Looking for a boost of fresh air for spring? This balayage is ideal for illuminating the face and hair according to expert Franck Provost.
Every spring, it’s the same story: we want a change in our hair, without going through radical coloring. Brighten up your mane and face a little, without risking regretting it for the months to come. That’s good, because according to expert Franck Provost, a soft, sun-filled balayage could well invade our heads for sunny days. The idea? “Second skin” effect locks which create a delicate light following the cut, accompany the movement of the hair and do not look artificial. All for a result that is both modern and resolutely chic. Zoom in on this coloring that we will all ask for at the hairdresser.
Spring, the sun and the rise in temperatures almost make us want to return to our summer lengths: slightly lighter and brighter after days spent alternating between swimming and naps on the hot sand. Good news! This season, it’s the turn of “sunlight” balayage to have its moment of glory. Quesaco? Simply explained, this technique aims to reproduce the natural lightening of hair after several weeks of browning the pill. The idea is not to create very contrasting highlights, but rather a blended, subtle and very luminous result. “The sunlight and return from vacation effects remain essential, with delicate play of light which gives relief without creating a marked root effect“, explains Rémi Billaud, Franck Provost training manager, in a press release. To obtain this result, the lengths and ends are slightly lightened, while leaving the roots natural. Highlights are placed around the face and on the areas where the sun would hit naturally. The result is often softer than a fairly strong classic balayage.
In addition to creating a very discreet and sunny look, sunlight balayage is easy to maintain since the regrowth is discreet. The bottom line: opt for the right color shades from the start. For example, brown or brown hair can go for caramel, honey or hazelnut tones. Blondes will find happiness with beige, sand or golden highlights. For their part, red hair will be highlighted with copper or apricot highlights. The hairdresser will be able to guide you towards the best options.
To prolong the shine of this coloring, it is better to adopt a routine specially designed for colored hair. It helps preserve reflections and prevents the color from losing its intensity over time. Finally, a deep treatment applied regularly will help maintain a supple, shiny and soft fiber. Your hair seems kissed by the sun, without having left the city.
