2. Caramel Face-Framing Highlights

Medium-length brunette hair in loose waves with mocha balayage and bright caramel face-framing highlights

Brighter pieces right around the face open up your whole look. This version of mocha balayage concentrates caramel-toned highlights near the hairline, so your skin looks lit from within.

It’s a brilliant low-commitment refresh if the rest of your hair already has some dimension — your stylist only needs to lighten the front sections.

What You’ll Need

  • A face-framing highlight appointment (or a balayage kit for the brave)
  • Toner in a warm caramel shade
  • Heat protectant spray for styling

How to Make

  1. Ask your stylist for a money-piece style highlight around the face.
  2. Keep the rest of the hair in a soft mocha melt for contrast.
  3. Tone everything warm so the face pieces blend, not stripe.
  4. Style with loose waves to show off the brightness.