The brown tones live a moment of the most golden. Naturalness, comfort and clarity are put above all else, although you have to create it in this type of darker hair to show it off. Ever heard of the so-called ‘flash lights’? These new reflections are ideal for those who want to change their image without going to extremes, especially now that the beautiful weather and summer are approaching. More light and less maintenance seems to be the formula for success. Then how to lighten auburn hair in a subtle and natural way? The key is these highlights you’ll want to try this season, which we’ll discover below. Some experts tell us about it. If you have dark hair, you’ll definitely want to give them a try in the coming weeks!
The natural is not spontaneous
The way we understand naturalness has evolved over time and now we are doing everything we can to achieve that effect. “Personalization is a mantra in the hairdressing industry and these highlights confirm it. With flashbulbs it is possible to enrich the base of brown hair, giving it a new light, but without brightening the rest of the hair too much. Subtlety is especially the key,” says Raquel Saiz of Salón Blue by Raquel Saiz from Torrelavega, in Cantabria.
The weak is the mighty
The new way of understanding color brings us techniques that are very gentle and subtle, but at the same time very effective. “It involves applying subtly lighter highlights only to those areas close to the face that we want to highlight, such as the cheekbones, eyes, jawline, forehead or nose. We will do it with the freehand technique and although we can affect any area that interests us, it is worn throughout the hair,” says Charo García of Ilitia Beauty & Science from Balmaseda, in Bizkaia.
A strategic light distribution
In this case, the color is applied in sections, as if they were flashes of light, and we can incorporate different shades if we want to create a greater sense of density and movement. You can even create or nuance a new tone by mixing the color on the wick. In addition, the ‘flash lights’ give much more control over the color than other techniques such as balayage,” adds Rafael Bueno of Rafael Bueno Peluqueros from Malaga.
Most natural reflections
Ultimately, the key is how the color is applied, in a very delicate and precise way. “Only three shades of the hair’s original shade are lifted, which makes the result very natural, as if it were an effect of the sun’s rays. In addition, with these highlights, we amplify the brightness caused by the sun’s rays in a natural way. way, enhancing the brightness and clarity they provide, especially at this time of year we find ourselves in,” said Manuel Mon of Manuel Mon Estilistas from Oviedo.
Source: Marie Claire
