Ash blonde color or balayage can be an excellent way to upgrade your look and revitalize it with cool hues such as blue, gray, green and violet while canceling out warm tones that might otherwise overwhelm skin tones.
Consider opting for a light ash blonde balayage with darker roots for an authentic-looking blend. To ensure lasting results, schedule root touch up sessions regularly.
Shades
Cool shades of ash blonde like platinum and icy silver work best with fair skin tones while warm tones such as honey or caramel complement medium or olive complexions. Balayage techniques that combine cool and warm hues look especially stunning on long wavy locks.
If you’re seeking a light refresh, opt for a soft combination of ash blonde and gray highlights that enhances your natural hue without creating sharp contrasts. Or consider face-framing balayage which adds subtle, lighter accents around eyes and lips; or add depth and dimension with babylights which mimic children’s subtle variations in tone naturally found within their locks.
Reminder: For best results, full head ash blonde balayage requires touch ups every 8-12 weeks depending on your growth rate and level of contrast between natural shade and balayage highlights. To maintain and protect its health, invest in shampoos and conditioners specifically formulated for color treated strands.
Techniques
Implementing the balayage technique when coloring your ash blonde locks will produce gorgeous, natural-looking highlights with little maintenance required. It is the ideal solution for those seeking to avoid any noticeable lines between their darker root area and lighter mids and ends.
Your stylist will determine which shade best complements your complexion and skin tone, complementing both natural hair color as well as accentuating features in an attractive manner. The chosen hue should enhance both of these characteristics to bring out their full potential.
Example: a cool blonde shade may work well with clients with blue or green undertones; conversely, warm blonde hues could benefit those with yellow or golden undertones.
Create an eye-catching two-toned look by mixing dark roots with light ash blonde mids and ends for an eye-catching, smoky effect. Or take three-toned balayage one step further with shadow roots; only the area near your roots remains dark while all other sections feature lighter ash blonde tones.
At-home options
DIY balayage kits may be available, but professional salon services provide more precision and color consistency. To achieve flawless ash blonde balayage results, invest in professional products that preserve the integrity of your hair, like Moehair’s Color Alive shampoo and conditioner.
Smokey roots that blend effortlessly into ash blonde strands offer a dramatic yet sultry style, perfect for long and silky locks. This look makes a bold statement and provides the ideal opportunity to experiment with lighter hues without going full-on blonde.
This gorgeous ash blonde balayage is a delicate blend that works beautifully on dark, thick hair. The result is an alluring three-dimensional effect that highlights facial features and makes a striking date night look. To keep up this style for longer, be sure to schedule regular appointments for root touch-ups and follow a good hair care regimen; overstyling may cause frizz and flyaways; therefore use heat protectant spray when using styling tools.
Professional salon services
Ash blonde balayage offers you the perfect solution whether you want natural-looking or dramatic blonde tones for any complexion. Its cooler tones complement pale skin beautifully while softening warm blonde hues for an overall balanced appearance.
Ask your stylist to use shadow rooting, an innovative technique in which a darker shade is used around the roots while lighter highlights are distributed through your locks to achieve a seamless grow-out process and avoid frequent touch ups.
For long wavy hair with warm complexions and peachy undertones in the skin, add honey blonde tones and white babylights to an ash blonde balayage for an eye-catching, three dimensional effect. Sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner like Moehair’s Color Alive make maintaining this look simple at home.