Tom Connell, hair art director at Davines, describes the technique as sweeping and painting colour in a way that it won’t look like it has been placed in one static area. “Balayage will show a lighter colour blending from natural colour rather than a solid place which is achieved from traditional highlights.”
A quick search of ‘balayage’ into Google, and you’ll most likely be served images of longer, lighter hair embracing the trend, but it’s important to remember the technique not only works on all hair colours, but textures and lengths too. “It comes down to tailoring it the individual,” says Connell. “Eye colour, skin tone, and how much shadow you want to create around the face should all be taken into account.”
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