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Hot Hair: Wild Streaks

Sure, subtle highlights are super-pretty. But when you're not satisfied with "pretty," when you want to look edgy, dangerous, a little wild -- it's all about high-contrast streaks! If you're blonde, try chocolatey chunks; if you're a brunette, go for wide patches of platinum. Whatever you decide, just make sure the streak shade contrasts noticeably with your base color -- "subtle" is not the object! Need inspiration? From Angela Simmons to Beyonce, check out these superstar streaks.
By · Updated October 28, 2020
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Brighten Up

Angela Simmons rocks bright platinum streaks woven throughout the top layer of her dark brown ’do.

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A Blonde Moment

Rihanna sported honey-streaked curls piled into a high updo at Nozomi restaurant. Love the headscarf accent!

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Copper Tone

At the premiere for “American Horror Story,” Amber Riley rocked long, straight strands with a hint of coppery highlights at the ends.

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Curly Girl

Mary J. Blige wore her soft, buttery blonde-streaked curls tumbling loosely over one eye. So sexy.

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Gold Mine

During a visit to the ESSENCE.com offices this week, Monica rocked a gorgeous, golden-brown bob with full bangs and sunny blonde highlights.

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Amber Waves

Marsha Ambrosious adds drama to her ’do by weaving in a few bright, amber-hued highlights.

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An American in Paris

Chanel Iman flaunted her chic ombre haircolor by rocking a deep side part and swingy, flatironed strands during Paris Fashion Week.

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Metallic Mama

Iman brightens up her look with a few, face-framing highlights in a sparkly, golden-copper hue.

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Platinum Patch

Zoe Kravitz adds edge to her grown-out shag with a single blonde patch on the right side.

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Brighten Up

Angela Simmons rocks a bright shade of platinum on the top layer of her dark brown ’do.

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Blonde Ambition

Beyonce’s white-blonde streaks liven up her brunette strands.

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Red Alert

We’re loving Kim Coles’ natural, cinnamon-kissed spirals!

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Sunny Delight

Tyra’s wide, sunny blonde streaks add dimension to her bronzy tresses.

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Just Like Honey

Raven Symone sexes up her bangs with look-at-me, honey blonde streaks.

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Dark Victory

Keri Hilson jazzes up her bright yellow tresses with chunky chocolate streaks in the back.

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Two Toned Tresses

Eva Marcille’s two-toned bangs add a quirky edge to her sophisticated red carpet look.

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Amber Waves

Mary J. Blige rocks out with amber stripes along either side of her head!

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Double Trouble

Keyshia Cole’s half-blonde, half-brunette tresses are twice as fun as subtle highlights.

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Champagne Room

A champagne-blonde layer underneath her bangs gives Eve’s hairstyle a sexy twist.

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Yellow Fever

Buttery yellow streaks give Christina Milian’s brunette ’do a fashion forward twist.

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Golden Girl

Ciara brightens up her dark brown strands with a few golden streaks along the bottom.

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Jazz Baby

Angela Simmons jazzes up her heavy, dark bangs with some random golden streaks.

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