Blonde highlights are just as versatile as blonde hair color itself. There is a myriad of options, from spiky pale white crops to feminine golden hues shimmering in the sunlight. Adding ash blonde, platinum, honey blonde, caramel, or strawberry blonde highlights, you can immediately boost your hairstyle without changing the haircut. See 30 bold and subtle blonde color highlights ideas for inspiration!

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#1: Highlights on Dirty Blonde Hair

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Just look at this beautiful blend of warm and cool blondes that gives depth to the color and creates a sophisticated hair color solution you won’t see on every other girl. Go for messy loose curls for an overall style that leaves a lasting impression.

#2: Dirty Blonde and Creamy Highlights

The hairstyle with dark blonde base and warm platinum blonde highlights speaks for itself. Intricate yet natural, it gives the feel of a discrete yet well thought out coloring.

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#3: Dirty and White Blonde Balayage

You have seen how great blonde highlights look on dirty blonde base, so it is no wonder that the two tones’ gradient is so chic. Ask your stylist to place lighter shades closer to your face and on the tips for an airy, weightless hairstyle.

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#4: Brown and Blonde Highlight on Black Hair

Here is another excellent take on blonde streaks framing the face. It warms the black base and looks very natural in combination with dark brown.

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#5: Choppy Hairstyle with Blonde Highlights

Your color should bring attention to the texture of your hair without competing with it. The soft blonde color and tousled choppy waves make a harmonious couple.

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#6: Caramel Blonde Highlights

Caramel blonde has this reddish tone in it that makes the hairstyle so exquisite. Central parting and caramel highlights on curtain bangs is a great move in this coloring too.