20 Balayage Hair Color Ideas

July 24, 2024

20 Balayage Hair Color Ideas

A photo that shows Balayage Hair Color Ideas

Balayage is a popular hair technique that hairstylists use to achieve natural-looking and sun-kissed balayage hair. What differentiates Balayage from other popular hair techniques like highlights, ombré, and dip dye is that the hair color you get from this technique appears well-blended, more natural-looking, and the highlights look less uniform. This means the highlights you get from balayage don’t appear as uniform vertical strands of hair that look exactly the same as the others.

In French, it means ‘to sweep’. Our hairstylists in our hair salons in Singapore implement this by using natural and synthetic brushes to paint the hair color onto one’s hair.


Having been in the industry for over 28 years, we have worked on thousands of balayage hair creations for our clients. Among the numerous hair colors, the popular balayage hair colors requested by our dear customers are ash brown, light brown, caramel, rose gold, copper, and ruby red, to name a few.

If you are thinking about getting a hair makeover or looking for balayage hair color ideas, you’re in the right place.


In this article, we delve deep into different balayage hair color ideas – what hair color suits your hair type or skin color, the hair colors involved to achieve a certain color, and photos of balayage hair done by our talented hairstylists from our hair salons in Singapore.

Balayage Hair Color Ideas

1. Ash Brown Hair

A photo of Ash brown balayage hair

Also known as “Ashy brown,” ash brown is one of the most popular hair colors loved by our customers. It is achieved by using light to medium brown hair colors and a grayish tint. With this hair color, you’ll get a cool-toned and muted balayage hair.

It is a versatile hair color and is ideal if you prefer a subtle look. For more hair color ideas, ash brown is a great starting point.

2. Dark Chocolate

A photo of a Dark chocolate balayage hair

Dark chocolate hair color will give you warm, medium to dark tones. This hair color is ideal for those with pale and olive skin tones. To achieve this hair color, our hairstylists usually blend red and gold shades together. If you're looking for hair color in Singapore, dark chocolate is a timeless choice.

3. Chestnut Brown

Chestnut balayage hair

Another common balayage hair color requested by our customers is Chestnut brown. This warm tone is achieved by mixing shades of red and medium browns. You have the option to customize the intensity of this hair color based on your skin complexion. Ideally, this is a hair color that suits those with medium skin tones.

4. Light Brown

Light brown balayage hair

Light brown is achieved by using brown undertones and highlights. Usually, our customers opt for caramel, golden, and blonde highlights to complement their brown undertone. This hair color typically requires bleaching.

This color is ideal if you want to achieve a striking and versatile look and is also perfect for those with a warm skin complexion. This is one of the popular balayage hair ideas among our clients.

5. Purple

Purple balayage hair

If you want striking purple streaks, this is a hair color you might like. To get this result, you will need to get your hair bleached, and then our hairstylists usually mix different shades of purple like dark, light, and lavender or lilac. Purple highlights can be an exciting addition to your list of hair color ideas.

6. Auburn Brown

Auburn brown balayage hair

This hair color is generally achieved by using deep red and brown tones. If you prefer something light, getting an auburn hair color will look more orange than reddish-brown. This warm tone is flattering to all skin complexions.

7. Caramel

Caramel Balayage Hair

This is a warm hair color attained by mixing golden brown, blonde, light brown, and sometimes tinges of red. It complements a dark base hair color because it makes the highlights stand out. Caramel is a sought-after choice for hair color in Singapore.

8. Honey Blonde

Honey blonde balayage hair

This is a warm tone that uses brown, blonde, and red undertones. It usually matches almost any hair color base and those with warm skin tones. You may pair this hair color with subtle highlights like auburn.

9. Golden Blonde

Golden blonde balayage hair

Golden blonde is a warm color that makes use of light brown, golden, and honey blondes. Sometimes, tinges of caramel are also blended to get that added warmth and dimension. This balayage hair color is perfect if you want a shiny and apparent look.

10. Platinum Blonde

Platinum blonde balayage hair

If you want a cooler tone that is also low maintenance, you may opt for platinum blonde. This hair color blends blonde and white. Do note that this color requires bleaching too. Platinum blonde is a trendy option for those exploring hair color ideas.

11. Bronde Balayage

Bronde balayage hair

This balayage hair color is best achieved by using brown and blonde together. This type of color will require highlights and bleaching. This hair color best suits those with a warm skin complexion.

12. Rose Gold

Rose gold balayage hair

Rose gold is another highly requested hair color in our hair salons. This color combines pinkish red shades and gold undertones. It usually complements those with olive and warm skin complexions. You may opt to have the colors well-blended together or make the gold undertones apparent at the top part and the pink color at the bottom of your hair.

13. Copper

Copper balayage hair

This is a warm hair color that combines red, brown, and hints of gold. This trendy hair color is loved by our clients and even celebrities! It adds depth to one’s hair, and our clients often choose copper red or copper brown depending on whether they want the red or brown shade to be more apparent.

14. Cinnamon

Cinnamon balayage hair

To get this warm tone, our hairstylists use a medium brown undertone and mix brown, ginger, and red highlights. Cinnamon hair is a type of brunette hair color that adds dimension to one’s hair, especially when combined with highlights. Cinnamon is an excellent option for those considering new balayage hair ideas.

15. Cherry Cola

Cherry cola balayage hair

Cherry cola balayage hair uses a brown base combined with deep red, cherry, or burgundy red. This warm color is ideal for most skin tones!

16. Ruby Red

Ruby Red balayage hair

Ruby red makes use of different shades of red such as deep red and burgundy. Mixing these types of red results in a vibrant ruby red. This balayage hair color is ideal if you want a bold and vibrant look. You may ask your hairstylist to adjust the amount of reds used to achieve the ideal ruby red you want. This color is ideal for those with darker skin tones.

17. Fire Orange

Fire orange balayage hair

Fire orange is similar to copper but looks bolder with more rusty orange tones. If you want a bold hair color, this could be one of your choices.

18. Smokey Balayage

Smokey balayage hair

Smokey balayage hair is best achieved when cool and muted tones are combined to get that smoky look. This type of balayage hair color uses hints of silver and grey and a dark base color. You will notice that the roots tend to be darker and gradually become lighter towards the tips. The hints of silver and grey make this hair color stand out and add dimension to one’s hair.

19. Silver

Just like the smokey balayage, silver balayage hair features dark roots that gradually transition to lighter tones. To achieve this, our hairstylists use silver or grey tones, and this will require bleaching since it is a light hair color.

20. Golden Brown

Golden brown balayage hair

If you don’t want to go for something very light and bold, golden brown is ideal for you. This balayage hair color requires the use of a dark brown base and golden strands of highlights. This is ideal for those with a warm complexion. Golden brown is a classic choice for hair color in Singapore.

Ready to get your balayage hair at Kimage Salon?

If you're looking for a hair salon in Singapore and a personalized balayage hair colouring experience, our hairstylists are here for you. Established in 1994, we are a boutique hair salon chain renowned for enhancing individual personalities through expert hairdressing. With nine outlets across Singapore and a team of skilled hairdressers, we offer a wide range of services, including hair colouring, treatments, perming, and straightening.


At Kimage, our experienced stylists take the time to understand your preferences and skin tone to recommend the perfect hair colour for you. If you’re looking for a subtle change or a bold new look, we provide a comfortable and professional environment to help you achieve your desired style. Plus, we often have some of the best hair colour deals here in Singapore, so you get top-notch quality without breaking the bank.

Visit Kimage Salon to schedule an appointment here and discover the perfect hair colour that complements your skin tone and personal style.

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