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BEAUTY BUSINESS
BECKY SILL
Franchisee/Stylist
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color League City Parkway
www.Facebook.com/FantasticSamsLeagueCityParkway 281-957-9167
www.Facebook.com/FantasticSams.Galveston.tx 409-740-3722
BALAYAGE vs.
FOIL HIGHLIGHTS
T
here are so many options to achieve those
beautiful blonde locks you desire; however,
your end result dictates what technique is
used.
BALAYAGE: A French colouring technique
developed in the 70’s, Balayage is a freehand technique
that is truly artistic and can be customized to each
guest. Balayage means to sweep. The desired look is
a well-blended, sun-kissed, natural look without harsh
lines. This is a great choice when wanting to achieve
dimension and a soft transition from the root color to the
ends. Because of the skill set used to achieve this look
as well as the time involved, the cost is typically a little
higher than highlights initially, but requires less time and
cost for maintenance.
FOIL HIGHLIGHTS: Also a great option for blonding
and has a more uniform look than balayage. There is
still control with placement of the lightener, however,
the technique is typically done close to the root and
will show a more distinct line when the hair grows out.
Foil highlights are a
beautiful option when
done correctly and are
a little less expensive
to do initially, but the
maintenance is going to
be greater than freehand
techniques.
BABYLIGHTS: Also
a foiling technique
where placement can
be controlled to achieve
a desired look. A great
option for extreme
blonding, Babylights
require “baby” sections
to obtain a lighter
result than traditional
highlights. Maintenance
will be required as the
hair grows.
BALAYAGE by Daisy
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HIGHLIGHTS by Kirstan
PRO TIP: Pictures can
be your best friend. Be
sure to have an honest
conversation with your
stylist before starting
any service. Your job
is to communicate
the “what”. It’s the
stylist responsibility to
determine the “how”.