Previously, I would book in for highlights six-to-eight weeks apart – and by week eight, the thick stripe of dark regrowth looked terrible. But with balayage ... the hair retracts after pulling ...

And there’s a whole lot more to this popular technique that’s worth knowing – so here’s everything you need to know about balayage before you ... more shine to dark hair, too.

Here’s what you need to know about the freehand balayage technique before trying it ... bleach directly onto the hair, resulting in soft, shimmering highlights. While it looks like a quick ...

The natural blending from a darker root looks like the result of a perfectly executed balayage. Vanessa Hudgens's signature dark hair is lightened here with caramel brunette pieces, creating a ...

Now, however, I’m all about the balayage ... that a full or half-head of highlights can lead to a seriously strong line of dark versus light hair when they start to grow out.

A burnished caramel balayage ... Thinner highlights add volume, making them perfect for showing off naturally thick strands or adding body to fine-to-medium density hair. Light shades of caramel ...

“Balayage is a freehand hair-coloring technique that creates a natural, sun-kissed effect,” says stylist and owner of the ...