Jennifer Lopez had ditched her caramel highlights and instead opted for a darker shade: mocha brown. The singer just debuted the new hair transformation.

A combination of platinum blonde highlights and super dark hair make for a striking, Cruella-like contrast. Cunningham says that going platinum blonde in one go can be harsh on hair.

The change is minimal but still impactful, as Woods took her natural dark-brown hair to a light-caramel-brown shade. Going lighter for the summer is a popular choice.

Dark Caramel. Jon Kopaloff/Stringer/Getty Images. ... Blonde highlights on brown hair is a popular choice because they offer a subtle, natural look when done properly,” says Haliti.

If you have dark hair, you know that maintaining highlights can be a lot of work. Here, three hair colorists break down everything you need to know about maintaining fresh color and how to prevent ...

Highlights can be scary if you have dark hair: Too many of us have been burned by going into the salon for "subtle face-framing colour" and leaving with our roots brassy and our hopes dashed.