How-To: Caramel Balayage Hair Color Trend for 2024

Welcome to 2024, where caramel balayage reigns supreme! Drawing inspiration from Megan Thee Stallion’s iconic style, this trend is a delightful fusion of warm caramel highlights and a rich chocolate base, versatile for every season.


Keep reading as we show you how simple it is to DIY this coveted style using OVERTONE's award-winning, vegan and cruelty-free Coloring Conditioner.


The Allure of Caramel Balayage

Caramel balayage is bold yet natural, perfect for lighting up your summer days or adding warmth to chilly winter evenings. This trend is about striking the right balance between a statement and subtlety, making it a timeless choice for any style enthusiast.

Shadow Root: The Game-Changing Technique


What really sets the caramel balayage apart is the shadow root technique.


It’s the key to a natural, blended transition from your hair’s natural hue to the stunning caramel highlights.


The shadow root creates an effortlessly styled look that lasts all year, ensuring a fresh from the salon appearance every day.

DIY Magic with @say_lindsay


Watch @say_lindsay transform her pre-lightened hair into a caramel balayage masterpiece using OVERTONE’s Chocolate Brown Coloring Conditioner. Her step-by-step tutorial makes achieving this stylish look at home both fun and easy, proving that salon-quality results are just 10-15 minutes away.


WHAT YOU NEED:

Chocolate Brown Coloring Conditioner

$32.00

Reusable Gloves


$12.00

Eco Coloring Cape


$28.00


STEP 01: Lindsay starts by clipping the top of her clean, dry hair up so she can work in smaller, more manageable sections.


STEP 02: Using gloved hands, she applies the color from root to tip.


STEP 03: Next, Lindsay repeats the process on the remaining sections until her hair is thoroughly saturated with Coloring Conditioner.


STEP 04: She lets the color sit for 10-15 minutes.


STEP 05: Time to wash, style and reveal. And most importantly, enjoy those caramel balayage results!


Healthier Hair Color with OVERTONE


Embrace this captivating color trend with OVERTONE’s semi-permanent Coloring Conditioners.


The formulas are a natural and less-toxic way to color your hair than traditional hair dye.


Plus, they're enriched with plant-based ingredients like shea butter and a blend of coconut, avocado, evening primrose, spearmint and rosemary oils that prioritize the health of your hair and scalp.

How To Maintain Your Caramel Balayage

Reach for OVERTONE Chocolate Brown Coloring Conditioner as a fail-proof way to create your gorgeous caramel hue at home and as needed to replenish your color. To keep it soft, managable and vibrant between colorings, look to our Chocolate Brown color-depositing Daily Conditioner every time you wash.


The caramel balayage trend is an alluring, indulgent shade we predict we'll be seeing a lot more of this year. It’s about owning your style, taking inspiration from icons, and making conscious choices.


Join us in celebrating this stunning look in 2024, where fashion color meets sustainability, and individuality shines bright.