The comparison, Balayage vs Ombre, What should you pick:? I know what you are thinking and yes, they are totally different. Here we will discuss the The Difference Between Ombre and Balayage.
New Year new you, right? There is no better way to be a “new you” than to change your old hair for something new and exciting. I am not saying you should go and dye your hair bright red or blue.
Less is always more and that is the reason Ombre hair had been in style for the longest time ever. But before you go to the salon and get your hair dye you should know there are two options: Balayage VS Ombre.
I will explain everything you need to know about the two techniques and after you read this, you will be ready to decide and get a new look.
Balayage vs Ombre
Balayage is a technique that coloring your hair in V shape with vertical line, it gives a more natural highlighting look. Ombre is where the lower section hair lighter than above and the color lines are more horizontal less vertical. It will not give you natural look but a more bold and sexy hairstyle. I will explain all in detail below.
Side by side and the difference
Balayage hair color vs Ombre
The maintenance it requires
Here is a question you need to ask yourself before picking one or the other: ‘Are you going to get your hair touched up ones every month or so?”
Balayage VS Ombre. The Technique
If you want ombre, your hair will go through a two step process. The stylist will bleach the bottom part of your hair. After that he will apply the base color and the highlights.
Guy Tang OMBRE Hair Color Makeover for Victoria Secrets.
The Balayage doesn’t require to apply bleach, because the finished appearance, it will be looking natural. The highlights will be two or three shades lighter than your natural color.
How to Do Balayaged, a BTC video with step by step guide.
Which one is best for you?
Balayage or ombre For short hair
If you have short hair and you are thinking about embracing the ombre style, well, that will not really work for you. Ombre works better for longer hair. But not to worry, you can jump on the Balayage style right away and it will look so much better than Ombre on you.
Here we share some ideas about Balayage on Short hair. I hope it will help to decide.
Balayage Vs Ombre for black hair
For light hair
If you understand well the difference between Ombre and Balayage, than here is a small quest for you. Kindly spot out the both hairstyles below and share with us in comments.
I hope now you know exactly what change you want and your hair needs. Do not forget to tell us in the comments which one you like the most: ombre or Balayage?
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