‘Brazilian Illuminage’ is the new balayage hair trend to ask for this summer – we try it out
12.05.2022 - 13:29
/ ok.co.uk
Nowadays if you want blonder hair, there are seemingly endless different highlighting techniques to ask your hairdresser for. And if you’re after the perfect face-framing colour this summer, we’ve got the latest hair trend to have on your radar: "Brazilian Illuminage". A form of balayage – a method in which highlights are hand-painted or “swept” on to sections of hair – Brazilian Illuminage differs slightly from the traditional technique in that more hair is lightened, giving more contrast between light and dark shades throughout the hair.
It’s also all about contouring with lighter pieces around the face, creating a flattering “illuminated” halo effect. The Brazilian Illuminage technique is suitable for a range of hair colours, from light blonde to mid-brown, who want a natural, lighter look with plenty of depth and contrast. Wella Professionals global ambassador Romeu Felipe explains that the effect is created in three stages.
Firstly, the hair is lightened using a freehand, “feathered” balayage technique, focusing especially on the hair around the perimeter of the face. Ask your colourist to follow it with WellaPlex No. 2 at the back-basin, or a similar bond-strengthening treatment.
Next, a root shadow is created, using a toner to seamlessly blend your natural darker roots into the highlighted sections.This will ensure your colour grows out in a very natural-looking way, too. Finally, the blonde mid-lengths and ends are toned, creating the desired amount of warmth or coolness. Ever in search of the perfect blonde, OK! beauty editor Laura Mulley heads to the hairdressers to try out this new technique… Laura says: “I used to be a regular full-head-of-highlights girl, but over the last couple of years I’ve learned to
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