The Sandy Brown Bayalage is the best choice for those with dark, mousey blonde hair and highlights that grow out a bit. Very beachy. I find the Ash Brown Highlights or Bayalage base much too warm. I have your typical scandinavian color dark blonde but it's periodically highlited, especially around the face, and the ends are much lighter. I was so disappointed that this sandy shade was discontinued. Kind of a disaster for me:(