Many dark-haired women avoid bright blonde coloring because they consider it too difficult and annoying to take care of the root regrowth. However, if you opt for blonde hair with dark roots, you can forget about this issue and achieve a mesmerizing blonde shade that has impressive depth, looks natural and is easy to maintain. Check out these magnificent ideas to pick the most inspiring style and join the blonde camp in 2023!
1. Sassy and Delightful
This dimensional bob is a real masterpiece! A cool blonde hair color and natural brunette roots create a sophisticated yet trendy match. At the same time, this combination makes the hairstyle low maintenance.
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2. Long Blonde Hair with Dark Roots
Go for this lovely dreamy look to showcase the beauty of your long voluminous locks. Combine face-framing layers with delightful blonde shades, and stun everyone with your new hairstyle.
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3. Blonde Balayage and Root Touch Ups
To create this gorgeous champagne blonde hair, ask the hair colorist for highlights blended with the dark brown roots. Adress a colorist you trust as making a beautiful color transition from the untouched requires knowledge and mastery.
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4. Natural Roots and Beige Blonde Highlights
With this hair coloring technique, you can forget about regular dyeing, which can be truly time-consuming. Mid-shaft highlights with darker roots will help you avoid the hassle and keep this fascinating look for longer.
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5. Buttery Tones on Natural Brown Hair
Wavy layers and buttery blonde highlights perfectly complement each other! Tousle up your bob to get a messy, playful look like this, and fix the result with a texturizing spray.
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6. Stunning Blonde Highlights on Dark Hair
It’s hard to resist this tempting medium haircut with bright blonde chunky highlights! This light hue will perfectly contrast the natural base; however, if you want to create a softer and warmer look, add a light brown tone as well.
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7. Dimensional Golden Curls with Dark Roots
Stun everyone with your gorgeous golden curls! Whether you have to go on a romantic date or meet with colleagues, all eyes will be on you, as this hairdo is made to shine!
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8. Ash Blonde Pixie with Dark Roots
Can you imagine a more stylish haircut than this chic blonde pixie bob? A nape undercut accentuates the contrast of blonde hair and dark roots, making the style look edgy. Needless to say, stacked layers bring hair more volume on top, while a long side fringe elongates the face beautifully.
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9. Sassy Blonde Ombré
If you want to add bright accents to your brown hair, suggest trying this beautiful blonde balayage while keeping your roots dark. Looks very natural, delicate, and harmonious.
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10. Long Shaggy Cut for Blonde Hair
This flattering shaggy haircut with blonde balayage is a perfect frame for your face. Use an appropriate hair styling product and slightly backcomb your dark roots to create this lightweight effect on your hair.
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11. Strawberry Blonde Hair with Shadow Roots
People will adore this pretty sun-kissed look with beach waves! Opt for warm blonde tones and root shadow to give depth to the color and create this impressive style.
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12. Blonde Balayage Highlights on Wavy Hair
The most important thing about beautiful balayage is to pick up shades that will complement each other. For example, if you have a light brown base color, pay attention to warm blonde tones. It will look feminine and exquisite!
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13. Platinum Hair and Black Roots
A blonde bob is a quite versatile hairstyle that can be customized to fit every face shape and complexion. Highlight your brown or black hair with light blonde tones to make it look chic yet effortless.
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14. Eye-Catching Blonde Root Smudge
If you need to elongate your face shape, these face-framing layers can easily fulfill this task. Pair your layered haircut with dark roots and blonde highlights to make your hair visually more voluminous and textured.
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15. Platinum Blonde Hair with Root Shadow
The icy blonde shade looks astonishing, but you should be careful when choosing this hair color as it has to complement your skin tone, like in this case. Mix your light highlights up with darker roots for a beautiful contrast.
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16. Long Ash Blonde Waves on Dark Locks
Gentle yet sexy, this hairstyle is definitely made to drive people crazy! Extra long ash blonde strands with darker roots bring in texture and dimension, making your locks shinier and thus more attractive.
