The ombre hair trend swept in last year in a flurry of bleached blond ends, and to my surprise, has continued to remain popular regardless of the season. Still, I’ve never been a fan of obviously artificial dye jobs. So when my older sister asked me to lighten her hair, I was a little reluctant to do an ombre look, especially on black hair.
Instead, I opted for balayage highlights. Balayage, a French coloring technique where small sections of hair are hand painted, provides a much more subtle, natural effect. Instead of the more obvious gradient of ombre, balayage offers a “sunkissed” effect, where small sections are lightened and the ends of the hair are lightened the most.
If you’d like to see what I used to color my sister’s hair and my tips for a successful at-home coloring experience, keep reading!
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