{"id":1686141,"date":"2026-01-28T13:47:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1686141"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:47:46","slug":"lowlights-or-highlights-hairstylists-explain-the-key-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1686141","title":{"rendered":"Lowlights or Highlights? Hairstylists Explain the Key Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Lowlights or Highlights? Hairstylists Explain the Key Differences<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">And what&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Julyne Derrick is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in haircare. She has over a decade's worth of experience as a writer and editor.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Julyne Derrick<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nJulyne Derrick\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nJulyne Derrick is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in haircare. She has over a decade&#8217;s worth of experience as a writer and editor.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 28, 2026 08:47AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Abby Haliti is an expert in hair color. She has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, serving as a color director and currently owning a salon, specializing in hair coloring expertise and color correction.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Abby Haliti<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"woman wearing white shirt and jewelry posing in front of white background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1.webp\" title=\"img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman wearing white shirt and jewelry posing in front of white background\" title=\"img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><br \/>\nAbby Haliti\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAbby Haliti is an expert in hair color. She has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, serving as a color director and currently owning a salon, specializing in hair coloring expertise and color correction.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nAbout Byrdie&#8217;s Beauty &amp; Wellness Board\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-postscript\">Hair Color Expert <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"true\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What Are Lowlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What Are Highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Mixing Lowlights with Highlights<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Do Lowlights Work on Dark Hair?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Application<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Babylights<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Final Takeaway<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A person with a thoughtful expression hair tied back posing indoors\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person with a thoughtful expression hair tied back posing indoors\" title=\"addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brycescarlett \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lowlights add dimension and depth to hair by weaving in darker shades, enhancing its natural color.<\/li>\n<li>Highlights brighten hair by using lighter colors, offering a refreshed and vibrant look to your hairstyle.<\/li>\n<li>Combining lowlights and highlights can create a natural, blended look that emphasizes hair&#8217;s volume and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you find yourself itching to change up your hair color but don&#8217;t want to undergo a full-on transformation, both highlights and lowlights are great options. That being said, there<em> is <\/em>a difference between the two, and knowing the details will help you achieve the hair of your dreams. Simply put, highlights lighten hair with strands of a lighter color while lowlights add dimension with strands of a darker color. You can ask your stylist to add both to your hair, which can give the illusion of volume, depth, and texture. To help distinguish the difference between highlights, lowlights, and other types of hair color, we consulted with professional colorists. <strong>Keep reading to learn more about lowlights and highlights.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Loretta Wollner is a celebrity hairstylist and colorist based in New York.<\/li>\n<li>Emily Woodstrom is a master colorist based in Woodbury, MN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Lowlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>&#8220;Lowlights are dark pieces that are woven into the hair that introduce more contrast, generally used as a quick-fix for solid hair color from over highlighting,&#8221; says celebrity hair colorist, Loretta Wollner. <\/strong>But, even if you&#8217;re not trying to recover from getting one too many highlights, hair colorist, Emily Woodstrom, explains how lowlights are meant to give the hair dimension and by adding them, you can shift the actual tone of your hair. Lowlights for natural-looking hair can be darker than the lightest parts of the hair, but not darker than the darkest parts of the natural base.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Keep in mind, that lowlights are meant to be more subtle than streaks. Typically, the darker colors are spread throughout the hair evenly (versus leaving well-defined sections of color). The look can be enhanced even more with balayage, which gives the stylist more freedom to paint color rather\u00a0than the more uniform foil technique.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Woodstrom explains that highlights are sections of hair that are lighter than your natural hair color while lowlights are sections that are darker. <\/strong>&#8220;Highlighting the hair means to lift the natural base using lightener or hair color\u2014typically when you lift or highlight the hair you are going lighter,&#8221; she says. There are many different types of highlighting techniques, including balayage, &#8220;money pieces,&#8221; and ombr\u00e9.