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Chunky Highlights for Brown Hair: The 2026 Style Guide and Technical Color Formulation

"The resurgence of high-contrast color placement represents a definitive departure from the hyper-blended, seamless balayage trends that dominated the early 2020s. For 2026, chunky highlights—often referred to as ribboning or face-framing "money pieces"—have evolved into a sophisticated technical service. This style relies on deliberate, bold color deposits to create dimension, depth, and structural framing for brown hair. The Technical Evolution of Chunky Highlights in 2026 Modern chunky highlights are not a return to the "zebra stripe" aesthetic of the early 2000s. Instead, current industry standards focus on internal light reflection and cu..."

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