Hair color is just a trend when it comes to beauty. It’s a way of personal expression. Of the many coloring methods out there ...

A guide to types of hair highlights, including babylights, ombré, balayage, chunky highlights, and more. Get hair highlights ideas to bring to the salon.

If you have darker hair, you can also try at-home blue-black hair dye. Burns likes Schwarzkopf Keratin Color 1.1 in Midnight Black ($12) or 3.11 in Deep Dark Blue ($12).

First, let’s answer the most pressing and likely common FAQ when it comes to balayage vs. highlights: Yes, there really is a difference between the two hair lightening techniques.