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Have you ever spotted a unique hair colouring style on Pinterest, or seen someone walk past you on the street with some bougie hair colours and wondered which hair colour technique that is?
Hair colouring has become an integral part of self-expression and personal style and there are infinite styles that you can choose for yourself to make it as unique to yourself as possible. In this blog, we will explore 12 different types of hair colouring techniques, discuss their unique characteristics, and help you find the perfect match for your next salon visit.
12 Popular Hair Colouring Techniques
From subtle highlights to dramatic transformations, there are many types of hair dyeing techniques to suit every individual’s preferences and desires.
1. Balayage
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Derived from the French word meaning “to sweep," balayage is a freehand technique that creates natural-looking highlights. It involves hand-painting the hair with colour, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends to achieve a sun-kissed effect. Balayage offers low maintenance and allows for seamless colour transitions.
At Bodycraft Salon, we offer a range of different hair colouring techniques so you can find the best colour to complement your hair and personality.
2. Ombre
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Ombre is a gradient hair colouring technique where the hair transitions from a darker shade at the roots to a lighter shade towards the ends. It creates a striking contrast, often featuring bold, vibrant colours. Ombre is versatile and can be customised to suit various hair lengths and textures.
3. Highlights
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Highlighting involves adding lighter strands to the hair to create dimension and depth. Foils or caps are used to isolate sections of hair, which are then lightened. Highlights can range from subtle, natural-looking shades to bold, contrasting tones, depending on the desired effect.
4. Lowlights
Lowlights are the opposite of highlights, as they involve adding darker shades to the hair. They create depth and richness, enhancing the overall colour and texture. Lowlights are often used to add dimension to solid hair colours or to blend grey hair.
5. Babylights
Inspired by the natural highlights seen in children’s hair, babylights are ultra-fine, delicate highlights that mimic the sun’s gentle touch. They provide a subtle, soft enhancement and work well for those seeking a natural, sun-kissed look.
6. Sombré
Short for “soft ombre," sombré is a more subtle variation of the ombre technique. The colour transition is more gradual, with a softer contrast between the roots and ends. Sombré offers a more natural appearance, making it a popular choice for those seeking a low-maintenance style.
7. Colour Melting
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Colour melting is a technique that seamlessly blends multiple colours together, creating a smooth and harmonious effect. It involves using shades from the same colour family and melting them together, resulting in a beautifully blended, multidimensional look.
8. Dip Dye
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Dip dyeing involves immersing the ends of the hair into a vibrant colour, creating a bold contrast between the natural hair colour and the dyed ends. This technique allows for creative experimentation with unconventional colours and can be a fun way to express your unique style.
9. Root Smudging
Root smudging is a technique that softens the contrast between the hair colour and the root regrowth. It involves blending the root area with the rest of the hair, creating a seamless transition and extending the time between salon visits.
10. Fantasy colours
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Fantasy colours encompass a wide range of vibrant, unconventional hues such as pastels, neons, and metallic shades. This technique allows for limitless creativity and self-expression, making it popular among those seeking a bold and unique look.
11. Grey Blending
Grey blending is a technique used to blend and camouflage grey hair with natural or dyed hair colour. It involves strategically adding highlights or lowlights to create a more uniform and blended appearance, reducing the contrast between grey and coloured hair.
12. Global Hair colour
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Global hair colour refers to the overall colouring of the hair, where the entire head of hair is dyed in a single shade or a combination of colours. This technique is used for complete transformations, covering natural hair colour or introducing a new, cohesive colour scheme.
Takeaway
Hair colour techniques are a creative and transformative process that allows individuals to express their unique style and personality. Whether you prefer subtle highlights, bold contrasts, or unconventional fantasy colours, there is a hair colouring technique to suit your preferences. Consult with a professional stylist at Bodycraft Salon to help you understand the different types of hair colouring techniques and determine the best technique for your hair type.
FAQs
1. Which are the most popular hair colouring techniques?
The most popular hair colouring techniques include balayage, ombre, highlights, and babylights. These techniques offer versatility and natural-looking results.
2. Which technique is safe for hair colouring?
All hair colouring techniques can be safe when performed by a professional stylist using high-quality products. It is crucial to discuss any hair concerns or sensitivities with your stylist before undergoing the colouring process.
3. What are the four categories of hair colouring?
The four categories of hair colouring are temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent. Each category offers different levels of colour intensity, longevity, and coverage, catering to various needs and preferences.