"Dark blonde hair color with highlights" refers to a hair coloration technique that combines a darker blonde base shade with brighter blonde highlights. An example of this would be a light caramel base with golden blonde highlights.
This hair color is popular because it offers a natural-looking, sun-kissed effect. It is also a low-maintenance option, as the highlights can be touched up less frequently than a full head of highlights. Historically, dark blonde hair color with highlights gained popularity in the 1990s as a more subtle alternative to full platinum blonde.