Balayage highlights combined with dirty blonde strands are a recipe for gorgeous hair. Just look at this show-stopping 'do.

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This softly painted balayage hair screams elegance with its complementary tones and soft waves.

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In case you've been living under a rock, rose gold hair is kind of a huge thing right now. What better way to enhance already-gorgeous hair color than with some balayage highlights? Subtle copper pieces ground whimsical rosy pink strands, keeping the shade superwearable. It's the perfect hair color for anyone looking to try fashion colors without jumping in headfirst.

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Mahogany's a head-turning hue on most women. The only problem? When roots start to grow, it's totally obvious. The good news? Balayage highlights' lived-in effect allow you to strut your stuff a little longer before hitting the salon.

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Yes, balayage is known for being natural-looking and subtle -- but the technique can also be used to create a more dramatic look. Case in point? This two-tone balayage. Just make sure you hire stylist who knows the balayage technique well and can seamlessly blend your strands, like stylist Neal Malek did here.

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