Dakota Johnson's golden streaks painted on the ends of her hair are exactly that back-from-the-beach look many strive for with light brown hair.

She may have a song called "Platinum Blonde Life," but the truth is, Gwen Stefani's hair isn't actually as light as you think.

Deepika went for some light brown tips and highlights against her dark blackish-brown brown hair for ‘Besharam ... brown for her balayage look, with streaks of copper, auburn and mahogany ...

“The bold and light blonde streak right in the front will contour ... See how that pop of color in the front of this brown hair balayage look really brings your focus to the eyes?

Rather than bold streaks, the highlights are feathered into the hair, adding richness, movement, and a polished, low-key luxury. For a richer, multi-tonal brown, blending various shades of honey ...

Taraji P. Henson is a vision in gold—both in this dress and with these baby blonde highlights in her dark brown hair. Notice that her streaks don't start at the root but at mids and ends.