Find the right streaks for your hair

Trends come and go, and we have continuously changed the full color and traditional light streaks in the hair with a softer and more natural look. Despite the growing popularity of hair coloring methods, it can still be difficult to determine the various terms actually cover.

What are babylights, ombre, sombre and balayage at all? And what is the difference between them? If you want to know more, read right here!

What are babylights?

Babylights is a very fine hair coloring technique, where you as far as possible imitate the natural play of colors seen in children's hair - hence the name. The technique is a bit reminiscent of what we usually know as light streaks in the hair.

The difference between light stripes and babylights is that with babylights, even less hair is taken in each foil. Thus, each stripe will be smaller than ordinary. The result will be very natural as the streaks will blend nicely into your natural hair.

Not quite as much maintenance is needed, as the outgrowth will not be as clear and marked. So you only need to visit the hairdresser every 8-14 weeks to have perfect hair. Of course, the color of your stripes plays a role in terms of maintenance.

Babylights can also be made in colored hair, and it also does not have to be in your natural hair.

How do you make babylights?

Technically, you make baby lights by first and foremost dividing the hair into sections. Next, take a little bit of hair, add color, and wrap it in foil. To create a beautiful result, many stripes are made, which are close together.

NOTE: It is a more time-consuming process than regular light stripes. Therefore, it usually costs a bit more.

Can you make babylights at home?

It will be complicated to make baby lights at home yourself. First of all, it's hard to see what you're doing if you dye hair on yourself. Also, the technique is not easy to master if you do not have experience in the field.

Even if you have a friend to help you, it is not advisable to dye streaks in your hair. Instead, you should visit a trained hairdresser.

What is ombre?

Translating ombre from French means shadow. The name comes from the fact that you have a dark color at the bottom, which fades sharply to light in the lengths. It is often a good coloring method for brunettes, as there is no need to put color on the bottom, but only on the lengths.

Therefore, it also goes without saying that you do not have to go to the hairdresser so often to maintain your hair color. No one will spot your outgrowth, and who will not love it?

How do you make ombre hair?

As I said, ombre means shadow. The goal of this hair coloring method is to create a shadow and thus play in the hair. The method is most often used on brunettes, so there is no color in the scalp.

If the color is added to the scalp, choose a color that is reminiscent of your natural color. Then you dye the hair lighter in the medium lengths (i.e., in the middle of the hair) and the tips.

Although ombre is mostly dedicated to brunettes, it does not have to stop you. It can be made in every conceivable color, so finally, let your imagination run wild.

Can you make ombre at home?

Ombre is one of the easier techniques to emulate at home. If you are a brunette, in short, it is about bleaching your hair and doing graduation. This is done by, step by step, adding more color/bleaching. You start at the top, and then you work your way up. As a result, the bleach will have been in the tips for the longest time, and it will therefore be the lightest.

Prepare thoroughly and do a lot of research on how to do it. Then find some great products for your hair coloring project. If necessary, do it with a friend so she can help you in the process.

Before you get started, you should think about the outcome. You have to choose how many graduations you want. However, it is recommended to make a minimum of two, as otherwise there will be a very sharp transition. Since the tips should be the brightest, start there.

If you have the slightest doubt about how to color your hair, you should seek out a professional hairdresser. It is important not to "play" with your hair, as it can be difficult to correct. Also, keep in mind that your hair will take a bit of damage every time you color it.

What is sombre?

After ombre got its breakthrough, more and more versions came out of how this could be done. In addition, "sombre." Unlike ombre, you start with clearings at the bottom and tone it out more and more to a darker color. Sombre is often made with a slightly lighter expression than the original ombre.

Like its predecessor, it is an economical solution as it does not require much maintenance.

How do you make sombre?

Sombre is made in many ways, just like ombre. As mentioned, it has just the opposite effect, i.e., from light to dark. The transition is usually smoother, and the hair is often dyed with more colors and less bleaching. In addition, there will be less contrast than we see with the ordinary ombre.

Can you make sombre at home?

Like ombre, a sombre is easier to imitate at home than so much else. Again, it will always be advised against coloring your hair if you do not feel safe in the area.

Therefore, rather seek out a professional to dye your hair. In this way, you also ensure the result you dream of. It can be even more costly if you first dye your own hair and then seek help to fix it.

What is balayage?

Directly translated from French, balayage means to sweep or to iron. The name comes from the fact that the hairdresser makes the stripes freehand. For light and considered strokes, the color is applied in sections of the hair. It is different from hairdressers to hairdressers how they do exactly...

What characterizes the balayage technique is that the light stripes are not systematically placed. It is, therefore, up to the hairdresser to use his technique and creativity to design the result. The end result will be relaxed and have a "beachy" effect.

Since the stripes are not laid to lighten the bottom, the result will be nice in the long run. It is, therefore, also an economical solution as it does not require as much maintenance.

The method is for you who like powerful highlights.

How do you do balayage?

As mentioned, the color is applied with light strokes directly into the hair. Some prefer to do it in the open air, where others use a table or similar as a base. Others also wrap parts of the hair into foil as the process progresses.

You can also choose to combine balayage and ombre, where you, therefore, dye your hair lighter in the tips.

Can you do balayage at home?

As mentioned, balayage is a bit more "random" light stripes, and it is, therefore, one of the easier methods to imitate at home. However, it can be difficult to do on your own, but if you have a friend who has a flair for hair, you may be able to get help.

While it's an easier method to emulate, you should not be fooled. It can certainly go horribly wrong too. Therefore, do proper research before embarking on any projects.

Take care of your light streaks

It is important to care for your hair after a color treatment. You must regularly moisturize your hair and protect it from heat. There are many good products to care for your hair, so it can be confusing to find out what products you need.

NOTE: Talk to your hairdresser after your treatment to be guided as best as possible.

It is also important that you are aware of how much maintenance your particular hair requires. It can be very different how often you should go to the hairdresser. It depends on which hair coloring method you have chosen for light streaks in the hair and how your natural hair looks.