Ash blonde highlights feature cool undertones that enhance skin tones of various hues, while Balayage, the hair coloring technique that hand-paints highlights, creates a natural sun-kissed effect.
This smoky ash balayage features a dark ash brown base complemented with light ash blonde babylights for an expertly blended effect. Add some shimmer with silver-infused ends for extra shimmer.
Smoky Blush
TikTok users will no doubt recognize this look from spring 2023: finger eyeliner-inspired finger makeup looks are trending like crazy on TikTok and beyond, while this smudged makeup look is just as cool and easy. Bhatty describes it as “the anti-perfectly blended red carpet-ready smoky eye”; Kate Moss and Deepica Padukone are two queens of this type of smoky. “It is slightly soft goth and intensely grunge.”
Achieve maximum impact with this blush technique by choosing a duo of cream and powder formulas in matching shades. For optimal results, apply one layer of cream blush over foundation or tinted moisturizer first before dusting a bit of powder shade over cheekbones for additional sculpting and dimension.
Test out smoky blush with a sleek midi skirt and sheer-to-satin brown lip for an effortlessly cool beauty look, or pair it with an ash balayage and bold liner to achieve the same result.
Green
If a bold green shade seems too bold for you, try switching up the trend with a more subdued smoky take. Wearing it from Blake Lively to Cara Delevingne, this hue complements multiple skin tones while adding depth and dimension to brunette locks. Have your colorist apply it using the balayage technique, which mimics nature with subtle transitions of subtle hues; and keep the color looking fresh between touchups using Kerastase Soin Acide Chroma Gloss treatments like Kerastase Soin Acide Chroma Gloss nourishing hair care treatments like Kerastase Soin Acide Chroma Gloss treatments!
Achieved without much maintenance or styling effort, smoky ash blonde is an easy and low-maintenance way to rejuvenate a dark, cool brown base color. Your colorist can add icy blonde balayage through your locks for an authentic, sun-kissed finish, while face-framing balayage adds more dimension by drawing attention to features while brightening complexion – opt for thin ribbons of silvery mauve over your ashy strands, as seen on model Barbara Palvin!
Silver
Silver’s cool undertones suit many complexions and can look particularly striking on dark brunette hair. If you’re nervous about taking the color lighter, opt for light ash brown highlights which add contrast without washing out your natural hue. Or ask your stylist to paint on face-framing babylights to give an eye-catching sun-kissed finish.
Smoky locks have become an increasingly popular trend, popularized by celebrities from Blake Lively to Cara Delevingne and further increasing its appeal. For an eye-catching contrast, try adding pastel-toned ash blonde balayage for an airy and delicate effect.
To achieve an ideal blend, it is recommended that professional smoky ash balayage be completed at a salon using expert hands. Furthermore, using products specifically made for color-treated hair may help preserve its vibrancy and healthiness over time. Touch-ups should occur every 12 weeks in order to keep a dimensional and consistent look – the frequency will depend on both natural hair growth rate and contrast levels between current shade and ash blonde highlights.
Ash
Instagram feeds will reveal an increase in ash-brown hair color this fall, providing a rich yet cool tone that flatters all skin tones. Ash brown offers a neutral shade which exudes smokiness that works for every skin tone.
Opt for a natural look with a light ash brown balayage that’s perfectly blended from roots to ends for an effortless style. Fair complexions look especially lovely with cool undertones while olive skin tones benefit from adding some warmth in their mid-lengths and ends.
For a bolder take on this trend, ask your stylist for a dark ash brown balayage with shadow roots and lighter highlights throughout. Darker strands create depth while lighter highlights soften the look. Pair this shade with wavy locks scrunched up with EIMI Ocean Spritz to maximize luminescent shine.
