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The 13 Best Balayage Colours For Short Hair
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The 13 Best Balayage Colors For Short Hair
Create body and dimension in your hair by opting for balayage during your next hair appointment. Here are the 13 best balayage colors for short hair.
Think balayage can only look stylish on longer locks? Think again! In fact, there are dozens of balayage colours for short hair that are absolutely stunning. When it comes to finding the best balayage look for your hair length, it’s all about creating light and dimension.
For shorter hair, you want to highlight movement and depth to make the most of your own style. Usually, a mix of warm and cool tones can create gorgeous vibrancy and dimension, however, be sure to ask your stylist what sort of tones would work best for you. Wondering what colours typically look best on shorter hair? Here are 13 balayage haircolours that look amazing on shorter hair.1. Café Au Lait
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Give your blonde locks more dimension by adding both icy and warm undertones to your strands.
2. Macchiato
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Who ever said brunettes were boring never saw this gorgeous balayage!
Another great way to make a dramatic change without the commitment is to fake a bob. By curling and underpinning the ends of your hair, you can completely transform your traditional hairstyle to a chic and retro bob.
3. Come Out With A Bang
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Nothing turns heads quite like a fiery redhead.
4. Mocha Java
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Add movement and contrast to brunette strands by opting for a honey-colored balayage.
5 Mother Of Pearl
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Add a twist to darker strands with an ashy-toned highlights.
6. Opal Glow
![](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/opal-glow.png?w=275&hash=9EE9EA9E4526AE7A41E3D8181505429F 275w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/opal-glow.png?w=535&hash=590F2BA1D5BA8E447558C1DAF862E240 535w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/opal-glow.png?w=675&hash=74020AB2199FD8B4AE0C9970BFB0D87B 675w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/opal-glow.png?w=820&hash=3D5731B250C1FF7F8384CBD04B7166A7 820w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/opal-glow.png?w=961&hash=835F03C2A6E6116C309711A7659074C6 961w)
Give your silver strands added depth with a beautifully blended balayage.
7. Gold Dip
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Balayage is the perfect hair choice for those who can’t be bothered with maintaining their haircolour. It grows out so naturally!
8. Chrome
![](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/chrome.png?w=275&hash=118FB8326945573FA2AB99994E8D1F5F 275w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/chrome.png?w=535&hash=98784C2F22F01D7B08E4302872A1A68E 535w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/chrome.png?w=675&hash=26C8CC49959C97DF5FB38C390BD7EC30 675w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/chrome.png?w=820&hash=D5F176BBB839097DAD2C0F3E27AD13B3 820w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/chrome.png?w=961&hash=4BF7CD893FF2D77CD769503F5AD4F997 961w)
Change up your blonde look by adding a pop of colour at the roots and a dimensional balayage at the ends.
9. Brownstone
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Auburn strands have never looked so chic!
10. City Ballet Pink
![](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/city-ballet-pink.png?w=275&hash=743FD6A26EFDAAD034231A2A5A401A62 275w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/city-ballet-pink.png?w=535&hash=D1124D148B766E61381AE2976E7A586B 535w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/city-ballet-pink.png?w=675&hash=6C1406D78640321F2628B6FD54494D90 675w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/city-ballet-pink.png?w=820&hash=866C070AC9EEBEBC3A919347C51420EC 820w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/city-ballet-pink.png?w=961&hash=32FE95112A51186C5E1A60FFE7C140AD 961w)
Take your icy balayage to the next level by adding a rosy pink shade into the mix.
11. Cayenne
![](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/cayenne.png?w=275&hash=3B8576E4F909073804471F174E5A22F6 275w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/cayenne.png?w=535&hash=C3E8091B2DE011E3588248A505792F4D 535w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/cayenne.png?w=675&hash=2B9E70C9DDC391F1EAFE77EF60314D7D 675w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/cayenne.png?w=820&hash=0516F9022E7DF42701249F9203BB5949 820w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/cayenne.png?w=961&hash=2B05A07AB5F88C82BC1F657C3793256F 961w)
Turn up the heat on your haircolour with a fiery orange balayage.
12. Sterling
![](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/sterling.png?w=275&hash=4342EA5628A9127465CB8584DB97AB6D 275w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/sterling.png?w=535&hash=52524913AF03CD228FA23BC76CF58C29 535w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/sterling.png?w=675&hash=5E01C7B0C9522E25C9A8C687D0946C5C 675w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/sterling.png?w=820&hash=77753FE8373E9D47C33A976686673BE0 820w,/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/redken/apac/au/blog-information/blogs/haircolor/13-best-balayage-colors-for-short-hair/sterling.png?w=961&hash=E6AB47B96A976323EC94D7DA57521735 961w)
Haircolor should be just as bold as you are!
13. Butter Cream
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Give your blonde mane extra oomph with honey-colored ends and a shadowed root.