Light, movement, freshness…there are many benefits of highlights. In summer they naturally stand out, hence the importance of choosing a natural and flattering color. Which type is sweeping this summer 2022?
Kevin Briceño, director of Peluquería Krown, points out that “fashion trends always come back, those 90s fuses that framed the face to give it more brightness are back in the news, which is why the styles and techniques of face frame they become more dynamic when summer arrives.” Ana María Cabello, stylist at the Menta Beauty Place salon in Plaza Castilla (Agustín de Foxá, 24), adds: “The best option for lightening dark hair is highlights balayage in caramel or hazelnut tones that provide light and movement, although the latest trend is to look for more icy shades such as brunette or cool brown. The Californians, the balayage or the toffee They are classic highlights that continue to succeed. Some very bright ones are added to them again for the summer, such as the sunshine, as the name implies. Do you dare to go further? “Fluorescent colors bring a playful touch to all hairstyles. This trend is going viral with every appointment of this type and is only suitable for the most daring and groundbreaking profiles, as seen recently in the influencer Maria Fernandez-Rubíes with a change in appearance that has left her classic brown hair to give way to a very explosive reddish tone,” the experts at Jean-Louis David recall.
Whatever type of highlights you choose, remember it’s important to take care of them: “in terms of color, it is essential to always perfect the dyes or color baths with other treatments that maximize and, above all, preserve the tone”, emphasize the hairdressing experts at Llongueras, presenting their latest novelty, which comes from Wella’s hand : gloss finish, a next-generation color and gloss product that outperforms any other color service in terms of benefits and benefits. “Achieving a specific tone not only involves using a good product that colors each strand well, but it is also a continuous process of treatment and maintenance.” Do not forget in your daily life the “sunscreen and thermal protection for your hair if you expose yourself to the sun or use a dryer, detangle your hair regularly, preferably dry outside and dry it after exposure to chlorine and salt and using moisturizing masks “Remembers Kevin Briceño. “Choose a shine-restoring shampoo. In addition to nourishing and protecting the hair fiber, it prevents yellowish and greenish reflections,” says salon Blow Dry Bar.
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“Balayage is a color cast that goes from roots to tips. Therefore, it is a more favorable technique for long hair, so that the gradient has a longer run time. There is a wide variety of shades and combinations. blondes refers, we would talk about caramel, vanilla, mocha shades or colder shades like Warm blonde balayage† The technique aims for a natural result, avoids highlighting the color from the root, fills the hair with light and golden nuances and one of the best advantages is that it does not require much maintenance. It is an ideal color to renew dull blond hair or to give monotonous blond and brown hair a new look. It is especially suitable for medium skin, although it also brings light to those with cooler skin tones. The goal is to maintain the natural color of the roots to achieve naturalness and allow the coloring to work in the rest of the hair in a gradual and personalized way.” TACHA.
The trends of the 90s are also returning in the hair world. “Both natural bases and salon tinting will benefit from this technique because of its rejuvenating effect and because you can play with the intensity or contrast of color. The great thing about working with this technique is that it can be blended or mixed with some Babylights highlights or also some sunlight to complement the style we want, with more or less intensity of blonde tones in the hair.As Jennifer López or Jennifer Anniston sometimes choose.Freshness and without retouching the color, this option gives us much more freedom in summer when we travel and on vacation, and we want to enjoy our free time with hair that is always perfect.In our salon we always remind you that a good prior diagnosis will help us choosing the right technique,” explains Kevin Briceño, director of Krown Hairdressing.
“Color melting or melting is a technique that allows us to melt the tones of the hair with total integration between roots, mid-lengths and ends. Of all the coloring techniques, this is the most natural” emphasizes TACHA, ensuring that his Barber Juan Diego Teo always compares this working technique with the visual effect of a melting candy. “The big advantage of melting In addition to its naturalness, it can be done on any hair base, be it brown and blond as well as copper or reddish hair. This technique avoids color jumps, sharp lines and sharp contrasts. It has a high degree of customization and with the mastery of the stylist we can adapt the technique to our taste.”
