Lowlights for brown hair are one or two shades darker sections of colors dyed into a brown base color. These streaks are the opposite of the highlights. But what are lowlights in hair for? These add natural-looking volume and dimension to your mane by creating shadows and depth.
Traditional foiling or the modern balayage technique usually does the job for lowlights. Finding the right shade to balance and blend seamlessly into your natural brunette base should be your first mission, and to do this, you’ll need an expert hair colorist to guide you.
Waves partner well with lowlights because of the multi-dimensional effect they create. By leaning into the dark side, you can avoid a monotonous look and boost your hair instantly.
Brunette babes Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, and Sofia Vergara tried this hair color trick, and their locks never looked any sexier!
Before your next hair appointment, get some ideas by checking out these stunning photos of lowlights for brown hair!
#1 Blended Lowlights and Highlights for Natural Brunettes
Get the ultimate dimension with blended lowlights and highlights for natural brunettes. Brown hair with blonde highlights and lowlights is the perfect combination for your look. Bright blonde and brown hues give your hair the right amount of pop for beautiful shine and dimension and are surprisingly low-maintenance.
#2: Straight Bob Cut With Lowlights
If you want to add depth and dimension to your brown hairstyle, a straight bob cut could be the perfect option. Adding darker lowlight tones to your hair creates a beautiful contrast with your straight bob. Asking for caramel, chocolate, or burgundy can enhance your natural hair color and add richness. They work well for individuals with brown hair as they bring out different undertones, providing a more vibrant look. Remember, your shade should complement your skin tone and highlight your features.
#3 Face-Framing Lowlights for Older Women
Face-framing lowlights for older women can change your look for the better! Adding some depth to your color can make you look and feel half your age. These different hues will also add texture and volume to your hair. It’s a definite win-win situation!
#4 Lowlights on Mid-Length Wavy Hair with a Money Piece
Brunette lowlights on mid-length wavy hair with a money piece are a great way to tone down your summer blonde. Remember that brown hair can add as much depth as you want! Remember to keep it nice and bright around your face for that money piece to pop.
#5 Espresso-Colored Lowlights on a Brown Mane
The hair contouring method achieves the espresso-colored low lights on a brown mane. Ladies should consider their age because not every color suits all ages. Moreover, when incorporating these on dark hair, ensure the salon uses high-quality products. It’s important that the product lasts and the dye color doesn’t fade after several washes.
#6 For Mousy Brown Hair
This long, wavy hairstyle features lowlights that add depth and dimension to a mousy brown base. The mix of subtle, cool-toned blonde highlights and darker lowlights creates a beautiful contrast, making it perfect for someone wanting a naturally sun-kissed look. This style is ideal for medium to fine hair types, as the added texture from the waves boosts volume. Plus, the color blend is low-maintenance, allowing roots to grow in seamlessly.
#7 Lowlights for Greying Brown Hair
Get a seriously multi-dimensional look when you see the trend. Combine a natural silver hair color with ashy blonde streaks for an awesome result. This technique can transform a thinning mane into a dense-looking one!
#8 Lowlights for Chestnut Brown Hair
Revamp your light hair with tones darker than your natural ones for a really interesting and textured look. With these, you don’t need to worry about your hair losing dimension, as it will never happen!
#9 Light Brown Hair with Mocha Brown Lowlights
Check out this full head of balayage. With a beautiful, healthy brunette mane like this, a low-maintenance and darker color for fall is what you need for a fresh new look.
#10 Mousy Brown with Lowlights
Marvel at the stunning dimensions of mousy brown straight hair! Stylist Katie did a root melt, a lowlight, and a toner that transformed this color into a subtle, sun-kissed look. With its dimension, this colored hair would flatter most ladies with any skin tone.
#11 Hazelnut Brown Lowlights
Take your fall-ready hair darker and warmer when you get a beautiful color correction with hazelnut brown lowlights like these! This hair will be recognized anywhere for its simplicity and femininity.
#12 Subtle Lowlights for Reddish Brown Hair
Go brighter and more dimensional with these lowlights on absolutely gorgeous balayage hair like hers! You’ll get depth and uniqueness for your look with the right combination of reds, blondes, and a chestnut base.
#13 Honey Brown Hair with Chocolate Brown Lowlights
Who wouldn’t fall head over heels with this mocha hazelnut base with chocolate hair on beachy waves?! These lowlights in brown hair are a low-maintenance and stunning technique to liven up your plain brunette mane. The melted roots will allow your natural hair color to grow without regular visits to the salon.
#14 For Ash Brown Hair
These lowlights for an ash brown hair color are earthy, cool, and melted with some dimensional sun-kissed pieces. If you’re afraid to go for blonde hair, this is a perfect happy medium color. It’s very lived-in, natural, and can be low-maintenance for both cut and color. I recommend using The Perfect Brunette shampoo and conditioner by Pravana to prolong the color.
#15 Dark Red Lowlights for Dark Brown Hair
I would describe this look as light brown hair (level 5) with red/violet lowlights (level 6/7) on dark brown tresses. The best thing about this dark hair is that it’s not too long or short. It’s the perfect length to wear up or down and straight or curled.
#16 Caramel Brown Hair
This is a bob with a slight angle, enhanced with a caramel brown hue and some lowlights. If you’re a natural redhead (like the model in the photo) but want some light and darker balayage hidden pieces, know that it would be a nice blend as it grows out.
#17 Dark Caramel Lowlights for Medium Brown Hair
This medium brown hair color features dark caramel lowlights in a loose and tousled style. The best thing about this kind of style is the ease of it. The color is a low-maintenance natural look using the natural color as the base so it won’t have any new growth.”
#18 Deep Red Lowlights for Cinnamon Brown Hair
This tousled, wavy bob features a unique mix of rose-gold and copper lowlights blended into a golden brown base. The color placement here is strategically feathered, with deeper saturation near the roots that transitions softly towards the ends, adding natural dimension without overwhelming the look. Great for medium to thick hair with a naturally wavy texture, this style works especially well for those wanting warmth and depth without frequent salon visits. Note: reds can fade, so color-safe products are essential.
#19 Rose Brown Lowlights
This rose brown wavy lob with lowlights is stunning. Heat is the secret thief of color. Always support your hair color with products and guidelines recommended by your stylist!
#20 Red-violet Lowlights on Golden Brown
These red-violet on golden brown hair are amazing. I was creative with applying the lowlights. I didn’t saturate the scalp to the ends. I heavily saturated near the scalp and feathered the color as I got to the mid-ends to maintain brightness through the ends.
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