at the forehead, square faces look great with light layers to frame the face, starting from the bottom and working to just below chin length. Bangs are generally a bad idea but if you want to give them a shot, use long, side-swept, wispy bangs to stop things getting too square.

Off-center partings also work great for a square face shape and try to avoid too many harsh or straight layers. You want to go for the softer look here.

9. Sun-kissed Blonde Lob

Balayage effect hair is basically hand-painted hair and it originated in France. It’s different to ombre because ombre is more structured. Balayage basically hand-paints the sections of hair that the sun would hit and naturally bleach. It’s a more natural and softer approach to blending colors and shades or tones and again, helps to add depth if you have thin or fine hair.

The good thing about balayage hair is that it is considered to be a low maintenance hairstyle meaning you’re going to be less of a slave to your hair appointments.

10. Ice Blonde Lob

If you have a round face, this is one of the perfect looks to go for. The length at the front helps to ‘lengthen’ the face, therefore making it appear less round, plus those soft, subtle layers and side-parting helps to soften things even further.

This look is considered an A-line bob which means it is slightly longer at the front than at the back. Asymmetrical looks are all the rage these days and when you mix that style with lob haircut ideas, and the include a beautiful color combo like the ice blonde lob you can see here, you have a match made in heaven.

They were big in the 90’s and it seems they’re back again – crochet braids are back on the rise and they’re bigger and better than ever.

If you’ve ever wanted to play around with style, texture, length or color, crochet braids give you the perfect opportunity with synthetic and human hair used to create the look.

If you want to rock this classic, versatile design once again, here are :

41 Hot Crochet Braid Styles for Black Hair

1. Big Afro Style

If you have medium to long-length hair, you could totally rock this big afro style, suitable for all face shapes too.

Instagram / nnescorner

Source: @nnescorner

There’s an art to getting this – you’ll need to braid the hair, starting at the forehead and working back, before sewing the ends of the hair to the head. The curly weave will need to be installed with a crochet needle, and finishing serum provides the perfect finishing touch leaving it soft and smooth.

2. Big Crochet Braid Hair + Peeking Cornrows

You can use peeking cornrows in a bid to create half updo’s with your crochet braids, giving you more ways to wear them than you first envisaged.

Leave the cornrows subtle like you can see here, or take them further back to create intricate shapes and designs leading to a classy undo. Remember to take care of your crochet braids to ensure they are left in tip-top condition and you have a hair style you can totally rock for a couple of months before you need to do maintenance work to it.

3. Cute Updo

You can create faux-bangs with your crochet braids if you’re clever. All you need to do is separate a section that covers the front section of your hair and wave it over to one side like you can see here.

You could leave the rest of your braids down or tie it back in a low chignon-type bun like you can see here for an office-suitable look that takes just minutes to achieve.

4. Short, Deep Purple Style

Crochet braids give you a great way to play around with a bit of color so why not play around with it?

We love this short, deep purple style and it’s definitely on the wish-list for us to recreate. There’s no end to the possibilities you could come up with either. Big, colorful hair is most definitely in fashion for right now so get a little creative!

5. Big, Dark Brown Hair

We often forget about the humble center-parting when we have hair we can do anything with but sometimes it works just going back to basics and leaving things simple.

Depending on the intricacy of your style, crochet braids can last for up to eight weeks if you maintain them properly, giving you the perfect opportunity to rock easy and natural styles just like this one. You can have as much or as little volume as you like with this style of braiding so why not go bigger than you usually would?

Make the change!

6. Crochet Twists

Giving your look more structure is also easy as shown by these crochet braid twists.

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Source: @adoreurface

It’s all about the twist and once you’re done twisting your braids, twist the top half of them into an easy, clean and simple bun, securing in place with bobby pins.

For a more dressy look, why not consider adding hair cuffs? We think they look simply beautiful with big braids!

7. Purple Crochet Braids

When you go big, you might as well go bold and what better way than with this pretty purple crochet braids?

The easiest way to take care of a style like this is to tie your hair up and cover with a scarf when you go to bed at night. A conditioning spray is also necessary to take out frizziness and increase moisture and hydration. This is a look that will require some maintenance so make sure you have both the time and the tools first.

8. Burgundy Twist Out Hair

We’ve seen pretty purple’s and now it’s time for ravishing red!

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Source: @iam.nubian

These crochet braids look stunning in this deep red shade and you’ll find it compliments many skin tones perfectly too.

If you’re too afraid to go to a deep red color like this one, ask your stylist for a reddy-brown instead? Ease your way there gradually and the transition will be much easier. A great tip if you’re not used to playing around with color.

9. Short & Curly Style

Just because you can have long braids doesn’t mean you’ve got to! Why not combine your crochet braids with a shorter look instead? We think this short and curly style is simply adorable.

Instagram / curlkalon

Source: @curlkalon

Having a full head of braids or weave can put pressure on your hair and sometimes, it’s wise to take them out and go back to a much shorter length. Every now and again, give your head and your scalp a break. It still looks pretty beautiful, we think.

10. Curly Layered Crochet Braids

To give your hair a bit more volume, ask your stylist for layers in your crochet braids. It helps to give the impression of more hair and is a great tip for long hair and short hair alike.

You can use just about any hair to recreate just about any look with crochet braids, just one of the reasons they are becoming increasingly popular. Why not opt for a style you haven’t tried before? What’s the point in having all those opportunities if you’re not going to take them?