Celebrity colorist and Redken expert Tracey Cunningham says balayage on short hair saves time at the salon.
Olivia Thompson, a celebrity hairstylist, thinks caramel mocha highlights bring volume and depth to hair. Shorter styles, especially on fine hair, benefit from this.
Cunningham advises against applying color too close to the root to avoid an all-over effect.
Most people think balayage is a 'look,' but it's painting. Darker colors like this baby brown can be mistaken for highlights.
As shown above, balayage creates a sun-kissed, almost-ombré appearance on hair. Cunningham thinks the approach gives a natural, beachy effect.
Balayage provides short hair movement and dimension, making it popular.
These face-framing butterscotch pieces underscore Thompson's point that balayage highlights the best features.
Balayage creates a seamless transition from roots to end, making it ideal for low-maintenance, high-impact hair colors.