Balayage And Baby Highlights – How Are They Similar?

When it comes to going blonde, there are numerous techniques available – highlights, babylights and balayage being just three options that produce beautiful blonde looks. But how are they different?

These low-maintenance styles are perfect for creating that natural sun-kissed glow – but which one is right for you?

Baby Blonde Highlights

Baby blonde highlights are an exquisite and delicate way to lighten your locks without going too blonde. Similar to balayage but with more delicate results, this technique involves painting very fine hair strands one at a time until the desired effect has been reached: naturally sun-kissed blonde hue that mimics children’s hair (hence its name).

To create this style of highlights, your stylist will first apply base color all over your head, before using a paintbrush and free-hand painting lighter strands throughout. This allows them to achieve a natural, multi-tonal look reminiscent of summer days spent at the beach or the unintentionally sun-kissed look found on children. As this method avoids bleaching the entire strand from root to tip, this technique is less damaging than traditional highlights.

Baby blonde highlights are immensely popular because of their low maintenance requirements. Since they feature more subtle and natural fading than full head foil highlights, you may only need to touch up occasionally with baby blonde highlights. As their thin and delicate strands can be more susceptible to breakage than thicker locks are recommended to maintain healthy locks. Sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners designed specifically for colored hair should be used regularly in order to keep them looking their best.

If you’re seeking baby blonde highlights to add sun-kissed dimension to your locks, ask your colorist Karina At Salon Deauville about balayage highlighting. This gorgeous and natural-looking technique creates a soft and lush look that’ll have people admiring your locks all season! To maintain optimal results and prevent damage and color fade, treat your strands regularly with nourishing treatments and use protective pin-straighteners once weekly to maintain vibrant locks all summer. You’ll be ready to showcase those baby blonde locks confidently – making everyone look!

Balayage

Balayage is an increasingly popular hair coloring method. This method involves hand-painting colored highlights onto the hair to achieve an all-over sun-kissed effect that adds dimension and requires less maintenance than traditional foil highlight techniques. Balayage highlights are great for finer locks as it lightens them without too much damage or strain being put onto them from traditional highlight foils.

This caramel balayage looks beautiful on dark hair, complementing warm tones like honey and gold beautifully. For something cooler in terms of blonde shades, consider going for either caramel blonde balayage or strawberry blonde balayage; both will add warmth yet luminescence to your blonde locks and produce stunning results!

Blue balayage offers another exciting variation of balayage that stands out. Ideal for those who dare to show their individuality and creativity, blue balayage hair color can make a statement in its boldness and beauty when done correctly. To maintain the luster and shine of this style, try using sulfate-free shampoo and conditioning treatments that lengthen its color retention.

Babylights offer a more natural and subtle balayage look, perfect for creating more refined and mature looks. Babylights combine highlights with foils in a tighter pattern than regular highlights, creating an aged appearance. Babylights can be applied throughout the head or just around the face for maximum sophistication.

Chocolate or caramel balayage can be an attractive option for those with medium brown locks, offering dimension and richness without the commitment of bleaching. Plus, this style adds dimension and richness while lightening brown locks without having to undergo the full process of bleaching! You could even opt for warm caramel or chocolate brown balayage with light blonde streaks for an eye-catching effect!