Have you been scrolling your social media hair feed lately and noticed the sudden surge of speciality coloring services being advertised?
From ombre and foilyage to babylights, new trends emerge daily – each with its own cute name! When trying to determine which service best fits you and your locks, knowing their differences is essential in making an informed decision.
So let us demystify balayage babylights for you so you can make informed choices for yourself.
Balayage baby lights is an elegant hair coloring technique created to replicate the natural sun kissed texture found in small children. As opposed to balayage and ombre techniques that apply color in large sections of your hair, babylights use smaller sections that can look amazing with finer locks. You can combine it with lowlights (darker highlights woven throughout) for an eye-catching and dramatic result.
Babylights can be applied to all hair types and base colors, making them an excellent solution for those wanting a lighter and less intense style that’s simple to maintain. As the technique uses such fine strokes, it is less damaging than all-over coloring methods, working particularly well to add volume and fullness to thin or flat locks for an instant fullness boost.
Babylights offer an easy, subtler alternative to traditional highlights that require frequent touch ups due to their bolder dimensions. Babylights, on the other hand, can last six weeks before needing touch ups – meaning more frequent visits for touch-ups but creating an effortless look that is simple to grow out.
Babylights and balayage differ mainly in that balayage produces a more visible contrast of color by creating ribbons of lighter and darker tones, while babylights create an overall lightening effect. Choosing one over another depends on your desired contrast level – simply determine your ideal contrast level before choosing a highlighting technique accordingly.
If you’re considering adding balayage or babylights to your blonde locks, working with an experienced colorist to achieve a look that works with your skin tone and facial structure is paramount to its success. Contact our team now to book an appointment!