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lowlights vs Highlights: What&#8217;s the Difference? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>According to Woodstrom, highlights are used to lighten the hair, while lowlights are used to bring dimension to the hair by adding shades of a deeper hue.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re trying to decipher between lowlights and highlights, &#8220;Lowlights would be bringing the hair darker to offer contrast,&#8221; she says. While many think of their hair color as being just one shade (brunette, blonde, black), it can have many shades within it (think: dirty blonde, which is a mix of blonde and brunette, or chestnut, which can show up as a mix of brown and red). Those lighter pieces are the highlights and the darker pieces, which add deeper dimension, are lowlights.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can You Mix Lowlights with Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The short answer: yes, especially when it comes to considering your natural hair color. Your stylist may suggest adding a few lowlights in with your highlights to complement your base color. &#8220;Most clients would use a highlighting plus lowlighting technique to give a very blended, natural look,&#8221; says Woodstrom. &#8220;This technique is best for a natural grow-out process. If your stylist chooses a soft, fine weave you could go several weeks without needing a touchup.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Though lowlights can introduce more contrast immediately, they fade rather quickly in the summer months and can end up appearing brassy. Consider this if you have damaged hair, as this may mean you&#8217;ll have to re-highlight already-highlighted hair, which can contribute to breakage, according to Wollner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do Lowlights Work on Dark Hair? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The best part about lowlights is that they work for all hair colors as long as your stylist is experienced and formulates correctly. That said, Wollner notes that they can become tricky on someone whose natural base is a light brown, as well as over-processed blondes. &#8220;Clients should always have an in-depth consultation with their colorist to discuss both short-term and long-term results,&#8221; she advises.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How Are Highlights and Lowlights Applied? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To apply highlights or lowlights, your stylist will likely use foils or balayage, which are more natural-looking alternatives to all-over hair color. To maintain the most natural color, your colorist will likely stick to a shade that&#8217;s comparable to your natural color (or the current base color of your hair).\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Babylights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Babylights<\/strong><strong> are somewhere in between highlights and lowlights and involve a technique inspired by bright, sun-kissed hair.<\/strong> Essentially, babylights are just slightly brighter than your normal color\u2014so it&#8217;s much more subtle than a full-head highlight, but still offers a little added oomph.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Between lowlights, highlights, and all-over hair color, your head can spin with options. Hunt down inspiration photos of hair colors you&#8217;re drawn to and consider this: What style of color are you aiming for? If you have light hair and you want to go several shades darker, you might be better off getting an all-over hair color. And, even if you&#8217;re a die-hard hair highlighter, there may be times when you want to ask for some extra lowlights (for example, during the wintertime for some warmth).\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Are lowlights better than highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Simply put, lowlights are different than highlights, so the answer really depends on what you&#8217;re looking to achieve. If you&#8217;re looking for dimension, lowlights are a better option because they weave darker strands through your base color. If you&#8217;re looking for brightness, highlights are better option because they lighten the hair. However, a combination of both is a great way to add depth and brightness to your color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What&#8217;s the difference between lowlights and highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>According to Woodstrom, lowlights add dimension by weaving a darker color through your base while highlights lighten the hair and add brightness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What are lowlights in light brown hair?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>As lowlights are darker ribbons of color that add dimension, someone with light brown hair should choose a shade that&#8217;s no darker than the darkest part of their natural base to maintain a natural look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hair Color<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"recirc_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"recirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"card-list-1_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list-1 card-list mntl-block l-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"card-list__item_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Simone Ashley with espresso brunette curls\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/espressobrunette-3abaa053684146dfa25d2a91b9330acf-1.webp\" title=\"espressobrunette-3abaa053684146dfa25d2a91b9330acf-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/espressobrunette-3abaa053684146dfa25d2a91b9330acf-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Simone Ashley with espresso brunette curls\" title=\"espressobrunette-3abaa053684146dfa25d2a91b9330acf-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">&#8220;Espresso Brunette&#8221; Will Wake Up Your Winter Look\u201421 Ways to Try the Shade<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_2-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Andie MacDowell showing off her gray hair.