Best Ombre Balayage Highlights Salons NYC. What are Ombre & Balayage Highlights?

Fine Artistik Salon is known for being the “Best Ombre Balayage Highlights Salons NYC”. We as hairstylists know the difference between an Ombre and a Balayage. But we get asked this question ALL THE TIME! Or we get an appointment request for an “ombre balayage” and we are over here thinking “Well, which one?!” So once again we are here to set the record straight and share with you the difference between the two styles.

Ombre is the “Style” – The word ombre comes from the French word “shadow”. Ombre is the actual style. It is the transition of a lighter shade from a darker shade. Generally, ombres work best on brunettes because it is the least subtle of all the techniques a sombre is what we would see on blondes. That technique is more subtle hence the word sombre. Ombre is great for the more daring girl it is definitely more noticeable. Ombre is kind of like color blocking there are no dark pieces left on the bottom to help keep it natural just a nice transition between the colors. While the ombre is a beautiful look it is also something that needs to be done right! A bad ombre can make all the difference and please don’t try to do it on your own! That’s the style called “Home-bre” and no one wants that!

Here are a few examples of some Ombre:

Balayage is the “Technique” – The two are very similar but there are very obvious distinctions between the two! The word “Balayage” comes from another French word meaning “to sweep”. Now if you have ever seen someone get a balayage in the salon this probably makes sense to you. When applying the color for a balayage you sweep the color through small triangle sections of the hair onto a board or foil giving it the natural transition down into the lighter color. In Balayage there are dark pieces left on the bottom to create dimension and a more natural look. This technique looks like natural sun-kissed highlights throughout the hair. The transition is more natural.

Here are a few examples of some Balayage:

Now that you know the difference are you comfortable with changing your hair up?! We sure hope so! Make an appointment today and get on trend! We look forward to hearing your comments and seeing your shares.

Also, if your ombre highlights or balayage highlights have gone wrong our hair color professionals specialize in color correction. If your hair had been compromised we strongly suggest getting the OLAPLEX add on service to minimize the damage.

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