Yes, Blonde Balayage Is Still In—25 Fresh Takes to Show Your Colorist

In case you thought that balayage's moment had come and gone, we're here to let you know that the hair color method is still trending. Not only is balayage still a thing, but it's aged like fine wine—new balayage variations are undeniably the best yet.

In case you were wondering, balayage is just a highlighting technique that doesn't use foils like traditional highlights. The result is hair that looks more natural because colorists are able to paint on natural-looking streaks that blend seamlessly into hair thanks to a better ability to blend. This painted-on highlight style is a great way to get lighter hair that fades better over time, so you don't have as much upkeep. Keep reading for our favorite blonde balayage inspiration photos to show your colorist. 

This buttery balayage keeps the roots dark and melts seamlessly into a lighter shade. Keeping depth at the top ensures a natural-looking color that fades well.

Golden, warm tones are the majorly trending for anyone with a blonde ambition. Face-framing lighter pieces give this style an effortless vibe.

If you're starting with a brunette base, keep it subtle with tiny ribbons of blonde. 

Thin golden balayage all over the hair looks perfectly blended and natural. 

Brighten up your face with lighter curtain bangs. This draws all the attention to your eyes. 

Chunky highlights are in again, but for a more sophisticated take on the style, opt for chunky, face-framing balayage. 

Balayage offers a more laid-back take on bright blonde. 

This hair fades effortlessly from light brown to creamy blonde thanks to strategic streaks. 

Yes, you can pull of a high-contrast balayage. Just make sure you have plenty of lowlights to weave through your blonde. 

This take on golden hair is so dreamy. Scattered light pieces give hair tons of dimension. 

This warm toned balayage will add tons of depth to your features. 

Curly balayage is so dreamy. The blonde here is places strategically to help enhance curls. 

Money pieces are the ultimate face-framing style. Ask for the rest of your balayage to start mid-length for a relaxed vibe.

It can be tough to nail curly balayage. Make sure to go to someone who has experience coloring curly hair who can follow your curl pattern for dreamy, light-reflecting strands. 

The best part about this warm-toned balayage is the ultra-fine streaks that serve to add dimension without overpowering the dark base.

This bright balayage perfectly mimics hair that's been streaked by the sun. Light front pieces pull in light to warm your face. 

Shadowy roots make sure this blonde doesn't look too harsh. 

Strawberry blonde balayage is the perfect way to experiment with strawberry blonde tones in your hair. 

With money pieces weaved into the front and natural roots toward the back, this version of balayage will make you look sun-kissed. 

Tons of teeny streaks give hair an all-over warm effect. 

Creamy ribbons added mid-length give hair depth while still being effortless. 

Fine golden streaks added to curls give hair a multidimensional effect. 

If you love cool-toned blonde but want to try something with more depth, opt to keep your hair a bit warmer toward the roots. 

Caramel blonde face-framing pieces look amazing if you have olive undertones. 

Ask for blonde pulled through your mid-lengths to ends for curls with dimension. 

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