There's a reason why all women choose highlights: these highlights give the hair new shine and make the complexion shine. Highlights can accentuate eye color, enhance cheekbones and even create slim faces. They create depth and the illusion of fullness. And despite what you've heard, they are suitable for every hair color! However, there are so many types of highlights that it's easy to lose track. So that you can describe exactly what you want from your hairdresser, we have examined each highlighting technique. Check out some of the most beautiful highlighted looks on celebrity ladies and consider adding some vibrancy to your hairstyle!
The most beautiful highlights types at a glance
The two most commonly used highlighting techniques are balayage (hair painting) and foil highlights. Colorists use one or the other depending on the desired result and personal preferences.
Foil highlights lighten the hair
Foil strands,like Gisele Bündchen's, give the hair an all-over brighter, fresher look. As if you just spent a week in Hawaii. If you are a perfectionist and like absolute balance and symmetry, then this technique is for you. They typically require a touch-up every eight weeks.
With foil highlights, individual strands are taken from the hair, coated with bleach and wrapped in foil. The film keeps the product moist and its efficiency remains high. The foils can be arranged in different patterns depending on where the hair is parted and how the strands are “woven.” With this technique you know exactly that the highlights are placed in the right places.
Soft balayage is one of the most popular types of highlights
Balayage, also known as hair painting, is a technique in which the colorist achieves a natural effect. This technique involves painting the bleach freehand directly onto the hair and then covering it with cellophane. Because bleach is exposed to air, it weakens quickly. Therefore, brighteners with a high concentration must be used. It also results in a much less structured pattern than with foil. The balayage technique is best suited for casual beach looks.
The advantage of balayage compared to traditional highlights is that the bright color accents are concentrated at the ends of the hair and not at the roots. Therefore, there is no need for a consistent touch-up as the hair grows back.
Babylights – particularly finely painted strands
Babylights are soft, super-fine highlights that are placed around the hairline and the edges of the face - like here on Alessandra Ambrosio. Think of Babylights as tiny stripes of bright tinsel shining through your hair. These highlights give fine hair in particular a particularly subtle but fresh update.
Ombré Highlights
TheOmbré-Hair-Trendwill never completely go out of style because it offers one big advantage: it's a great look that doesn't require any maintenance. Only the lower half of the hair is lightened, while the dark roots create even more depth. You will never need to touch up this coloring. If you're looking for a change, simply let your hair grow out and cut off the blonde ends.
Sombré Highlights
Sombré, short for Subtle Ombré, is exactly what it sounds like: a less drastic approach to the trend that involves a gentle gradient of color. It is especially fordark hair colorslike Beyoncé's. Blondes can also wear the sombré.
Natural-looking ribbon highlights
Unlike babylights, which are placed around the hairline, ribbon highlights are thin, contrasting colored strands that are woven throughout the hair like pretty ribbons. These highlights are particularly flattering on brunettes and give the waves and curls an attractive depth effect.
Lowlights
Essentially areLowlights are the opposite of highlights: Strategically placed dark strands on light hair add depth. The highlights should only be one or two shades darker than the natural hair color. The lowlights can also be used for a smooth transition between a very dark roots and very light ends.
Lowlights in coffee brown on existing copper highlights