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/andielede-d9790e60b1f74a98873da521d4001e84-1.webp\" title=\"andielede-d9790e60b1f74a98873da521d4001e84-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/andielede-d9790e60b1f74a98873da521d4001e84-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Andie MacDowell showing off her gray hair.\" title=\"andielede-d9790e60b1f74a98873da521d4001e84-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Thinking of Going Gray? 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looking ahead wearing a sheer outfit\" title=\"curlingiron-4e8489716e184a42b201ee6ca40816c6-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Curling Iron vs. Curling Wand: What&#8217;s the Real Difference?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt='Lily-Rose Depp with a cool-toned light brown \"milk tea\" hair color and neutral makeup' class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_470942491_900462742076143_8485220623124746306_n-ebbdc638468942ae8600fe94d2d7094f-1.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_470942491_900462742076143_8485220623124746306_n-ebbdc638468942ae8600fe94d2d7094f-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_470942491_900462742076143_8485220623124746306_n-ebbdc638468942ae8600fe94d2d7094f-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt='Lily-Rose Depp with a cool-toned light brown \"milk tea\" hair color and neutral makeup' title=\"imgi_2_470942491_900462742076143_8485220623124746306_n-ebbdc638468942ae8600fe94d2d7094f-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The Cool-Toned &#8220;Milk Tea Hair&#8221; Trend Is Piping Hot<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Two individuals with arms around each other one with long dark hair and the other with straight blonde hair\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hair-color-2-d0ac3c5b8e21495ab486d476ac1bb631-1.webp\" title=\"hair-color-2-d0ac3c5b8e21495ab486d476ac1bb631-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hair-color-2-d0ac3c5b8e21495ab486d476ac1bb631-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Two individuals with arms around each other one with long dark hair and the other with straight blonde hair\" title=\"hair-color-2-d0ac3c5b8e21495ab486d476ac1bb631-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">A Colorist&#8217;s Guide to the Single Process Color vs. Highlights vs. Double Process<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Lowlights or Highlights? Hairstylists Explain the Key Differences<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">And what&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Julyne Derrick is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in haircare. She has over a decade's worth of experience as a writer and editor.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Julyne Derrick<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nJulyne Derrick\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nJulyne Derrick is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in haircare. She has over a decade&#8217;s worth of experience as a writer and editor.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 28, 2026 08:47AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Abby Haliti is an expert in hair color. She has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, serving as a color director and currently owning a salon, specializing in hair coloring expertise and color correction.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Abby Haliti<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"woman wearing white shirt and jewelry posing in front of white background\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1.webp\" title=\"img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman wearing white shirt and jewelry posing in front of white background\" title=\"img_0828-e52e8bb997d349828da38f629cd39257-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><br \/>\nAbby Haliti\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAbby Haliti is an expert in hair color. She has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, serving as a color director and currently owning a salon, specializing in hair coloring expertise and color correction.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nAbout Byrdie&#8217;s Beauty &amp; Wellness Board\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-postscript\">Hair Color Expert <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"true\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What Are Lowlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What Are Highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What&#8217;s the Difference?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Mixing Lowlights with Highlights<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Do Lowlights Work on Dark Hair?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Application<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Babylights<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Final Takeaway<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A person with a thoughtful expression hair tied back posing indoors\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person with a thoughtful expression hair tied back posing indoors\" title=\"addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brycescarlett \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lowlights add dimension and depth to hair by weaving in darker shades, enhancing its natural color.<\/li>\n<li>Highlights brighten hair by using lighter colors, offering a refreshed and vibrant look to your hairstyle.