“This technique is one of our specialties, creating a defined or blurred wick, ending with greater depth, sometimes opting for more brightness in the ends, illuminating the chromatic perception of the wick specifically, ie French Balayage: versatility, clarity and space to play and create the perfect design for any mane, it is a much sought after technique in our salon, as are Scandinavian highlights.
Refined and contemporary, this is how this timeless technique can be defined, performed with Freehand Brush and without upholstery, thanks to this technique we can place the light and darkness where we want and that means we can always create depth effects and reliefs in each hair, it does not generate any kind of slavery because the growth is blurry and the best we can do can wear it as blonde or natural as we want. The french balayage honey van Nieves Álvarez are an example of elegance and a perfect option for those who do not see themselves with blond hair,” emphasizes Kevin Briceño.
“This is one of the most rejuvenating and versatile coloring techniques. It consists of highlighting the frontal contrast, without having to lighten the rest of the hair too much. The contrast achieved is greater than with contouring and seeks a harmonious mix between nuances through techniques such as balayage or babylights.The face is illuminated, with a renewed look that enhances the features.Ideal for summer evenings and sunny days at the beach,” explains TACHA. “The difference with chumky highlights is that the contrast is subtle and doesn’t start at the root, but from the middle of the hair. Chumky highlights have a stronger contrast, because this technique doesn’t cover the rest of the hair, while money cutting is a harmony with the rest of the moons”.
“One of the most flattering options for lightening long hair in the summer. A timeless choice that is always in effect in our living room and takes us back to those childhood days when we went to the beach and the sun naturally and subtle wise our One of the faithful to this technique is Blake Lively. With this technique we can generate reliefs and contrasts in bright and warm tones. It is very useful when we only want to give light to the hair, it is ideal for any hairstyle and for every moment, the effect is more blurred from the middle to the ends and it does not generate bondage, so on vacation we will forget that you you need to update. Just enjoy beautiful, light, natural looking hair,” explains Kevin Briceño.
Ideal for blonde tones. The technique consists of creating very fine highlights throughout the hair, creating a very natural visual effect. They are usually made about two shades lighter compared to the natural base shade. They can be done on light shades. or dark base colors, provided we don’t lighten the hair more than two or three tones so that there isn’t much contrast to the root as it grows in. It requires medium to low maintenance,” they explain from TACHA.
“This trend works equally well on curly and straight hair, as it does on blondes and brunettes. In addition to giving extra shine, it doesn’t require extreme maintenance as it hides the root effect. It’s a smoky golden shade that goes on smoothly. Similar to balayage -highlights, paying special attention to the ends. And be careful! Because if there is a trend that is coming up strongly, it is Black Gold, it will be one of the favorite colors of brunettes. It is achieved by applying a black base and subtly adding golden hues to the hair,” explain the experts at Ma Belle Salon.
Ana Soriano, David Künzle Fuencarral’s stylist, focuses her attention on caramel tones: “Toffee, chocolate, blorange, honey, hazelnut, almond… they are usually very natural mixtures. Caramel tones are light and dark shades, perfect for giving warmth to dark brown and auburn hair. The mix of shades always adds extra volume and a refined touch. We bet heavily on honey and hazelnut caramel, working on the balayage technique to create a touch of light and lots of movement.”
“It’s a very respectful tone with the hair and fits very well with our philosophy in the salon. It gives a natural look and is perfect for those who are starting their first scam. It has good growth, easy maintenance and is very compatible with the smoothing and anti-frizz treatments. It is beneficial for just about every woman, it doesn’t have much to do with certain skin tones as it is a very neutral color and will soften any face,” says Sonia Atanes, director of the SAHB salon at Paseo de la Castellana, 247.
Source: Marie Claire
