Babylights, Balayage, Foilyage, and Bowlyage....here is the break down

Below are a few videos showcasing some of these different methods. These are for informational purposes only and are all performed by a licensed stylist.

Bowlyage

Shadow Root

Balayage

Babylights

There are so many names for all these methods. All this can be so confusing not just for the client but keeping up with these methods as the stylist can be a bit much too! SO ya think you want hair painting, balayage, or a root smudge....or an ombré?? Are you even sure what you are asking for?? For some clients yes, but most clients NO. If your stylist is doing a thorough consultation, he or she should be able to get to the bottom of what look it is you are going for. A great thing to do as the client is to show your stylist pictures of the desired look you are going for because there are just too many trendy names out there and too many misconceptions as the client of what they actually are.  

So....one thing I get asked to do all the time is  balayage.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE doing balayage, HOWEVER, balayage is not the only way to get that seamless grow out or sun kissed look. Sometimes it is necessary to use foils to achieve these looks depending upon the desired level you are trying to achieve (which many times must be done over the course of 2 or more appointments depending upon how dark you are to start). SO what method is best for you??? Well that’s where your stylist comes in handy! We know exactly the best method to use. 

 Foils can achieve a natural, seamless grow out when they are done in the proper fashion. Methods such as babylights (very thinly woven pieces) or foilyage (a mixture of babylights and balayage or balayage pieces wrapped in foil ) are a couple methods used to achieve these very natural results. Sometimes it is necessary to have the foils when going from a darker color to a lighter color, because the stylist has more control over the amount of lifting that can be achieved when the hair is placed In foils.

What about a “shadow root”??? A shadow root is not to be confused with an ombré! An ombré has a defined level of darkness at the root, that gradually fades to a brighter color at the end. A shadow root is when it literally looks like a shadow on the root. It’s a very subtle darker shade that creates a very seamless, natural look at the root. 

A Bowlyage is when the lightener is balayage at the shampoo bowl. This can be done wet or dry, depending on what your stylist is trying to achieve.

Balayage is the method of hair painting. The lightener is applied freehanded by the stylist and commonly is placed to have the appearance of being a natural sunkissed look. 

Babylights are very thinly woven pieces of hair placed in a foil

Whatever the look it is you are going for as the client, just trust your stylist to know that we know the best method to use to achieve your desired look. 

Xoxo- Lauren