<\/li>\n<li>Combining lowlights and highlights can create a natural, blended look that emphasizes hair&#8217;s volume and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you find yourself itching to change up your hair color but don&#8217;t want to undergo a full-on transformation, both highlights and lowlights are great options. That being said, there<em> is <\/em>a difference between the two, and knowing the details will help you achieve the hair of your dreams. Simply put, highlights lighten hair with strands of a lighter color while lowlights add dimension with strands of a darker color. You can ask your stylist to add both to your hair, which can give the illusion of volume, depth, and texture. To help distinguish the difference between highlights, lowlights, and other types of hair color, we consulted with professional colorists. <strong>Keep reading to learn more about lowlights and highlights.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Loretta Wollner is a celebrity hairstylist and colorist based in New York.<\/li>\n<li>Emily Woodstrom is a master colorist based in Woodbury, MN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Lowlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>&#8220;Lowlights are dark pieces that are woven into the hair that introduce more contrast, generally used as a quick-fix for solid hair color from over highlighting,&#8221; says celebrity hair colorist, Loretta Wollner. <\/strong>But, even if you&#8217;re not trying to recover from getting one too many highlights, hair colorist, Emily Woodstrom, explains how lowlights are meant to give the hair dimension and by adding them, you can shift the actual tone of your hair. Lowlights for natural-looking hair can be darker than the lightest parts of the hair, but not darker than the darkest parts of the natural base.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Keep in mind, that lowlights are meant to be more subtle than streaks. Typically, the darker colors are spread throughout the hair evenly (versus leaving well-defined sections of color). The look can be enhanced even more with balayage, which gives the stylist more freedom to paint color rather\u00a0than the more uniform foil technique.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Woodstrom explains that highlights are sections of hair that are lighter than your natural hair color while lowlights are sections that are darker. <\/strong>&#8220;Highlighting the hair means to lift the natural base using lightener or hair color\u2014typically when you lift or highlight the hair you are going lighter,&#8221; she says. There are many different types of highlighting techniques, including balayage, &#8220;money pieces,&#8221; and ombr\u00e9.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lowlights vs Highlights: What&#8217;s the Difference? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>According to Woodstrom, highlights are used to lighten the hair, while lowlights are used to bring dimension to the hair by adding shades of a deeper hue.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re trying to decipher between lowlights and highlights, &#8220;Lowlights would be bringing the hair darker to offer contrast,&#8221; she says. While many think of their hair color as being just one shade (brunette, blonde, black), it can have many shades within it (think: dirty blonde, which is a mix of blonde and brunette, or chestnut, which can show up as a mix of brown and red). Those lighter pieces are the highlights and the darker pieces, which add deeper dimension, are lowlights.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can You Mix Lowlights with Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The short answer: yes, especially when it comes to considering your natural hair color. Your stylist may suggest adding a few lowlights in with your highlights to complement your base color. &#8220;Most clients would use a highlighting plus lowlighting technique to give a very blended, natural look,&#8221; says Woodstrom. &#8220;This technique is best for a natural grow-out process. If your stylist chooses a soft, fine weave you could go several weeks without needing a touchup.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Though lowlights can introduce more contrast immediately, they fade rather quickly in the summer months and can end up appearing brassy. Consider this if you have damaged hair, as this may mean you&#8217;ll have to re-highlight already-highlighted hair, which can contribute to breakage, according to Wollner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do Lowlights Work on Dark Hair? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The best part about lowlights is that they work for all hair colors as long as your stylist is experienced and formulates correctly. That said, Wollner notes that they can become tricky on someone whose natural base is a light brown, as well as over-processed blondes. &#8220;Clients should always have an in-depth consultation with their colorist to discuss both short-term and long-term results,&#8221; she advises.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How Are Highlights and Lowlights Applied? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To apply highlights or lowlights, your stylist will likely use foils or balayage, which are more natural-looking alternatives to all-over hair color. To maintain the most natural color, your colorist will likely stick to a shade that&#8217;s comparable to your natural color (or the current base color of your hair).\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Babylights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Babylights<\/strong><strong> are somewhere in between highlights and lowlights and involve a technique inspired by bright, sun-kissed hair.<\/strong> Essentially, babylights are just slightly brighter than your normal color\u2014so it&#8217;s much more subtle than a full-head highlight, but still offers a little added oomph.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Between lowlights, highlights, and all-over hair color, your head can spin with options. Hunt down inspiration photos of hair colors you&#8217;re drawn to and consider this: What style of color are you aiming for? If you have light hair and you want to go several shades darker, you might be better off getting an all-over hair color. And, even if you&#8217;re a die-hard hair highlighter, there may be times when you want to ask for some extra lowlights (for example, during the wintertime for some warmth).