A burnished caramel balayage adds a touch of color and warmth to Zoe Saldaña’s jet-black hair. “Since the color starts lower, there's no need to worry about root touch-ups as often ...

This look is more blonde than brunette, but you can always work with your stylist to customize the color. Jessica Szhor’s rich brunette balayage looks like ribbons of caramel have been blended ...

And people say the perfect color doesn't exist ... think golden copper and warm mocha blonde, hand-painted for that seamless, lived-in effect. A balayage or freehand technique “works best ...

noting to request a soft balayage technique. “The color should not be too warm or too cool, sitting right in the middle of golden and caramel tones.” Emily Ratajkowski is another prime example ...