What type of highlights go best with your hair?
Classical
These are the highlights that have been around for ever, those that are done using aluminium foil all over the hair, so the colour lightening is even. The big difference with current trends is that they are applied from the roots, so touch-ups will have to be more frequent if we want to avoid a very marked root.
Californian
Their name comes from the sun-bleached hair of Californian beaches, with hair that is bleached from mid-section to tips. To achieve this effect, the natural dark tone is maintained throughout the hair except for the tips, which are lightened, thus generating a contrast. The effect favours both dull blonde hair and brunettes, and requires minimal maintenance.
Balayage
The most desired highlights of the last 3 years are the next step to the Californian highlights. The technique of 'balayage' ('sweeping' in French) achieves locks of hair with a colour gradient going from dark to light, starting with any colour, which brings luminosity and movement to the hair. The dye is not applied right from the roots to ensure a more progressive integration into the hair, and avoid the dark-roots effect when the hair grows. The result is a personalised colouring that illuminates the face with a slight gradient effect towards the tips.