Balayage isn’t a one-way-or-the-highway kind of technique—it allows the colorist to take control and get creative when painting. But, there are some fundamentals that every colorist should know, and if the goal is to build brighter blondes that really “pop,” we’ve got the tips you need. Check out what @prettylittleombre and Redken artist Lori Zabel have to say about balayaging for brighter blondes!
Know This:
- With traditional balayage, colorists should paint only the surface of the section, leaving the underneath untouched.
- The untouched part of the section essentially equals a built-in lowlight.
- So, with thinner sections,…
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