After spending days out at the beach or just idling away in your backyard under the warmth of the summer sun, it’s time to shift gears and start prepping for a new school year. And while you’re at it, why not keep the effortless summer glow with hair highlights that transition seamlessly from beach days to back-to-school hallways?
Top 5 Hair Highlights to Kick off the School Year
- Peekaboo, I see hue: Add a touch of mystery with hidden streaks of color beneath the top layers of your hair for a playful surprise every time your hair moves. Do you lean toward subtle choices like deep indigo, oceanic blues, or faint tones of turquoise? Want to go bold? Turn up the volume with fiery pinks, reds, or oranges. Peekaboo highlights let you keep things low-key or make a bold statement, all depending on your mood and style.
- Soft, subtle babylights: Brighten your hair with natural highlights—aka babylights—to give your hair a youthful, sun-kissed appearance. This natural effect is achieved by applying fine, delicate highlights in small sections, particularly around the face and on the ends of the hair. The highlights grow out naturally with your hair and need fewer salon visits for root touch-ups, making them a favorite among students and teachers.
- Balayage is here to slay: While this technique originated in France in the ‘70s, balayage made a major comeback in the 2010s and remains strong. This timeless technique has evolved with fresh twists like bronde (a blend of brunette and blonde) and dreamy pastel variations, making it a go-to choice for effortlessly blended, low-maintenance color.
- Dare to dip-dye: Want a bold pop of color without committing to root-to-tip dye? Dip-dye highlights are your perfect match. This eye-catching technique adds vibrant or contrasting color to just the ends of your hair, creating a dramatic, statement look. The sharp contrast between your natural shade and the colored tips makes it a fun, semi-permanent way to switch things up without the need for root touch-ups.
- Deep dive with shadows and lowlights: Shadow roots and lowlights help add some depth and dimension to your hair. Shadow roots darken the base of your hair, creating a smooth, natural transition into lighter ends, ideal for extending the time between touch-ups. Lowlights, on the other hand, weave in deeper tones throughout your lighter strands, giving your hair a multi-tonal, textured effect. The result is a sophisticated, low-maintenance style that looks anything but flat.
Start the School Year with Your Best Highlights Yet
Whether you’re leaning toward soft, face-framing highlights or ready for a bold transformation, there’s a perfect style waiting for you. From low-maintenance options that are easy on the budget to techniques that keep your roots healthy, there’s something to match every preference.
Not sure which look to go for? Your trusted hairstylist can guide you toward the best shades and methods to complement your skin tone, hair texture, and natural color.
To book your hairstyle or highlights appointment with the professionals at Salon Artigiano, give us a call at 609-581-6600 or send us a message. We’d love to hear from you!