There's plenty of
enviable hair color out there - including a bevy of
rainbow looks - but we covet killer
Balayage highlights the most. As it turns out, we're not the only ones; this
Color technique is all over Instagram. If we had to guess why it's so beloved, we'd say it's because the popular method makes strands look naturally sun-kissed instead of methodically dyed.
According to colorist Lauren E. Hack, cofounder of
Lauren+Vanessa Salon in New York, that's because the look is painted on. "The word literally means to sweep [in French]," she explained. "You sweep the
Color onto the
Hair strand by strand." The effect resembles the hair's
natural highlights. Hack told us that many of her clients bring their young daughters to the
Salon as examples of the soft highlights they want to mimic.
The technique is ideal for low-maintenance beauties, since the
Color is applied very carefully so as to avoid lines of demarcation. Thus, the dye grows out beautifully, making it easy to stretch (or even wholly disregard) the time between
Salon appointments.
Our favorite characteristic of balayage, however, is that it makes fine
Hair look thicker. "Our
Hair follicle is thicker at the top and thinner at the bottom," said Hack. "With
Balayage you are able to create the illusion that the
Hair is more full at the bottom by painting thin to thick highlights from top to bottom, never seeing where the
Color begins and ends."
To get the
Balayage look for yourself, meet with
Your colorist. "Photos are key!" exclaimed Hack. She suggests you bring images of celebrities who have
Your dream hair. Then,
Your expert can consult with you on whether or not
Your desired
Color will suit
Your skin tone, lifestyle, and regimen. Read on to see the technique on various blond, brunette, and red
Hair hues!
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