Highlights are a popular hair coloring technique where sections of hair are lightened to contrast with the base or natural hair color. This creates dimension, brightness, and a sun-kissed look. Highlights can be subtle or bold, depending on the desired effect.
🎨 What Makes Highlights Unique?
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Only portions of hair are dyed, not the whole head.
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The lightened strands are typically woven into the hair using foils or balayage (hand-painted).
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Great for adding depth, movement, and brightness without a full-color commitment.
✨ Types of Highlights (with Example Images)
1. Traditional Foil Highlights
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Hair is sectioned and wrapped in foils to precisely lighten selected strands.
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Common on straight or layered styles.
2. Partial Highlights
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Only the top layer or the face-framing strands are highlighted.
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Adds a subtle lift without full coverage.
3. Babylights
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Ultra-fine highlights that mimic the natural lightness seen in children’s hair.
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Very subtle and natural-looking.
4. Chunky Highlights
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Bolder, thicker streaks of color for a high-contrast or 90s-inspired look.
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Often used for edgy or statement styles.
5. Face-Framing Highlights (Money Piece)
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Bright, bold highlights at the front to accentuate the face.
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Great for drawing attention to facial features.