Caramel Chunky Highlights

Thick caramel slices set against dark brown, wide enough to read as ribbons of warmth moving through the base color.

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Because caramel sits close to the base, wide slices produce ribbons rather than stripes: thick warm sections travel through the dark brown without the hard band a chunky blonde creates. It shows most when the hair moves or is curled, since curling stacks the slices against the base. The lift is moderate, so texture survives better than it would under a chunky blonde. Fading pushes the slices toward copper.

Undertonewarm. The whole placement stays in the warm brown family, which keeps the overall depth medium to dark and reads naturally on golden, olive and deep skin.
Starting pointThe slices need three to four levels of lift, achievable in one visit on brown hair, though a very dark base has to be watched to stop the wide sections going orange.
UpkeepEvery eight to ten weeks, because the wide sections make regrowth easier to see than a weave, with a warm gloss to hold the caramel tone.

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Questions about Caramel Chunky Highlights

Which skin undertones suit Caramel Chunky Highlights?

Warm undertones. The whole placement stays in the warm brown family, which keeps the overall depth medium to dark and reads naturally on golden, olive and deep skin.

What hair do I need to start with for Caramel Chunky Highlights?

The slices need three to four levels of lift, achievable in one visit on brown hair, though a very dark base has to be watched to stop the wide sections going orange.

How much upkeep does Caramel Chunky Highlights need?

Every eight to ten weeks, because the wide sections make regrowth easier to see than a weave, with a warm gloss to hold the caramel tone.

Can I try Caramel Chunky Highlights on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Caramel Chunky Highlights on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.