There are several highlighting methods, each offering different levels of dimension, contrast, and blending. Here’s a breakdown from stitch patterns to slicing:

1. Stitch Pattern (Weaving Techniques)

• Fine Weave: Small, delicate highlights for a natural, sun-kissed effect. Ideal for subtle blending.

• Medium Weave: Slightly thicker sections for more noticeable highlights without looking chunky.

• Chunky Weave: Thicker sections that create bold, high-contrast highlights.

2. Micro-Highlighting (Babylights)

• Ultra-fine weaving with very small sections to create a soft, natural, and seamless blend.

• Often used for natural blonding or a “glow from within” effect.

3. Traditional Foil Highlighting

• Sections are woven or sliced and placed in foils to create lift and precise control.

• Can be used with fine, medium, or chunky weaves depending on the desired result.

4. Slicing

• Fine Slices: Thin sections of hair placed in foils for a more solid highlight.

• Bold Slices: Thicker sections that create high contrast and a more dramatic effect.

• Often used for high-impact looks or modern, graphic color placement.

5. Balayage & Freehand Painting

• Hand-painting highlights onto the surface of the hair for a soft, natural blend.

• Can be customized for subtle, blended highlights or bolder placement.

• Techniques like ColourWand balayage tools help with precision and saturation.

6. Teasylights (Backcombed Highlights)

• Sections of hair are backcombed before applying color, creating a soft and diffused blend.

• Great for a natural grow-out with a blurred root transition.

7. Foilayage

• A hybrid of balayage and foiling, using foils to achieve higher lift while keeping the hand-painted effect.

• Works well for achieving a bright blonde without harsh lines.

8. AirTouch Technique

• Uses a blow dryer to push shorter hairs out before applying highlights, resulting in a soft, natural blend.

• Ideal for seamless transitions and a high-end blended blonde.

9. Flamboyage

• A combination of balayage and ombré techniques using adhesive strips instead of foils.

• Creates a natural, dimensional effect with a gradual blend.

10. Twilighting

• A mix of warm and cool tones, typically for brunettes, to create a multidimensional glow.

• Uses a combination of fine weaves and slices.

Each technique has its place depending on the desired result, hair type, and level of contrast. Would you like to have your hair done please schedule your appointment with hair colorist MartinRodriguez

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