– Balayage, Ombre, and Highlights on Brown Hair
There are various popular hair color techniques, from dip dyeing to baby lights. However, three standouts include balayage, ombre, and highlights.
Creating an Ombre Highlight:
– Balayage vs. Foil Highlights: Balayage allows for a soft fade that blends naturally with hair growth, requiring fewer touch-ups than foil highlights.
– Balayage’s Versatility: Works on all hair colors, from blondes and redheads to darker locks with cool tones like ash or grey hues.
– Different Balayage Options: Try face-framing balayage for golden hues, sandy balayage for a beachy look, or mahogany balayage for lighter dark brown locks.
The Bleach Step:
– Applying Lighter Color: The stylist applies a shade or two lighter than your natural hair color to sections they want to lighten.
– Foil vs. Balayage Technique: Foiling involves dye application onto foil, while balayage uses special paddles to paint the dye onto locks.
– Maintenance: Balayage requires less maintenance, typically three months between salon visits. Use sulfate-free shampoo and hair masks to keep locks healthy.
The Blending Step:
– Darker Roots Dye: Achieve a bolder look by applying darker dye to the roots.
– Balayage for Subtle Ombre: Balayage is affordable for creating subtle ombre highlights on brown hair. It requires less frequent touch-ups compared to other techniques.
– Accentuating Cheekbones: Balayage ombre can provide a face-framing highlight that enhances cheekbone beauty. Use the technique on either bangs or throughout the hair.
The Finishing Touch:
– Authentic-Looking Ombre: Balayage allows for a natural ombre look by dyeing only the lower section of hair.
– Warm, Brassy Ombre: Balayage can achieve a warmer, brassy ombre look that complements dark brunettes.
– Adding Blonde Highlights: Apply blonde streaks between strands for a warm brown ombre look. Choose colors like rich chocolate or golden caramel to complement all skin tones.
