From all-out brunette balayage to a subtle wash of warmth, this trending sun-kissed brunette hair color is all over you and your client's social media. Celebrity haircolorist Tracey Cunningham describes the look as, "Inspired by a post-vacation glow, Sun-kissed Bronde has a multi-tonal, lit-from-within effect. It adds dimensional brightness with lower maintenance for an easy, breezy summer look." Scroll through our diverse list of sun-kissed brunette variations to let your next appointment scroll through OR screenshot to send for drool-worthy inspo.

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Dimensional face-framing with luminous, sun-kissed blonde dimension.

Warm Lived-In Balayage

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Dimensional, sun-kissed warmth with seamless, natural-looking dimension.

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Warm honey tones with sun-kissed dimensional depth and luminous shine.

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+78%

Hand-painted highlights with seamless, dimensional color flow.

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Rich chocolate base with luminous caramel-painted dimension.

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