\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Are lowlights better than highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Simply put, lowlights are different than highlights, so the answer really depends on what you&#8217;re looking to achieve. If you&#8217;re looking for dimension, lowlights are a better option because they weave darker strands through your base color. If you&#8217;re looking for brightness, highlights are better option because they lighten the hair. However, a combination of both is a great way to add depth and brightness to your color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What&#8217;s the difference between lowlights and highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>According to Woodstrom, lowlights add dimension by weaving a darker color through your base while highlights lighten the hair and add brightness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What are lowlights in light brown hair?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>As lowlights are darker ribbons of color that add dimension, someone with light brown hair should choose a shade that&#8217;s no darker than the darkest part of their natural base to maintain a natural look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Hair Color<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A person with a thoughtful expression hair tied back posing indoors\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person with a thoughtful expression hair tied back posing indoors\" title=\"addison-rae-2-ed766a6522194b618da4dedf4ebf3d25-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brycescarlett \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lowlights add dimension and depth to hair by weaving in darker shades, enhancing its natural color.<\/li>\n<li>Highlights brighten hair by using lighter colors, offering a refreshed and vibrant look to your hairstyle.<\/li>\n<li>Combining lowlights and highlights can create a natural, blended look that emphasizes hair&#8217;s volume and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you find yourself itching to change up your hair color but don&#8217;t want to undergo a full-on transformation, both highlights and lowlights are great options. That being said, there<em> is <\/em>a difference between the two, and knowing the details will help you achieve the hair of your dreams. Simply put, highlights lighten hair with strands of a lighter color while lowlights add dimension with strands of a darker color. You can ask your stylist to add both to your hair, which can give the illusion of volume, depth, and texture. To help distinguish the difference between highlights, lowlights, and other types of hair color, we consulted with professional colorists. <strong>Keep reading to learn more about lowlights and highlights.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Loretta Wollner is a celebrity hairstylist and colorist based in New York.<\/li>\n<li>Emily Woodstrom is a master colorist based in Woodbury, MN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Lowlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>&#8220;Lowlights are dark pieces that are woven into the hair that introduce more contrast, generally used as a quick-fix for solid hair color from over highlighting,&#8221; says celebrity hair colorist, Loretta Wollner. <\/strong>But, even if you&#8217;re not trying to recover from getting one too many highlights, hair colorist, Emily Woodstrom, explains how lowlights are meant to give the hair dimension and by adding them, you can shift the actual tone of your hair. Lowlights for natural-looking hair can be darker than the lightest parts of the hair, but not darker than the darkest parts of the natural base.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Keep in mind, that lowlights are meant to be more subtle than streaks. Typically, the darker colors are spread throughout the hair evenly (versus leaving well-defined sections of color). The look can be enhanced even more with balayage, which gives the stylist more freedom to paint color rather\u00a0than the more uniform foil technique.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Woodstrom explains that highlights are sections of hair that are lighter than your natural hair color while lowlights are sections that are darker. <\/strong>&#8220;Highlighting the hair means to lift the natural base using lightener or hair color\u2014typically when you lift or highlight the hair you are going lighter,&#8221; she says. There are many different types of highlighting techniques, including balayage, &#8220;money pieces,&#8221; and ombr\u00e9.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lowlights vs Highlights: What&#8217;s the Difference? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>According to Woodstrom, highlights are used to lighten the hair, while lowlights are used to bring dimension to the hair by adding shades of a deeper hue.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re trying to decipher between lowlights and highlights, &#8220;Lowlights would be bringing the hair darker to offer contrast,&#8221; she says. While many think of their hair color as being just one shade (brunette, blonde, black), it can have many shades within it (think: dirty blonde, which is a mix of blonde and brunette, or chestnut, which can show up as a mix of brown and red). Those lighter pieces are the highlights and the darker pieces, which add deeper dimension, are lowlights.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can You Mix Lowlights with Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The short answer: yes, especially when it comes to considering your natural hair color. Your stylist may suggest adding a few lowlights in with your highlights to complement your base color. &#8220;Most clients would use a highlighting plus lowlighting technique to give a very blended, natural look,&#8221; says Woodstrom. &#8220;This technique is best for a natural grow-out process. If your stylist chooses a soft, fine weave you could go several weeks without needing a touchup.