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 ...

The moonlight hair technique — a speedy spin on traditional highlights or balayage — has gone so viral on TikTok that it has amassed tens of millions of views and climbing.

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.

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

Last week my Gen Z sister referred to my 2010-era balayage highlights as indie sleaze hair. To her the look was a throwback, a relic from the past.

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).