Are you ready to add some dimension and brightness to your hair, but unsure whether balayage or highlights are the best choice for you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Both balayage and highlights are popular hair colouring techniques that can achieve stunning results, but they each offer a unique look and application process.
Let’s explore the differences between the two to help you decide which option suits your style and preferences.
Balayage: Effortlessly Natural
Balayage is a French hair-colouring technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights. The colour is hand-painted onto sections of hair, mimicking the sun’s effect.
Balayage is low maintenance, allowing for a natural grow-out process, and is perfect for those who want a lived-in look without frequent salon visits.
Balayage: Striking Money-Piece
To create a much more intense balayage, a combination of techniques is used: drop foils, teasy lights and free hand lightening. Often root foils around the hairline are also used to create a bright face frame.
Highlights: Bright and Defined
Highlights, on the other hand, involve using foils or a highlighting cap to isolate sections of hair before applying colour.
This technique creates more defined streaks of colour throughout the hair, resulting in a brighter and more uniform appearance compared to balayage.
Highlights offer versatility in terms of placement and intensity, allowing for customisable results to suit your desired look.
Whether you prefer subtle, face-framing highlights or bold, all-over colour, highlights can be tailored to your individual style preferences.
Choosing the Right Technique
So, which technique is right for you? Consider the following factors when making your decision:
Natural Look vs. Defined Contrast
If you prefer a softer, more natural-looking result with minimal upkeep, balayage may be the better choice. If you’re after a more dramatic and defined contrast in your hair colour, highlights might be the way to go.
Maintenance
Balayage typically requires less maintenance than traditional highlights, making it ideal for those with a busy lifestyle or anyone looking to extend the time between salon visits.
Hair Texture and Colour
Your hair’s texture and base colour can also influence which technique is best suited for you. Your stylist can help determine which approach will complement your hair type and desired outcome.
Ultimately, whether you opt for balayage or highlights, both techniques can enhance your natural beauty and add dimension to your hair.
Book in for a free consultation so our stylists can help you achieve the look you desire while considering factors such as your hair type, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences.
At Becky B Hair, our experienced stylists specialise in both balayage and highlights, and we’re here to help you achieve your dream hair colour.
Schedule a consultation with us today to discover the perfect technique for enhancing your locks and bringing your hair goals to life!
