Balayage, Ombre, Sombre, and Babylight Trends

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Thinking of getting some highlights in your hair? They will give you a summerish and feminine air, but with so many techniques out there it may be hard to decide which one to pick. Here go through some of the latest and most appreciated hair highlighting methods that will make your hair look radiant.

Balayage

If you would like something that looks natural on your hair you should try the balayage technique. The word comes from French and it means to sweep. It means that your hairstylist will not use any meshes or foils to create the highlighted sections. He or she will simply use a brush to spread a colour that is a few shades lighter than your own hair. The result will be hair that looks naturally highlighted, by the sun.

Balayage

The highlights will look more prominent in some parts, while being more discreet in others according to how the colour was distributed. But this unplanned look makes it look so natural, and the best part is that your hair will look the same for a long while.

Ombre

In case you would like something thats more noticeable you may want to try the ombre look. This means that the roots will have a darker shade, while the lower half of your hair will be a lighter shade. Practically, the change of colour from the roots towards the ends will be made gradually. It is a procedure that can be done on any kind of hair and colour.

Ombre

If you have a uniform color, the hair will have to be bleached to obtain the ombre effect. If the hair is already bleached all over, the roots will have to be dyed with a darker color, creating false roots that will look grown for a while. So, from this point on, you can simply allow the roots to continue growing, as the effect is long lasting.

Sombre

Would you like something more discreet than ombre and something easier to maintain? Then somber is the best choice for you. The technique is the same as the ombre, only that the highlights are softer and not that obvious. The colour transition is done much more gradually. Thus, the hair looks even more natural and will require no specific maintenance. Even if the effect is softer, the same amount of work will be invested in somber. As it will take as much time as in the case of the ombre it is more a matter of personal preference between the two.

Sombre

Many people choose the sombre because it rarely needs touchups due to the lack of demarcation lines. So even if you choose to let your hair grow, the differences will be hardly noticeable.

Babylights

Babylights are the softest highlights you can get. Your hair will look like its being sun kissed, as it’s a very discreet technique of highlighting hair. Foil will be used to separate the thin strains of hair chosen for highlighting, because the light hair color will be applied very close to the root. The effect is a very natural and soft one, giving you a youthful and chic look, without standing out too much. So, if you never coloured your hair up to this point and you are afraid of major changes babylights will be perfect for you.

Babylights

They will offer a soft change that you’ll love, making your hair look that it has be sun kissed, without giving it a bleached look. The technique will not damage your hair, but will have to be refreshed periodically, to maintain the same amazing appearance.

Roundup

Hopefully now you know the difference between several types of highlights that are in trend this summer. You will see celebrities wearing them because all these techniques are highly appreciated in Hollywood. You just need to find your favourite technique and effect and go for a look that will compliment you. Whether you wish to make big changes or not so big changes, all these hair highlighting techniques will definitely change your look in a positive manner. They are all feminine and will make you look gorgeous.

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