Balayage has been a hair technique that has been around for quite some time, but it has recently become very popular, therefore making it currently one of the hottest hair trends. Have no fear; this won’t be one of those trends that are short lived and later you will end up regretting like the asymmetrical haircuts and the half-shaved half regular hair. This trend is here to stay, and here is why:

1. Gradual lightening

Because it is painted on, it isn’t fully submerged in the lightener and isn’t wrapped in foil. It doesn’t fully penetrate the hair so sometimes to get the desired lightness you may need more than one session.

2. Natural looking

The technique of it being painted on allows it to go from a narrow line to a thicker line, and the more dramatic “chunk” gives it a natural sun lightened look like when some people get in the summertime.

3. Not as harsh

Like stated earlier, because it is not submerged in lightener and wrapped in foil, it tends to not cause as much damage as your standard highlights do.

4. Low maintenance

Because it is gives that natural sun kissed look, it doesn’t need to be touched up as often. When you get regrowth it is not as dramatic and again looks natural, like if you were growing out your summer hair.

5. Can be a severe or not so severe change

Because it is natural looking, you can go for a slight change or even a more dramatic change. Both will still have a natural look, which is rather hard to accomplish with standard highlights.