They say, "Blondes have more fun," but you don’t need to go full blonde to capture that vibe. If you’re rocking brown hair, a few blonde highlights are all it takes to hop on the trend. This color combination is perfect for every hair type and texture, and with so many variations of brown and blonde shades to choose from, it’s a versatile look that can work for anyone.
We’ve gathered 17 gorgeous examples of brown hair with blonde highlights that show why this two-tone style is a total must-try. Scroll ahead for all the inspo.
1. Honey Blonde Money Pieces
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Jennifer Lopez is the ultimate example of how to rock brown hair with blonde highlights. Her signature honey-blonde money pieces light up her brunette locks beautifully.
2. Light Brown and Blonde
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Elizabeth Olsen’s lighter brown base blends effortlessly with her bright blonde highlights, giving her an airy, natural look.
3. Glamorous Caramel Blonde
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Miranda Cosgrove’s deep, dark chocolate hair gets a gorgeous contrast with caramel and golden blonde highlights, focused around her face for a soft, glamorous vibe.
4. Multidimensional Blonde
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Selena Gomez plays with several shades of blonde, from lighter hues to warmer tones, creating a multidimensional effect on her brunette hair.
5. Ash Blonde Waves
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Ashley Park’s hair features the perfect balance of cool and warm tones, with ash-blonde highlights adding depth to her brunette waves.
6. Glossy Blonde Highlights
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Emilia Clarke’s delicate blonde highlights blend seamlessly into her brown hair, giving her locks a glossy, dimensional finish.
7. Strawberry Blonde Ombré
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Ana De Armas demonstrates the beauty of ombré, with her dark brown roots transitioning into a soft, strawberry blonde from mid-length down.
8. Hints of Blonde
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Daisy Edgar Jones keeps things soft and subtle, blending light blonde highlights with her natural brown hair to create a natural, lived-in look.
9. Babylight Blonde
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Hailey Bieber opts for the babylight technique, using delicate blonde highlights to gently brighten up her chocolate brown hair.
10. Chic Caramel Blonde
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Halle Berry’s chic, thin caramel blonde highlights add a beautiful contrast to her dark brown base for a sophisticated style.
11. Golden Hour Blonde
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Lily Aldridge’s honey-blonde highlights give her brown hair that “golden hour” glow, making it seem like she’s always in perfect light.
12. Bright Blonde
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Add warm, golden blonde highlights to brown hair, and watch the instant transformation. The added brightness and dimension take any brunette look up a notch.
13. Butter Blonde
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Olivia Wilde’s butter blonde highlights are all the rage, and her face-framing yellow-blonde streaks give her brown hair a trendy, spring-ready update.
14. Subtle Streaks of Blonde
Instagram/ @stormreid
Storm Reid shows how a touch of honey-blonde highlights can make a big difference. Thin sections of blonde blend beautifully with her natural color for a soft, radiant look.
15. Gradient Blonde
Instagram/ @jordynwoods
Jordyn Woods’ hair features a stunning gradient effect, transitioning smoothly from dark brown roots to golden blonde tips, creating a beautifully blended look.
16. Golden Girl Blonde
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Beyoncé’s iconic chestnut brown hair with golden blonde highlights is the ultimate inspiration for anyone looking to add some brightness to their brunette base.
17. Graduated Bronde
Instagram/ @mariahcarey
Mariah Carey mixes ash blonde with milk chocolate highlights to create a perfectly balanced bronde look that’s equal parts blonde and brunette.
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