Foilyage
Foilyage has recently taken the hair world by storm. This technique involves applying a lightener along your mid-lengths and ends for an effortless sun-kissed effect. Foleyage offers low maintenance color that will eliminate harsh lines of regrowth without sharp lines of demarcation.
Balayage
Balayage hair color techniques allow stylists to hand-paint highlights directly onto your locks for a personalized, natural-looking color finish. Its subtle, graduated effect provides an appealing alternative to more drastic ombre or somber styles (which typically have hard lines for their transition). Balayage works well on all hair lengths, from long beachy blondes to short pixie cuts, and on all textures – curly, straight, or wavy strands. Due to the bleaching process used during balayage, blonde balayage may leave hair feeling dry. We recommend investing in an intensive conditioning mask such as Olaplex’s brilliant solution, which will help combat brassy tones by keeping these at bay. Balayage offers brunettes a practical, risk-free update that transforms their shade into a delicious bronde shade – it looks particularly significant on medium-length hair! For something even bolder, add mahogany hues for an autumnal finish that complements dark roots beautifully.
Foil Highlights
Foil highlights are an elegant classic style that creates high contrast and vibrant hues. Your stylist will weave small strands of hair before applying color and wrapping them in foil to set. The foil effectively separates colored from uncolored sections for an even finish and more uniform appearance. Foils work best for those seeking an extreme color change – four shades lighter or lighter! Furthermore, foiling provides more coverage at the roots. However, foiling may not work for those with coarse or thick locks.
Balayage and Ombre
Balayage and ombre highlighting techniques provide more natural-looking highlights that create a sun-kissed effect. Balayage typically has less noticeable grow-out periods than foils and lacks the demarcation line found with conventional foils; stylists will usually touch up balayage every 6-8 weeks for touch-ups.
Ombre
Ombre is an increasingly popular two-toned hair color trend, suitable for any style or skin tone. This technique creates a gradual fade from darker roots into lighter mid-lengths and ends, seamlessly blending with the rest of your locks. Ombre can range from subtle, like medium brown fading into warm blonde highlights, to dramatic looks, like dark blue fading into bold yellow highlights. To achieve an ombre effect, your stylist should first apply a pre-lightener such as Blondor Freelights to lighten your locks before using dye and dyeing it ombre with upward-blending techniques to diffuse any harsh lines that might otherwise exist between shaded areas. Because an ombre color doesn’t begin at your roots, it requires minimal upkeep as your hair grows. According to Toves-Vincilione, however, ombre may not be suitable if you have damaged or dry locks due to its extensive bleaching process – although its damage-reduction properties make it less damaging than traditional dye jobs.
