Want Chunky Highlights? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
April 24, 2023
Black and Blonde
For maximum contrast, go for a dark, edgy base with cool-toned blonde highlights. To make your features pop, keep the hair framing your face extra icy and pale. The results are early 2000s-inspired hair goals.
Copper and Blonde
Copper is one of this year’s trendiest hair colors, and we’re in love with how the color pops against these chunky, golden blonde highlights. They offer a subtle, pretty contrast that’s perfect for spring and summer.
Brown and Honey Blonde
Honey blonde highlights stun against a warm, golden brown base. We love how chic and sophisticated chunky highlights look on this sleek, shoulder-length bob.
Blue and Black
Dark blue highlights add a fun pop of color to black hair. If your hair is naturally black, you’ll only have to bleach it to a medium blonde shade before you add the blue dye on top — meaning your hair will sustain less damage than if you choose a pale or pastel shade.
Auburn and Beige Blonde
Neutral blonde money pieces and chunky highlights will light up your face and stand out against a dark auburn base.
Platinum Blonde Highlights
If you love the platinum blonde life, you can still rock chunky highlights. The sunny hue looks bright and high-contrast against a barely visible, beige blonde base. To keep your blonde looking as cool-toned as possible, purple shampoo is a must-have. We recommend the Kérastase Bain Ultra-Violet Purple Shampoo.Baby Blonde and Dark Brown
Chunky highlights and curly hair are a match made in heaven. The bright blonde pieces make your curl pattern stand out and they grow out in a low-maintenance, natural-looking way. To keep your curls looking springy and soft after bleaching them, make sure to incorporate a hydrating hair mask, like the Carol’s Daughter Goddess Strength Cocoon Hydrating Hair Mask, into your hair-care routine.Chunky Lowlights
Yes, chunky lowlights can also be a thing. A scattering of peekaboo black lowlights add an edgy layer of dimension underneath icy, platinum blonde color. This hairstylist used tape-in extensions to avoid putting black dye on her client’s well-kept platinum strands.
Pink and Grey
This soft, low-contrast style alternates sections of soft, baby pink highlights with a silvery gray tone. We think the color combo is the perfect way to marry chunky highlights with the balletcore trend.Dark Cherry and Fire Engine Red
Fiery red highlights provide a bold, colorful juxtaposition against a dark, cherry red hue. To make your chunky highlights pop even more, try pairing the split-dye sections side by side in blunt bangs.
Bright Pink and Black
Unlike the chunky highlights of the past, today’s looks don’t have to be stripe-y — in fact, they can be surprisingly subtle, even when they’re painted on in a hot pink hue. Just keep the highlights extra chunky and bright near your face to draw attention to your features.
Multicolored Chunky Highlights
If you can’t pick just one shade for your highlights, go for a mix of colors to suit your mood. This jet-black wig features ribbons of blonde, caramel and bright red highlights woven throughout.
Mushroom Brown Highlights
You can still get in on the chunky highlights trend while keeping your hair dark. A dusting of mushroom brown highlights on chestnut brown or black hair looks subtle and is a low-maintenance, minimally damaging way to lighten your hair.Rose Gold Highlights
Rose gold is a pretty, shimmery color that looks amazing on all hair colors. It brightens up brunette strands, adds a touch of rosiness to blondes and is subtle enough to almost blend in on redheads. Plus, the color looks extra pretty when it catches the light.
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