Once you apply highlights to light brown hair, you’re left with a warm shade that complements darker skin tones. Here Laverne Cox shows off her natural dark roots with blended blonde highlights ...

With the help of 27 celebrities with rich, dark hair, we're showing you exactly how add color can be subtly added to your dark locks—from hints of red to purple accents and golden highlights.

Sydney-based colourist Zurco Pawel (at Headcase Hair) achieved this subtle dimension with strategically placed highlights that are just a few shades lighter than the natural base colour.