It is undeniable that the wicks at present have become the coloring most demanded. And among the wide variety of highlights that we find, balayage highlights are probably the ones that have reinvented themselves the most over time. For this reason, following this technique known as sweeping, we have some of the coolest wicks of the moment, the tweed balayage.
The coolest of the wicks tweed balayageis that multidimensional effect that is achieved thanks to the play of shades, which once seen on the mane make the hair look with impressive volumes. And the contrast between the roots and the tips is not so evident.
what are wicks tweed balayage?
Specifically, these wicks are inspired by the famous fabric tweed, which is known for being intertwined and mixing different shades. Well with the tweed balayage subtle reflections intertwine, to add dimension to hair but with a very natural and luminous effect. In addition, the contrast between the roots and the ends is avoided, which is why they are the perfect highlights for those who seek a uniform result between the roots and the length.
The wicks themselves are made with the technique balayage and the tones that are used are always one or two shades less than the natural base so that they blend with the hair. So the contrast is not excessive but enough to get a big difference between before and after.
how are wicks made tweed balayage?
The wicks tweed balayage they begin to be carried out a few centimeters from the root and not as low as other types of wicks, well the famous ones Californian Wicks or the wicks dark roots. In darker hair, you can even lighten a little in the root area so that there is not so much contrast with the lighter reflections that are going to be applied.
The highlights are made with a subtle gradient and even they are combined with some finer and more luminous wicks that remind us of wicks baby light to intermingle with the darker highlights, and achieve that game of lights and shadows characteristic of the tweed balayage.
Although we must take into account that these wicks are not low maintenance like the wicks air touch, they have virtually no root effect. So visits to the hairdresser to touch up the roots will be somewhat more frequent.
Who do the wicks favor? tweed balayage?
The truth is any hair color can be favored with highlights tweed balayage, since as we have said, you play with the base tone to find the tones that best suit you. That’s why we’re talking about a completely customized technique.
In addition, we must say that they are also perfect for those who are looking for highlights that hide gray hair and with these it is undoubtedly achieved.
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