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20 Reasons Balayage Hair Is the Highlighting Technique You Need

Spoiler Alert: This hair color makes everyone look red carpet ready
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Cascading Color
This softly painted balayage hair screams elegance with its complementary tones and soft waves.

Image via @hairbyaliciafryearson

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Rose Gold Balayage
In case you've been living under a rock, rose gold hair is kind of a huge thing right now. What better way to enhance already-gorgeous hair color than with some balayage highlights? Subtle copper pieces ground whimsical rosy pink strands, keeping the shade superwearable. It's the perfect hair color for anyone looking to try fashion colors without jumping in headfirst.

Image via @colourbyjosh

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Red and Radiant
Mahogany's a head-turning hue on most women. The only problem? When roots start to grow, it's totally obvious. The good news? Balayage highlights' lived-in effect allow you to strut your stuff a little longer before hitting the salon.

Image via @bowandarrowhair

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High Contrast
Yes, balayage is known for being natural-looking and subtle -- but the technique can also be used to create a more dramatic look. Case in point? This two-tone balayage. Just make sure you hire stylist who knows the balayage technique well and can seamlessly blend your strands, like stylist Neal Malek did here.

Image via @nealmhair

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Pastel Balayage
While we're on the topic of abandoning the natural look, let's talk pastel balayage. Hand-painted powder blue, rose and lilac strands turn this hair into a work of art.

Image via @jenniferlopiccolo_hair

BY JESSICA AMARIS | JAN 30, 2017 | SHARES
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