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What is the difference between full highlights and balayage?

Kelsey Morey
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Kelsey Morey is a Professional Hair and Makeup Artist, Model and the Owner and Founder of Haus of Pretty based in Westport, Connecticut. With more than ten years of experience, she specializes in balayage, hair care, color care, and photoshoot styling. Kelsey received her training from Brio Academy of Cosmetology and John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center. She also completed her apprenticeship with Warren Tricomi luxury salons.

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Balayage creates a smooth color transition throughout the hair. With traditional highlights, foil is placed super close to the scalp. The heat conduction from the foil makes the hair really bright at the root, which leads to an unnatural finish as the hair grows out. Balayage doesn't require heat conduction, so the growth doesn't leave a harsh line of demarcation.

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How should I care for my hair after I did a balayage with bleach?

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Christine George is a Master Hairstylist, Colorist, and Owner of Luxe Parlour, a premier boutique salon based in the Los Angeles, California area. Christine has over 23 years of hair styling and coloring experience. She specializes in customized haircuts, premium color services, balayage expertise, classic highlights, and color correction. She received her cosmetology degree from the Newberry School of Beauty.

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The best way to repair bleach-damaged hair is to use a really great restorative treatment once or twice a week. You can also use a protein treatment, but avoid doing it too often, as it can harden your hair and make it brittle.

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What if I have black hair? Will it work?

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You might have to bleach a few times to get platinum blonde balayage, or you can keep it the lightish brown that it comes out to be, try it and see how it turns out.

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Do I need to bleach first before I dye when attempting balayage?

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First bleach, then dye. (P.S. Try a mixture of honey, chamomile tea, argan oil and lemon juice to strengthen your hair and enhance the color before you bleach).

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I have naturally curly hair, and I don't want to damage it with bleach. Can I just use the box dyes to create the ombre effect? I was gonna use the Dark and Lovely brand.

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It would be best to just to stick with your natural hair colors, because even the box dyes would damage it.

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If I have a side parting, then do I start from there?

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It is best to re-part and do one bun at the top, and two in the middle with some hair out. That way you can get the most coverage in your hair.

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