striping, or harsh lines of color," says Blais. The technique mimics what might happen to your hair if it were to lighten naturally with the sun, and there's "no line of demarcation.
With balayage, strands are sparingly painted, and those that are dyed blend up higher into the hair. The ends of the hair get a lot lighter with ombre than they might with balayage, since the entire strand is saturated with bleach for a "more solid finish," says Barbuto. However, if you ask for an ombre at the salon, chances are that all of your ends will be lightened, and the color will start lower on the hair shaft. Ombre means "shaded from dark to light," so balayage is actually a technique used to create ombre, explains Warren.Babylights can be used "to finely break up the root color for best grow-out results," says Blais. "A babylight consists of an extremely small, thin section of hair, creating a super subtle, sun-kissed result," says Barbuto, thanks to the much-smaller weave used. Babylights are super-thin highlights that mimic the look of a child's natural highlights (hence the name).lighten more) than it might with just hand-painting, which is why many stylists still use some strategically-placed foils, even when balayaging. Wrapping hair in foil allows the color to develop more quickly (a.k.a. Bright, noticeable lines of color will be woven throughout the hair as result. "Foil highlights are placed close to the scalp, keeping the lightener from getting on the surrounding hair," says Barbuto. Traditional highlights are created by sectioning pieces of hair and wrapping in foil from root to tip.In fact, Blais says that the most common inspiration photo she sees is "a combination of babylights with balayage and ombre." Let us decode for you: They can all be combined for a desired look. The terms "balayage," "ombre," "babylights," and "highlights" are all various styles and techniques that refer to the same goal: lightening the hair. "A good balayage blends seamlessly from dark hues to the lightest, leaving the color looking soft with no harsh lines." How is balayage different from highlights or ombre? Having contrast between the light and dark tones is what creates natural looking, lived-in dimension," says Blais. "A good balayage is all about placement and blending. That gradual placement also prevents obvious grow-out, allowing you to go longer between appointments. The strokes should be light-handed toward the root of the hair, and more saturated toward the ends of the hair to mimic the way that hair naturally lightens in the sun. Then, your stylist will paint sections of your hair with bleach. These FAQs allow your stylist to contour and highlight your color based on your lifestyle and preferred features to create an end look that's curated just for you. How often are you looking to get your balayage touched up?.How do you style your hair on a daily basis?.What is your favorite (and least favorite) part of your hair?.Blais says some good questions to expect from your stylist are: "You have to have the end look in mind to know where to start," says Warren. A search for the hashtag "balayage" gives more than 20 million results on Instagram.įrazer Harrison // Getty Images How is balayage achieved?įirst, your stylist should ask you some curated questions to learn what you're looking for. Celebrities from the Kardashians to Chrissy Teigen have brought the hair color trend to the limelight, so it's no wonder that it's gained popularity with the masses. My clients love it because it’s more tailored to them." "We look at the hair as a whole and find the pieces that would accentuate certain features or a specific haircut.
"Many forms of balayage are not patterns a stylist follows," says Kitty Greller, a colorist at Bb. No two balayages should look the same - keep that in mind as you're looking through your stylist's portfolio.
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"A good stylist will always take into consideration the skin tone and natural base color to determine which tones will work best," says Linsey Barbuto, artistic director and founder of Perlei Salon. Every balayage is different: Placement, gradation, and color is based on your hair color, texture, and length, so it "can be personalized for each client to highlight or soften facial features," says Blais.
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