Although you may not be a hair stylist yourself, it is always a good idea to get a strong understanding of different types of hair colour treatments and techniques available to you to better communicate with your hairdresser regarding what it is that you are looking for.
Hair techniques, treatments and trends are changing all the time, but there are a few hair colour treatments that have truly stood the test of time. In this article, we’ll guide you through some of the most popular techniques of the last decade.
The money piece has been around for a while, but it certainly is not going anywhere any time soon. The money piece is a technique that involves lightening the hair that frames the face, thus brightening and highlighting your features. It provides a natural, sunkissed look, and has been sported by many celebrities.
The term balayage means to paint or sweep, which is exactly what this technique does. The ends are painted gradually to create a gradient effect using multiple colours. This look can be very striking and effective, yet also natural and subtle.
Highlights are probably one of the most popular and long withstanding hair colouring techniques of all time. They are ideal for adding a fresh, fun look without colouring all of your hair. Highlights lighten parts of your hair using foils.
Lowlights are just like highlights, except they use a darker colour instead of a lighter one. Although lowlights can look truly beautiful and add a lot of depth, they are definitely not as popular as highlights.
Ombre is often confused with balayage, but it is completely different. Ombre does lighten the ends of the hair for that sunkissed glow, but the technique is what really sets it apart.
Babylights aim at adding an angelic natural glow to your hair with dimension. They are highlights that are most commonly used on lighter, toned hair. The overall effect is youthful and timeless. It may take inspiration from what your blonde hair may have looked like when you were younger.
Are you looking to try a new hair colour treatment that you have never tried before? Or perhaps you just want a hairdresser that you can trust with your usual? Get in touch with the expert team at Radiance Hair today! Your hair will never look better.