Hairstreaks can be an exciting way to show individuality and add vibrant hues to any ensemble. Streaks differ from highlights in that they are applied only to thicker sections of your locks. hair highlights can damage your tresses. Utilizing the foil technique for hair streaks will help reduce this damage.
Subtle Streaks
If you want to experiment with hair streaks but prefer something less dramatic, choose subdued yet natural bars that blend beautifully with your base color. Using this approach, your stylist will use the foil technique to lighten only select thicker sections. Papanikolas recommends selecting dyes that are no more than two shades lighter than your base shade and from the same tone family to achieve natural-looking hues. This allows for creating contrast and dimension while remaining natural looking. For instance, this strawberry blonde hue pairs beautifully with warm honey-blonde hues to produce effortlessly sun-kissed locks! If you need help determining which shade would work best on your coils, bring photos or samples along to your salon appointment so that your stylist has an idea of your desired outcome and can suggest options tailored just to you.
Soft Blend
If you love bright colors but are hesitant about full-head dyeing, try soft blending as an easy way to add dimension. This technique involves pairing two slightly disparate shades together for a natural highlight effect that won’t overwhelm them. Soft blending also works excellently as a direct match against hard-to-replicate hues such as highlighted hair. Are you trying something fun yet subtle? Strawberry blonde might just be what’s necessary! With its warm orange hue between red and golden tones, strawberry blonde makes an excellent option for those not ready for a drastic color transformation. Pair this look with thick-rooted streaks for an authentic style that exudes warmth yet sophistication.
Rooted Streaks
If you want to try hair streaks but are still getting ready for an extreme transformation, try opting for rooted bars instead. This style combines darker roots with lighter highlights for a less drastic but noticeable change. If you want a bolder look, experiment with an ombre effect with matching streaks, or add different colored roots for a more vibrant hair color. Try beginning your highlighting with something light like this root smudge balayage caramel brown clip-in hair extension, and gradually build upon it to match your natural hue. It’s a great way to test out new colors before getting them done professionally at a salon; remember to touch up regularly so the boundaries don’t show too much!
Bold Streaks
If you want to spice up your look without going all-out with highlights, why not add bold streaks instead? They make for a stunning statement piece and can turn heads. Streaks differ from highlights in that they are applied to thin slices of hair, while streaks lighten thicker sections. Both styles can be done at home with the foil technique; to do them yourself at home, you should first wash and condition your locks, wear a shirt you won’t mind getting stained, pull out sections you want to be lightened, and secure them using clips or aluminum foil. Test your bleach and hair color on a small area before applying it to avoid major blunders. Also,, remember that bolder hues fade quicker than their more natural counterparts and may require additional touchups more often.
