12 Photos of Dark Brown Hair With Caramel Highlights to Inspire Your Summer Hair Color

Taraji P. Henson added caramel higlights to her dark brown curls to create an ombréd look.

Jasmine Tookes's caramel highlights begin a few inches away from her hair line, growing lighter as they reach the tips.

Eva Longoria's face-framing caramel highlights draw attention to her facial features. 

You don't have to stick with a subtle use of the color. Over time, you can ask your colorist to add in more and more caramel highlights until you reach a light blonde shade similar to Jennifer Lopez.

Kate Beckinsale's caramel highlights on her dark brown hair stand out even more when styled in loose, cascading waves.

A darker caramel highlight warms up a deep brunette base as seen on Priyanka Chopra. 

Olivia Munn's subtle, sun-kissed highlights are really only visible from the middle to the tip of her hair.

Natalie Portman brightened up her brunette bob with a set of caramel highlights.

Sofia Vergara's highlights are focused towards the ends of her hair, but there isn't a harsh line of demarcation. Bring this photo to the salon if you want a super, super natural look.

Selena Gomez is bringing '90s chunky highlights into 2021. To create the look, her colorist added thick streaks throughout the lower half of her bob. 

Blink and you'll almost miss the subtle, face-framing caramel highlights added to Dakota Johnson's chocolate brown base. The placement of these highlights are a foolproof way to brighten up your face. 

Halle Berry didn't just surprise everyone with her micro bob and bangs on the 2021 Oscars red carpet, she also debuted a fresh set of caramel highlights throughout the short cut. The new color is the work of the actress' go-to colorist, Tracey Cunningham.