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Though lowlights can introduce more contrast immediately, they fade rather quickly in the summer months and can end up appearing brassy. Consider this if you have damaged hair, as this may mean you&#8217;ll have to re-highlight already-highlighted hair, which can contribute to breakage, according to Wollner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do Lowlights Work on Dark Hair? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The best part about lowlights is that they work for all hair colors as long as your stylist is experienced and formulates correctly. That said, Wollner notes that they can become tricky on someone whose natural base is a light brown, as well as over-processed blondes. &#8220;Clients should always have an in-depth consultation with their colorist to discuss both short-term and long-term results,&#8221; she advises.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How Are Highlights and Lowlights Applied? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To apply highlights or lowlights, your stylist will likely use foils or balayage, which are more natural-looking alternatives to all-over hair color. To maintain the most natural color, your colorist will likely stick to a shade that&#8217;s comparable to your natural color (or the current base color of your hair).\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Babylights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Babylights<\/strong><strong> are somewhere in between highlights and lowlights and involve a technique inspired by bright, sun-kissed hair.<\/strong> Essentially, babylights are just slightly brighter than your normal color\u2014so it&#8217;s much more subtle than a full-head highlight, but still offers a little added oomph.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Between lowlights, highlights, and all-over hair color, your head can spin with options. Hunt down inspiration photos of hair colors you&#8217;re drawn to and consider this: What style of color are you aiming for? If you have light hair and you want to go several shades darker, you might be better off getting an all-over hair color. And, even if you&#8217;re a die-hard hair highlighter, there may be times when you want to ask for some extra lowlights (for example, during the wintertime for some warmth).\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Are lowlights better than highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Simply put, lowlights are different than highlights, so the answer really depends on what you&#8217;re looking to achieve. If you&#8217;re looking for dimension, lowlights are a better option because they weave darker strands through your base color. If you&#8217;re looking for brightness, highlights are better option because they lighten the hair. However, a combination of both is a great way to add depth and brightness to your color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What&#8217;s the difference between lowlights and highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>According to Woodstrom, lowlights add dimension by weaving a darker color through your base while highlights lighten the hair and add brightness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What are lowlights in light brown hair?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>As lowlights are darker ribbons of color that add dimension, someone with light brown hair should choose a shade that&#8217;s no darker than the darkest part of their natural base to maintain a natural look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Lowlights add dimension and depth to hair by weaving in darker shades, enhancing its natural color.<\/li>\n<li>Highlights brighten hair by using lighter colors, offering a refreshed and vibrant look to your hairstyle.<\/li>\n<li>Combining lowlights and highlights can create a natural, blended look that emphasizes hair&#8217;s volume and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you find yourself itching to change up your hair color but don&#8217;t want to undergo a full-on transformation, both highlights and lowlights are great options. That being said, there<em> is <\/em>a difference between the two, and knowing the details will help you achieve the hair of your dreams. Simply put, highlights lighten hair with strands of a lighter color while lowlights add dimension with strands of a darker color. You can ask your stylist to add both to your hair, which can give the illusion of volume, depth, and texture. To help distinguish the difference between highlights, lowlights, and other types of hair color, we consulted with professional colorists. <strong>Keep reading to learn more about lowlights and highlights.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Loretta Wollner is a celebrity hairstylist and colorist based in New York.<\/li>\n<li>Emily Woodstrom is a master colorist based in Woodbury, MN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Lowlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>&#8220;Lowlights are dark pieces that are woven into the hair that introduce more contrast, generally used as a quick-fix for solid hair color from over highlighting,&#8221; says celebrity hair colorist, Loretta Wollner. <\/strong>But, even if you&#8217;re not trying to recover from getting one too many highlights, hair colorist, Emily Woodstrom, explains how lowlights are meant to give the hair dimension and by adding them, you can shift the actual tone of your hair. Lowlights for natural-looking hair can be darker than the lightest parts of the hair, but not darker than the darkest parts of the natural base.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Keep in mind, that lowlights are meant to be more subtle than streaks. Typically, the darker colors are spread throughout the hair evenly (versus leaving well-defined sections of color). The look can be enhanced even more with balayage, which gives the stylist more freedom to paint color rather\u00a0than the more uniform foil technique.