Raise your hand if you've never had highlights! Since they were introduced in the world of hairdressing in the 1940s, very few (lucky ones) have been able to resist them. Either you have amazing hair with a beautiful color, or you will probably have to resort to this technique to look prettier and have more brightness on your face.
One of the most popular types of highlights nowadays is the one done using the Balayage technique, so today we want to show you how to do balayage highlights at home. Let's get to it!
What is the "balayage" technique?
First of all, I want to tell you what the Balayage technique consists of, in case anyone doesn't know it.
Balayage comes from the vFrench verb balayer, which means to sweep or comb, actions that perfectly describe how this technique is worked was born in France in the 70s. It consists of dyeing strand by strand with a movement similar to the one made when sweeping.
Thanks to these movements, amazing color combinations and of different intensities; with much smoother and softer transitions between strands. Also, since the roots are left intact, it will look like your hair has much more movement.
The result? A a much more natural gradient that you will love.
Difference between balayage highlights and babylights
The main differences between balayage highlights and babylights lie mainly in their application area. While the babylights are applied all over the hair, the balayage is only done from mid-lengths to ends.
Also, balayage offers a natural gradient effect, since the strands on which this technique is applied are chosen one by one; but babylights provide a uniform color throughout the hair and tend to lighten it.
How to do balayage highlights at home
Now, let's get started! We are going to explain step by step how to do balayage highlights at home.
Everything you need to do balayage highlights:
- 20 volume hydrogen peroxide.
- The dye or bleach you want to apply.
- A brush to apply the dye to your hair.
- A container to make the mixture.
- Cling film.
- And gloves to avoid staining yourself.
Mix the components
The first thing you have to do is mix the bleaching powder or the dye with the hydrogen peroxide (important that it is 20 volumes) in the container you have prepared for it. Take this moment also to cut several pieces of cling film. You will need them to cover your hair once you have applied the dye.
Study your facial features
If you want to achieve the best effect and for this balayage technique to really help you brighten your face and to give movement to your hair, it is necessary that you first evaluate your facial features to know where you should highlight. We recommend that you brighten areas close to the face and apply the dye on both sides of the strands, always in a vertical orientation, so the finish looks more natural.
Prepare your hair
Untangle it and divide it into several sections starting from the back. It is important that you take your time to make the divisions well and especially to detangle it well so that the result looks as beautiful and professional as possible.
Apply the dye
It's time to apply the mixture you made previously with the dye or bleaching powder and hydrogen peroxide. Place the strand on a piece of cling film and apply the dye on both sides.
Start at the height you want (never at the root area since, as we have seen, this technique is not applied there) and sweep the dye with the brush towards the ends. This is the area where the dye should look most intense, but if you want a natural finish, you should never lighten them by more than 2 tones in relation to the rest of the hair.
As for the amount, it will depend on the effect you want to achieve. If you want a very intense color, you have to do quite a few, but if you just want to lighten some areas, it is enough to do some thin ones in certain parts of your hair.
Once you have finished dyeing the strand, fold the plastic upwards so that it is completely covered and the dye penetrates better.
Let it rest
Once you have done the highlights, you should let them rest for about 20-30 minutes. That said, every dye is different, so it is important that follow the product instructions to the letter you are using.
Wash your hair
When you see that they have the tone you want, you should wash your hair as usual. For this, use a neutral shampoo, since it is not necessary to use a balayage highlights shampoo, but if you want to keep them for as long as possible, we recommend you get one.
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