To be fair, there’s a lot of terminology out there around hair color, but before we even touch the balayage and ombré of it all, let’s take it back to the basics.

Highlights, lowlights, partial foil highlights, babylights, balayage, ombré, the list goes on. If you've settled on highlights but aren't sure what's best for you, fear not.

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance way to lighten your hair, you might be deciding between balayage vs. highlights. Here’s what you need to know.

Keep scrolling for 15 of the best highlights for dark brown hair, plus tips from top colorists. What to Consider Before Getting Highlights Go Natural-Looking ...

Learn the difference between balayage and highlights. View inspo pictures with blonde, brown, and red hair. We show balayage styles on straight and curly hair.

These highlights can work on a range of brunette shades from dark to medium. Balayage Brunette Hair With Highlights and Lowlights No matter what your hair type or texture is, you can't go wrong ...

Getty Images. Bronde is a staple shade, especially if you want to add blonde highlights on brown hair. To recreate Gisele Bündchen’s signature color, mix a dark blonde and light brown color ...

Zendaya's baby-fine balayage highlights here are radiating. Kaeding recommends this style as a source of inspiration for brunettes looking to add gorgeous dimension to their short hair. 18 of 20 ...