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Woodstrom explains that highlights are sections of hair that are lighter than your natural hair color while lowlights are sections that are darker. <\/strong>&#8220;Highlighting the hair means to lift the natural base using lightener or hair color\u2014typically when you lift or highlight the hair you are going lighter,&#8221; she says. There are many different types of highlighting techniques, including balayage, &#8220;money pieces,&#8221; and ombr\u00e9.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lowlights vs Highlights: What&#8217;s the Difference? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>According to Woodstrom, highlights are used to lighten the hair, while lowlights are used to bring dimension to the hair by adding shades of a deeper hue.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re trying to decipher between lowlights and highlights, &#8220;Lowlights would be bringing the hair darker to offer contrast,&#8221; she says. While many think of their hair color as being just one shade (brunette, blonde, black), it can have many shades within it (think: dirty blonde, which is a mix of blonde and brunette, or chestnut, which can show up as a mix of brown and red). Those lighter pieces are the highlights and the darker pieces, which add deeper dimension, are lowlights.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can You Mix Lowlights with Highlights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The short answer: yes, especially when it comes to considering your natural hair color. Your stylist may suggest adding a few lowlights in with your highlights to complement your base color. &#8220;Most clients would use a highlighting plus lowlighting technique to give a very blended, natural look,&#8221; says Woodstrom. &#8220;This technique is best for a natural grow-out process. If your stylist chooses a soft, fine weave you could go several weeks without needing a touchup.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Though lowlights can introduce more contrast immediately, they fade rather quickly in the summer months and can end up appearing brassy. Consider this if you have damaged hair, as this may mean you&#8217;ll have to re-highlight already-highlighted hair, which can contribute to breakage, according to Wollner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do Lowlights Work on Dark Hair? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The best part about lowlights is that they work for all hair colors as long as your stylist is experienced and formulates correctly. That said, Wollner notes that they can become tricky on someone whose natural base is a light brown, as well as over-processed blondes. &#8220;Clients should always have an in-depth consultation with their colorist to discuss both short-term and long-term results,&#8221; she advises.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How Are Highlights and Lowlights Applied? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To apply highlights or lowlights, your stylist will likely use foils or balayage, which are more natural-looking alternatives to all-over hair color. To maintain the most natural color, your colorist will likely stick to a shade that&#8217;s comparable to your natural color (or the current base color of your hair).\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Are Babylights? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Babylights<\/strong><strong> are somewhere in between highlights and lowlights and involve a technique inspired by bright, sun-kissed hair.<\/strong> Essentially, babylights are just slightly brighter than your normal color\u2014so it&#8217;s much more subtle than a full-head highlight, but still offers a little added oomph.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Between lowlights, highlights, and all-over hair color, your head can spin with options. Hunt down inspiration photos of hair colors you&#8217;re drawn to and consider this: What style of color are you aiming for? If you have light hair and you want to go several shades darker, you might be better off getting an all-over hair color. And, even if you&#8217;re a die-hard hair highlighter, there may be times when you want to ask for some extra lowlights (for example, during the wintertime for some warmth).\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Are lowlights better than highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Simply put, lowlights are different than highlights, so the answer really depends on what you&#8217;re looking to achieve. If you&#8217;re looking for dimension, lowlights are a better option because they weave darker strands through your base color. If you&#8217;re looking for brightness, highlights are better option because they lighten the hair. However, a combination of both is a great way to add depth and brightness to your color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What&#8217;s the difference between lowlights and highlights?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>According to Woodstrom, lowlights add dimension by weaving a darker color through your base while highlights lighten the hair and add brightness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What are lowlights in light brown hair?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>As lowlights are darker ribbons of color that add dimension, someone with light brown hair should choose a shade that&#8217;s no darker than the darkest part of their natural base to maintain a natural look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/hair-lowlights-vs-highlights-11894083<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lowlights or Highlights? Hairstylists Explain the Key Differences And what&#8217;s right for you. By Julyne Derrick Julyne Derrick Julyne Derrick is a contributing writer for Byrdie specializing in haircare. She has over a decade&#8217;s worth of experience as a writer and editor. 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