How do you say the word balayage?
While you will hear many pronunciations of balayage, the most accepted one is, “bah-lee-ahge.” Another commonly accepted way to say it is “bah-lay-ahge.” It’s a pretty straightforward name for this technique. This is because the highlights and subtle colors are added by “sweeping” the color onto the hair.
Can I use conditioner as a blending agent?
Apply your lightener at regrowth, and treat the ends or mid-lengths with your favorite hair mask. Apply conditioner of choice in the same manner you would Balayage. This means using gentle strokes with a soft brush held at an angle to create a smooth transition in the hair. Rinse well, shampoo and towel-dry hair.
What is a French balayage?
In French, Balayage means to sweep or paint. It’s a freehand hair colour technique that gives a really blended natural lightened result with minimal regrowth.
What does a balayage do to your hair?
Create the ultimate sun-kissed look using this multi-tonal technique. What is a Balayage? Applied freehand to the surface of the hair to create texture and frame the face, this multi-tonal effect gives the ultimate sun-kissed look to natural or pre-coloured hair.
What’s the best color to use for balayage?
Choose a light blonde color if you have dark, cool brown hair. If your hair is a naturally cool, dark shade, like chocolate or dark ash brown, choose a light blonde color for your balayage. A shade of lighter ash or khaki will give you sleek, flattering highlights.
How big should the strands of balayage be?
The exact width of your highlights depends on your preference, but balayage tends to look best with thinner, more subtle highlights, no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Apply the dye with your fingers or the brush from the dye kit. Hold the strand with hand and dip your fingers or dye brush into the dye.
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