3. Silky Almond Milk
The silky almond milk style is a brilliant way to incorporate softness into darker hair. It involves using a “babylights” technique to add very thin, light-brown ribbons throughout the hair, creating a seamless, almost iridescent finish. The name comes from the way the color looks—light, nutty, and incredibly smooth. This is a very elegant and understated version of milk brown hair color that focuses on shine and health rather than high contrast. It is perfect for those who want their hair to look glossy and well-conditioned, as the lighter ribbons catch the light beautifully without looking like traditional, chunky highlights.
How to Make
Begin with a neutral medium-brown base. Using a very fine-tooth comb, isolate tiny, thin strands of hair—the “babylights”—and apply a light-brown shade that is two levels lighter than your base. Because the sections are so thin, the color will blend perfectly with your natural hair, creating a multi-dimensional, soft finish. After coloring, rinse and apply a high-shine, clear glossing treatment to the entire head. This gloss is the secret to the “silky” appearance, as it seals the cuticle and maximizes the light-reflecting properties of the hair strands, giving you that polished, high-end, almond-inspired look.
Things Needed
- Neutral medium-brown base dye
- Light brown tint for babylights
- Clear high-shine gloss
- Fine-tooth comb for babylights
- Aluminum foils
- Color-safe shampoo
- Deep hydration mask
