Top 5 Hairstyles That Flaunt Hazelnut Hair Color Highlights Beautifully

Table of contents

• What Are Hazelnut Hair Color Highlights?

• Why Are Hazelnut Hair Color Highlights So Popular?

• Soft Layers with Face-Framing Highlights

• The Modern Lob with Shadow Roots

• Curtain Bangs with Hazelnut Dimension

• Voluminous Curls with Caramel-Hazelnut Highlights

• Long Layers with Blonde-Hazelnut Balayage

• Who Should Try Hazelnut Hair Highlights?

• Tips to Maintain Hazelnut Hair Color

• Hazelnut Highlights Are Here to Stay

• FAQs

• References

If you're dreaming of adding warmth, richness, and a natural glow to your locks, hazelnut hair color highlights might just be your perfect match. These earthy-toned accents bring dimension, elegance, and versatility to almost any base color. But to truly bring these highlights to life, pairing them with the right hairstyle is essential.

In this guide, we’ll explore five stunning hairstyles that beautifully showcase hazelnut hair color highlights, provide hair type and face shape guidance, include tips on upkeep, and recommend products from Moehair that can help you maintain your new color.

What Are Hazelnut Hair Color Highlights?

Hazelnut hair color sits between golden brown and chestnut, combining light brown with golden and sometimes beige undertones. Think of the rich, toasty hue of a roasted hazelnut, subtle but eye-catching, yeah that’s exactly how it looks.

These highlights can range from soft and sun-kissed to bold and dimensional, depending on how they’re applied. They're ideal for brunettes who want to add a natural lift or experiment with color without committing to a drastic transformation.

If you're considering trying this shade, Moehair offers two excellent options:

• 7KA Hazelnut Hair Color – Ideal for medium brown bases seeking warm undertones.
• 8KA Light Hazelnut Hair Color- Perfect for those who want a lighter, golden hazelnut tone.

Both colors are infused with keratin and conditioning agents, ensuring long-lasting results with minimal damage.

Why Are Hazelnut Hair Color Highlights So Popular?

Recent Google Trends data shows a steady rise in searches for hazelnut and caramel-toned hair over the past year, especially for warmer seasons. Pinterest boards are flooded with #hazelnuthaircolor inspiration — indicating it's not just a trend, it’s a movement.

Here’s why:

• Versatile & natural – complements both warm and neutral undertones
• Low maintenance - grows out gracefully between salon visits
• Rich dimension - ideal for balayage, highlights, or ombré on dark bases

Are you looking for more color inspo? Check out our blog on Hazelnut Hair Color Ideas. Let’s now discuss top 5 hairstyles that flaunt hazelnut hair color highlights in the best possible way.

1. Soft Layers with Face-Framing Highlights

If you're a fan of an all natural, sunlit effect, you must pair hazelnut highlights on brown hair with long, soft layers. Ask your stylist to focus lighter streaks around the face to brighten up your features.

This look works really well for those with dark brown hair. The contrast adds depth and softness without looking overly styled. It’s low-maintenance yet polished. In short it is just the perfect look for both workdays and weekend brunches.

And as celebrity stylist Kim Kimble explains in PopSugar, "Hazelnut hair is a soft, warm brown shade with subtle golden undertones. It's incredibly versatile and works well for various skin tones." This makes it an excellent option for those who want to try highlights without going too bold.

According to Real Simple, the shade is “like an iced latte in hair color form — dimensional, cozy, and flattering.”

Pro Tip: Add soft waves or loose curls to highlight every hazelnut strand. Use Moehair’s Anti-Frizz Hair Serum for a frizz-free, radiant finish.

2. The Modern Lob with Shadow Roots

The long bob (aka lob) is a timeless cut, and when matched with dark brown hair with hazelnut highlights, it becomes even more striking. Ask for a soft gradient from root to tip, with hazelnut tones blended through the mid-lengths.

A stylist featured in InStyle recommends this style, especially for darker brunettes who want to lighten their hair while maintaining subtle depth at the roots. Shadow roots allow for a more natural grow-out.

What makes the lob so ideal is that it's long enough to showcase color transitions beautifully, but short enough to keep things light and fresh, especially during warmer months. Hazelnut tones reflect light effortlessly, making the lob appear fuller and glossier. This is particularly effective if you're aiming for a versatile style that can transition from casual to classy with minimal effort.

Pro Tip: Use a large barrel curler or texture spray to add bounce and enhance the light-catching tones of your highlights.

3. Curtain Bangs with Hazelnut Dimension

Yes, you heard it right; curtain bangs are still in. And they pair beautifully with hazelnut highlights on brown hair color. The subtle, face-framing nature of curtain bangs offers the perfect canvas for delicate hazelnut streaks, especially when applied near the hairline and through the crown. These lighter tones soften the bangs, giving them a more lived-in, dimensional feel.

