Beauty trends are constantly in flux, so it can be hard to keep up with what’s in and what’s out. Luckily, the hair coloring aficionados at Prestige Salon are happy to shed light on fads in their corner of the industry. While traditional highlights have been on the scene for years, the Balayage technique is growing in popularity. Consider the following information to learn the distinction between these hair coloring styles.

What Is Balayage?

This name of this coloring technique is French and means “to paint” or “to sweep.” From this, you can probably envision how stylists apply hair coloring with this style. Using paintbrushes, colorists can achieve a natural glow that resembles how the sun naturally lightens hair in the summer. Many balayage styles are done on brown hair, resulting in rich, warm tones with caramel highlights. However, all hues can achieve this look.

How Is It Different From Getting Highlights?

Traditionally, highlights are performed by separating hair into exact sections, soaking them in a lighter dye, and wrapping them in foil to “bake.” Afterward, clients will have noticeable sections of lighter hair, which can sometimes look like stripes if the colorist isn’t careful. Balayage takes a much more gradual, natural approach to the color gradient, and stylists focus on areas that would naturally get lighter in the sun. Due to the hand-painted application style, regrowth is less noticeable with balayage, which means you can get by longer without a trip to the salon.

If you’re interested in trying out this unique hair coloring style, turn to Prestige Salon. In addition to dye jobs, they offer haircuts and styling services to complete your ultimate look. For more information on their offerings, or to treat yourself to a personalized appointment at this trusted local salon, call (203) 372-4116.