12. Brighten Your Smile—Use Highlights On Dark Hair

Source: samcheevs – instagram.comThere’s just something about the way that highlights frame a face, so if you want to brighten your beautiful smile with a change of hairstyle, this dark to light transition will make everyone stand up and take notice of what you’ve got. If you’ve got it, flaunt it, right? This look is so expertly done, it all blends so effortlessly.

13. Taking Those Highlights Back To Your Roots

Source: rstudiobyrodney – instagram.comWho says you can’t do your roots as well? While ombre is a common look with dark and light highlight styles, this style proves you can’t put every look in a box. The way the highlights are spread smoothly and effortlessly throughout her hair shows that this expert knew exactly how to pull off the best highlights for black hair.

14. Lovely, Wispy Highlights on Dark Hair

Source: rachaeljoneshair – instagram.comDon’t you lovely a blended balayage? The stylist that created this masterpiece knows that to ensure quality results, the placement has to be on-point, and darling, this look is definitely done well. From the light blonde color to the way it is blended to perfection, this is a lovely style that will never go out of style.

15. Oh, So Pretty in Pink Highlights

Source: lilyyeh – instagram.comJust because blondes often steal the show with rose gold hair reminiscent of champagne on a summer’s day doesn’t mean you can’t stand out with your dark hair and pink highlights. We are so in love with the blend of this look, with dark pink trailing into lighter rose color tips, making for a charming style perfect for any occasion.

16. Rich Chocolate Highlights on Dark Hair

Source: amberrenesalon – instagram.comAre you not into the blonde over brown color trend? We get it. Go lighter on your dark locks by doing a milk-chocolate color that is as tantalizing as the food itself. Soft yet bold, we love the gentle contrast of this dark on dark highlight blend. What about you?