Instagram / @nat_doeshair
17. Bronde Locks with Dark Roots
Blonde strands and dark roots make up an ultra-chic look. Go for this long wavy bronde style to create an eye-catching smooth transition of dark to light colors.
Instagram / @hairbykacie1
18. Rooted Blonde Hairstyle for Black Women
Although you may not surprise anyone with balayage hair coloring anymore, the combination of sandy blonde highlights and natural black roots looks pretty catchy, especially on black women. It will refresh your look and bring more attention to your appearance.
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19. Blonde Balayage and Root Shadow Bob
This shoulder-length bob with choppy ends will add girly vibes to your appearance, allowing you to look younger. Darker roots will not only make your hairstyle easier to maintain but also boost the volume of your fine hair.
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20. Icy Blonde Style for Short Straight Hair
Sleek hair always looks chic and fashionable, but you can always step it up with a drastic white blonde shade. If you have brown brows and eyes, be sure to opt for blonde hair with dark roots to tie the look together.
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21. Face-Framing Highlights on Dark Brown Base
Ladies with warm skin tones require the same warm hair colors to complement their appearance. Choose between beige-blonde and caramel shades to bring a little contrast to your warm brown base. This will also help you add dimension and movement to your tresses.
Instagram / @_hairbypaula
22. Medium Blunt Rooted Blonde Hairstyle
If you are looking for a low-maintenance yet stylish solution for your medium hair, you may like this blonde blunt haircut. Save it to the gallery and show it to your hair stylist to repeat this stunning dimensional balayage.
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23. Smooth Dark to Caramel Blonde Hair Fade
If you want to add warm tones to your dark brown hair, try these caramel blonde shades. They will freshen up your style and make your hair look really yummy. Add longer front locks to elongate and frame your face.
Instagram / @barlyhair
24. Low-Maintenance Blonde Balayage
Enjoy the added depth and volume with a light blonde balayage that starts lower than usual. Trendy hair color like this keeps salon visits to the minimum and looks gorgeous on both wavy and straight hair so that you can style it either way.
Instagram / @hairbybec
25. Dark Blonde Hairstyle with Dark Roots
Just look at this inspiring dark blonde hair! This style perfectly combines different shades of blonde and brown, creating a magnificently blended balayage. We guarantee nobody will be able to take their eyes off you!
Instagram / @rachel_redd
26. Warmer Tones of Blonde and Dark Roots
Does your hair look dull and dry, and lack volume? Lighter golden blonde highlights and money pieces deliver extra texture and dimension to your natural curls, refreshing your everyday look and emphasizing your facial features.
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27. Long Blonde Hairstyle with Dark Roots
This hairstyle is an excellent example of how highlighted hair may remain healthy. Dye your hair using the balayage and shadow root technique, and apply quality conditioner to moisturize and protect your bright blonde locks from damage.
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28. Lovely Natural Look with Dark Brown Roots
Ashy money pieces are made to complement and enrich brown hair. This will also give extra volume and texture to your strands, which is a good life hack for ladies with thin hair types. You may wear these cute soft waves anywhere, as they will match any outfit.
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29. Platinum Pixie Bob with Dark Roots
This stacked bob is an ideal solution for thin-haired women. Combine icy blonde hair with jet black roots and blow dry your locks on one side — and you are ready to go!
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30. Honey Blonde Curls for Natural Brunettes
Why stop on one color if you can make a cool multi-tone hairstyle using a root smudge technique? Mixing beige blonde hair with dark brown roots doesn’t only make the hair color gentler on your hair texture, but also creates a fantastic look for work and after-work parties!
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With this vast hairstyle selection, you will definitely have an idea for your new rooted blonde hairstyle. Remember to give much TLC to your color-treated hair and maintain the right cool shade with a purple shampoo.
