If you want to renew your hair with a flattering result, the highlights balayage on short straight and dark hair they are the best solution. Famous for its luminous and warm effect, this technique is perfect for lighten your hair without losing an iota of naturalness. And it is that its wide range of shades and its particular finish make it very flattering for anyone.
What is a ‘balayage’?
The balayage It is a French technique that is done by painting locks freehand, without the need for a dye cap or even aluminum foil. The transition from one tone to another is very subtle, achieving a very natural degraded effect, as if illuminated by the sun. In addition, it is perfect for giving light, movement and dimension to the hair and does not require frequent touch-ups such as even bleaching, since the balayage It is commonly done from the mid-lengths to the ends, without touching the roots.
How to do a ‘balayage’ at home for short hair?
Our recommendation is that a professional stylist dye your hair, so you will avoid failures in your looks. However, if you already have some experience, you can try do freehand highlights at home.
- Brush your hair perfectly and part where you usually mark it.
- Prepare the mixture and apply it to the desired strands, using the highlight brush. Avoid contact of the dye with the scalp as much as possible, as this effect is characterized by starting a few centimeters lower.
- The application time depends on the natural color of your hair and the degree of bleaching desired.
- Rinse the hair with water and check that you have obtained the desired shade.
- Wash your hair as you normally do.
Editor’s tip: After dyeing your hair, it is important that you use a washing system that hydrates it and also takes care of your dye. Our favorite is the duo of shampoo Y TRESemmé Pro-Radiance Color Conditionerfree of parabens and enriched with marula oil and resveratrol, which cares for color and restores shine to colored hair.
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+15 ideas to illuminate your dark hair with a ‘balayage’
balayage in very short hair
Give your straight hair a twist with a subtle balayage in golden tones. This low-maintenance technique will help you add movement and volume to your short hair.
balayage gray on brunettes with short hair
When we say that the balayage It can be worn in any shade, it’s serious. For example, this color fades black to light gray to create texture, volume, and depth in the hair. You can take it from the darkest tone (starting from the root), to the lightest or vice versa, it’s up to you.
balayage for brunettes with straight and short hair
If your hair is black or very dark brown, then opt for a balayage in a warm shade, like caramel or gold. These shades will make your hair glow immediately.
Editor’s tip: Revitalize your dyed hair, with the Intensive Repair Line Super Conditioner 1 Minute that has a unique technology that combines the most powerful conditioning agents to provide your hair with the daily nutrition it needs.
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Balayage on short straight hair
Chocolate highlights are perfect for giving hair a shiny, healthy look. This hair style is one of the simplest and most natural, perfect for giving your straight hair a subtle twist.
balayage ash blonde on short hair
If your base tone is medium, the best way to illuminate it is with highlights in ashy tones. Ask your stylist to do them a few inches below the root to avoid constant touch-ups.
balayage in short black hair
The balayage candy It is perfect to wear with black hair and create an impactful mane. You can also contrast black with lighter shades, or with fantasy tones.
Editor’s tip: Any coloring technique requires special care. We recommend adding to your routine the shampoo Y TRESemmé Shielding & Regeneration Conditioner. Its formula with Nano-Shield Technology restructures the inside of the hair, making it up to 100 times stronger and protecting it against harmful external factors.
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balayage in short dark hair
This style of faded highlights is ideal for illuminating dark hair and keeping the color alive for longer.
balayage dark brown short hair
If your base is chestnut, we recommend lighting your hair with some highlights in golden, caramel or reddish tones. You will love the result!
balayage on medium short hair
Straight hair looks amazing with a balayage warm. Add this type of highlights to your looks It will help you draw all the attention to your eyes and frame your features. In addition, you will gain movement and volume.
balayage caramel and honey short hair
This is a clear example of how a balayage in short hair smooth and dark is the ideal option for brunettes. This technique is ideal for lightening hair without having to go through complete bleaching.
balayage honey color on short hair
If your base is brown or black, the best way to get into the blonde tones It can be through some wicks. Take them in platinum, ash, honey or gold tones, the options are varied and very flattering.
balayage platinum blonde short hair
If your hair is black and you want to try a blonde shade, we recommend a balayage platinum plated for the perfect luminosity.
balayage white in short hair
If you are tired of dyeing your hair in the same shade all the time and want to experiment with your hair, we recommend you try the highlights balayage in white on your dark tint. In addition, this coloring will allow you hide your gray hair and illuminate your hair.
balayage in short hair for men
Men with short hair can also wear streaks of different colors or with an effect. balayage. Ask your stylist to make them one to two shades lighter than your natural shade.
Straight short hair + balayage blond
Short hair blonde has an extra benefit: make you look younger. By applying some highlights that outline your face from the height of your cheeks, you will look spectacular.
Red balayage highlights on short hair
For those who have black hair and want to dye it for the first time, they can opt for a reddish coloration. try a ombre or a balayage. You will not regret!
balayage fantasy for short hair
The advantage of dark hair is that you can make it bicolor with other shades. With green it looks amazing.
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