Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for InStyle covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. For something a bit lighter ...

A burnished caramel balayage adds a touch of color and warmth to ... natural strawberry blonde to light brown hair. A rich, gilded caramel styled in waist-length mermaid waves—now that’s ...

As the weather transitions, it’s tempting to ditch your darker strands in favor of something brighter and lighter, a shade more fitting for spring. But going fully platinum isn't the only option.