This hairstyle works wonderfully on medium to long hair. And is especially flattering for those embracing hazelnut ash brown hair color. The cooler undertones of the color perfectly balance out golden hazelnut tones, adding a decent contrast and vibrancy.

Pro Tip: Ask for feathered ends and subtle front highlights to frame your eyes and cheekbones like a soft-focus filter.

4. Voluminous Curls with Caramel-Hazelnut Highlights

For those with naturally curly or textured hair, hazelnut hair color with caramel highlights offers the perfect combination of depth, warmth, and bounce. The natural movement in curls allows highlights to reflect light from every angle, giving hair a vibrant, multi-dimensional effect. When caramel tones are woven into hazelnut bases, they mimic the sun-kissed glow of summer hair all year long.

This style is also impactful on hazelnut highlights with black hair, where the contrast creates richness and radiance without appearing too stark. It enhances the natural pattern of curls while adding softness and luster.

According to Real Simple, curly hair with layered highlights can actually appear healthier and shinier when cared for with moisture-rich products.

To get the most out of this look, hydration is key. Use curl-enhancing creams and deep conditioners to maintain shape and shine.

Pro Tip: Use curl-defining products like Moehair’s Hi-Vibes Vegan Trio to hydrate and enhance your curls’ natural brilliance.

5. Long Layers with Blonde-Hazelnut Balayage

Are you wanting to go bold? Consider hazelnut brown hair with blonde highlights in a soft balayage blend. This color technique seamlessly transitions hazelnut roots into warm, golden blonde ends, offering a lived-in, sunlit finish. The balayage approach keeps maintenance low while giving high-impact results.

This style works best on longer hair, where layers can showcase the full gradient of tones. Four Seasons Studio calls this one of the most versatile balayage options for brunettes because it complements nearly every skin tone and adds brightness without over-bleaching.

And, for brunettes looking to experiment with lighter tones while preserving depth, this is the perfect transition style. It works well for everything from boho waves to sleek, straight strands.

Pro Tip: Use a sulfate-free purple shampoo like Moehair’s Color Alive Shampoo paired with Moehair’s conditioner to neutralize brassiness and preserve your blonde tones.

Who Should Try Hazelnut Hair Highlights?

• Skin Tone: Best for warm or neutral undertones
• Base Color: Ideal for black, brown, or dark blonde hair
• Hair Goals: Great for subtle transformations or low-maintenance upkeep
• Face Shape: Looks amazing on oval, heart, and round face shapes
• Hair Texture: Works on straight, wavy, curly, or coily hair

Tips to Maintain Hazelnut Hair Color

To keep your hazelnut highlights looking vibrant and healthy:

• Use sulfate-free, color-safe shampoos
• Deep condition weekly with a moisture-rich mask
• Avoid excessive heat styling, or use a heat protectant like Moehair Thermal Shield Spray
• Gloss treatments every 4–6 weeks help refresh your color’s shine

Hazelnut Highlights Are Here to Stay

From face-framing softness to dimensional curls and balayage brilliance, hazelnut hair highlights offer unmatched versatility. They work across styles, hair types, and skin tones, adding a sophisticated glow without being high-maintenance.

Whether you’re looking for a seasonal update or a permanent vibe upgrade, hazelnut is your go-to color for warmth, elegance, and trend-forward beauty.

So go ahead — tag @moehair with your new look and let your hair do the talking. Your glow-up starts now.

FAQs

1. What do hazelnut hair highlights look like?

They blend warm brown tones with golden or caramel undertones. Whether you’re wearing hazelnut highlights on brown hair or opting for a dark hazelnut hair color, the look is always rich and radiant.

2. Which hair color works best for hazelnut highlights?

They shine brightest on medium to dark bases, like brown hair with hazelnut highlights. For a sun-kissed effect, try hazelnut brown hair with blonde highlights.

3. Do hazelnut highlights damage your hair?

Like any color process, they can cause dryness without care. Use nourishing formulas like the Hi-Vibes Vegan Trio and minimize heat exposure to keep your strands healthy.

4. How much do hazelnut highlights cost?

Depending on hair length, technique, and salon location, expect to pay anywhere from $70 to $200 — especially for balayage or adding hazelnut ash brown hair color.

References

https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/hazelnut-hair-color-49408742

https://www.realsimple.com/hazelnut-hair-color-8743279

https://fourseasons.studio/blogs/news/achieve-perfect-warm-hazelnut-hair

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• Current Version

• July 11, 2025

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Utsav Baghel

Utsav Baghel is a seasoned researcher with over five years of industry experience in technical and academic writing.