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Foilayage Vs. Open-Air Balayage: When To Choose One Over the Other
From Seamless to High-Impact: How To Pick Your Play For clients, “balayage” is often the name for a finished look—not the technique itself. As a stylist, you have to decide whether foils, open-air painting or a combination will get you there. The method you pick will impact lift, blend and tone retention. Here’s the quick breakdown: Here’s the quick breakdown: Foilayage → Best for maximum lift, precise placement, or high-impact brightness. Open-air balayage → Ideal for softer, more lived-in results with a low-maintenance grow-out. No matter which approach you choose, the right technique and product...
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