Winter is the season of soft light, warm tones, glowing skin, and cozy textures and your hair color plays a huge role in how radiant and fresh you look during these colder months. At BRUSH Amsterdam, our colour specialists see a clear trend every year: clients want warmth, softness, shine, and dimension to brighten their complexion and add depth to dull winter hair.

Whether you want subtle highlights, a softly blended balayage, or a rich winter brunette transformation, our experts tailor each color to your features, undertones, lifestyle, and maintenance level. This is your complete guide to the most-requested winter balayage and highlight colors of 2025 created and perfected by BRUSH Amsterdam’s top colour specialists.

Why Winter Is the Perfect Season for Balayage & Highlights

Winter light is cooler, softer, and often less flattering on the face. This is why many clients feel washed-out or “flat” this time of year.

At BRUSH, we enhance your natural beauty by adding:

• Warmth → to brighten your complexion

• Dimension → to give movement and richness

• Depth at the root → for a natural, winter-friendly look

• Gloss & shine → to counteract dryness from cold weather

• Soft face-framing lights → to lift and open your features

Our premium techniques combined with protective products to ensure healthy, glowing, winter-proof color.

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The Top Winter Balayage & Highlight Colors at BRUSH Amsterdam

Below are the shades our clients request the most — and the ones our specialists recommend to enhance your winter glow.

1. Caramel Melt Balayage — Soft, Warm & Face-Framing

Caramel balayage is the perfect winter shade for anyone wanting warmth and softness without going too light. This creamy, dimensional tone enhances facial features beautifully in December light.

Why clients love it:

• Adds instant warmth to the complexion

• Softens facial contours

• Works for brunettes, dark blondes, and medium blondes

• Grow-out is low maintenance

2. Creamy Winter Blonde Highlights — Not Icy, Not Yellow, Just Perfectly Balanced

Forget the ash-blonde trend winter 2025 is all about creamy, luminous blondes with soft warmth and natural shine.

Why this shade is trending:

• Brightens winter skin tones

• Adds soft elegance instead of harsh coolness

• Keeps hair looking expensive, healthy & glossy

Our BRUSH signature blondes are custom-formulated using premium lighteners and toners for the perfect winter glow.

3. Espresso Brunette with Soft Dimensional Lights — Rich, Glossy & Luminous

Inspired by Hailey Bieber, the espresso brunette trend is ideal for clients wanting deep, glossy, effortless beauty.

Why BRUSH clients love this look:

• Adds richness and depth

• High-shine effect is perfect for winter

• Soft lights give natural movement

• Looks luxurious with minimal maintenance

Paired with a glossing service, this shade looks incredibly polished.

4. Buttery Blonde Balayage — Soft, Warm & Sunlit (Even in Winter)

This shade adds life to your blonde in a way few other tones can. Buttery blonde brings warmth without brassiness, creating a youthful, glowing finish.

Perfect for:

• Blondes who feel washed out in winter

• Clients wanting a soft but radiant blonde

• Anyone needing extra shine and movement

5. Winter Face-Frame Highlights (“Holiday Money Piece”) — Instant Lift & Glow

This technique adds bright, soft highlights around the face — perfect for the holidays.

Why it’s a must-have:

• Brightens the face instantly

• Quick appointment with impactful results

• Works on all hair colors

• Perfect for those who want a holiday refresh without a full balayage

6. Mocha Balayage for Dark Hair — Soft, Dimensional & Elegant

Perfect for clients who want a subtle yet luxurious winter change.

Benefits:

• Adds reflection to deep brown hair

• Softens harsh lines

• Low maintenance

• Ideal for naturally darker hair

7. Reverse Balayage — More Depth, More Shine, More Winter Glam

Reverse balayage is one of the biggest winter trends especially for clients who went very blonde in summer and want more richness for winter.

Why reverse balayage is trending:

• Creates depth and contrast

• Adds shine

• Makes blonde appear brighter and healthier

• Very low maintenance

Book Your Winter Balayage or Highlight Session at BRUSH Amsterdam

Winter is our busiest season, and appointments fill up quickly — especially for balayage and highlights with our top colour specialists.

Whether you're dreaming of:

✨ Soft caramel
✨ Radiant creamy blonde
✨ Espresso brunette
✨ Buttery warmth
✨ A low-maintenance winter refresh

Our team will create a colour that enhances your complexion, fits your lifestyle, and makes you feel beautiful this season.

Book your winter hair transformation now and step into the season glowing.