Meet the Experts
What Are Lowlights?
Keep in mind, that lowlights are meant to be more subtle than streaks.
Typically, the darker colors are spread throughout the hair evenly (versus leaving well-defined sections of color).
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What Are Highlights?
There are manydifferent types of highlighting techniques, includingbalayage, “money pieces,” andombre.
Lowlights vs Highlights: What’s the Difference?
Those lighter pieces are the highlights and the darker pieces, which add deeper dimension, are lowlights.
Can You Mix Lowlights with Highlights?
The short answer: yes, especially when it comes to considering your natural hair color.
Your stylist may suggest adding a few lowlights in with your highlights to complement your base color.
“This technique is best for a natural grow-out process.
If your stylist chooses a soft, fine weave you could go several weeks without needing a touchup.”
Do Lowlights Work on Dark Hair?
How Are Highlights and Lowlights Applied?
What Are Babylights?
If you’re looking for brightness, highlights are better option because they lighten the hair.
However, a combination of both is a great way to add depth and brightness to your color.
