Top Black Hair Transformations with Highlights

Jelyn Reyes
Top Black Hair Transformations with Highlights

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Black hair with highlights is having a serious moment—and we’re here for it. 🔥 From soft sunlit strands to bold ribbons of contrast, these styles blend depth, dimension, and glow like no other.

Here’s what you’ll see:

  • A handpicked gallery of real-life hair goals in every length and texture

  • Stunning highlight placements—from face-framing to full-on glam

  • Natural black bases enhanced with color for movement and shine

These looks prove you can keep it dark and still light things up. Let’s get into the glow-up. 💫

Best Black Hair with Highlights (Gallery)

1. Sleek Espresso with Golden Veil Highlights

1. Sleek Espresso with Golden Veil Highlights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

2. Beachy Midnight Waves with Cool Caramel Threads

2. Beachy Midnight Waves with Cool Caramel Threads - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

3. Toffee Swirl Curls on a Black Mocha Base

3. Toffee Swirl Curls on a Black Mocha Base - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

4. Wavy Chestnut Cascade with Subtle Cinnamon Lights

4. Wavy Chestnut Cascade with Subtle Cinnamon Lights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

5. Golden Brunette Waves with High-Contrast Highlights

5. Golden Brunette Waves with High-Contrast Highlights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

6. Soft Sable Curls with Honey Balayage Touches

6. Soft Sable Curls with Honey Balayage Touches - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

7. Ash Brown Highlights on Chocolate Black Lob

7. Ash Brown Highlights on Chocolate Black Lob - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

8. Textured Brunette Waves with Face-Framing Glow

8. Textured Brunette Waves with Face-Framing Glow - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

9. Caramel Ribbon Highlights on Deep Black Waves

9. Caramel Ribbon Highlights on Deep Black Waves - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

10. Warm Mocha Bob with Cinnamon Highlights

10. Warm Mocha Bob with Cinnamon Highlights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

11. Curled Elegance with Espresso Bronze Accents

11. Curled Elegance with Espresso Bronze Accents - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

12. Silken Ebony with Caramel Blade Highlights

12. Silken Ebony with Caramel Blade Highlights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

13. Voluminous Cocoa Waves with Copper Highlights

13. Voluminous Cocoa Waves with Copper Highlights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

14. Textured Brunette Lob with Champagne Beige Lights

14. Textured Brunette Lob with Champagne Beige Lights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

15. Glossy Black Curls with Sandstone Balayage

15. Glossy Black Curls with Sandstone Balayage - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

16. Burnished Bronze Ribbons on Gloss Black Curls

16. Burnished Bronze Ribbons on Gloss Black Curls - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

17. Long Onyx Waves with Auburn Shadowlights

17. Long Onyx Waves with Auburn Shadowlights - Black Hair with HighlightsSource

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