During the great recession of 2007, all the it girls (we’re talking Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, and so many others) sported bleached blonde hair with dark brown roots. And like all Y2K ...

Blonde highlights for dark hair are the trend that's still winning hearts in 2025, perfectly suiting brunettes and dark-haired beauties by adding a touch of sophistication and modern flair.

Though we've seen Paige rock blonde hair only one time since then (for a Grease-inspired Halloween look), we do love the color on her, with dark roots melting into a buttery blonde hue.