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French strand highlighting replaces 'balayage' for a natural look
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French strand highlighting replaces 'balayage' for a natural look

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French strand highlighting offers a natural look with easy upkeep, replacing the "balayage" trend.
  • The technique uses foil and dye to create subtle, blended highlights that don't require frequent salon visits.
  • It suits all hair types and colors, providing a soft, natural enhancement.

French strand highlighting is emerging as the new trend, offering a natural look and simple maintenance that surpasses the popularity of "balayage." Celebrity hairstylist and hair expert Travis Ogletree notes that this technique surprises with its ease and low upkeep, achieved through the use of foil and dye.

The key advantage of French strand highlighting lies in its natural appearance, eliminating the need for constant touch-ups. "This coloring method doesn't require special care, creating a neater and more even look. Women don't want to visit the salon often to adjust their hairstyle or add shine. They want their hair to always look flawless. In my opinion, French strand highlighting ensures just that," he explains.

This coloring method doesn't require special care, creating a neater and more even look. Women don't want to visit the salon often to adjust their hairstyle or add shine. They want their hair to always look flawless. In my opinion, French strand highlighting ensures just that.

โ€” Travis OgletreeExplaining the benefits of French strand highlighting.

This highlighting style is versatile, suiting all women. It is particularly effective on medium-length hair, whether styled with or without bangs. "This method works for brunettes seeking a subtle effect, blondes desiring softness, or clients wanting to cover gray hair. The result is what matters most, not the initial color," Ogletree states. French strand highlighting lightens hair without straying too far from the natural tone. It is ideal for all hair types because the dye is applied individually.

This method works for brunettes seeking a subtle effect, blondes desiring softness, or clients wanting to cover gray hair. The result is what matters most, not the initial color.

โ€” Travis OgletreeDescribing the versatility of French strand highlighting.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.