It feels like every season some new term is coming out to describe the new “it” hair trend. What’s the difference between the looks called ombré and sombré? And what’s a balayage-ombré? Most importantly, how do I ask for the look I desire without confusing my stylist? To help you get a look you’ll love, here are the highlights of what each trend means and how long it might last.
LIKE A FOREVER BEST FRIEND, BALAYAGE IS HERE TO STAY!
First of all balayage (pronounced bah-lee-AHZGE) is a technique a stylist uses to highlight your hair, and can be used to achieve many different looks. With balayage, also known as hair painting, the lightener or hair color is painted on in such a way as to create a graduated, natural-looking effect from end to root and is all about creating beautiful blends of multi-dimensional color.