SOMBRÉ

   

Beyoncé’s muted highlights lead us to believe she just returned from one of her exotic, Instagram-worthy vacations.

We call Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s light-to-golden dye job the blonde sombré.

 

SLICING

The slicing technique is all about super-thin highlights applied in choppy fashion. Ashley Benson’s tiny, light-blonde streaks add depth to all of her updos.

Olivia Palermo’s thin caramel streaks are the peak of sophistication in this pulled-back look.

Alessandra Ambrosio’s sleek ‘do looks even sexier thanks to her razor-thin caramel highlights.

 

CHUNKY

Chunky highlights are pretty straightforward, but be forewarned: you must proceed with caution. Too much contrast in shades can lead to skunk-like consequences. Ciara demonstrates how to pull of the chunky look in sexy bedhead fashion.

Julianne Hough’s thick highlights brighten up her slicked-back ‘do.

Brooklyn Decker shows us how it’s done with chunky blonde streaks that masterfully pair with her surfer girl waves.

 

Originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.co.uk

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