Reverse Balayage: Everything You Need To Know About This Dimensional Technique

Reverse Balayage: Everything You Need To Know About This Dimensional Technique!

You’ve worked all summer to get your client super-blonde, and then she comes in asking for darker tones. What do you do? Try this reverse balayage technique from BTC Balayage Queen Farhana Premji, aka @xo.farhana.balayage to her 135k Insta followers. Keep reading to see what we mean.

• Transitioning highlights into a balayage look
• Toning down contrast
• Bringing back dimension into hair that has been over-painted
• Breaking up a solid blonde

Ready to see how it’s done? Check out this video below (don’t worry we have more tips, just keep scrolling)!

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Farhana Premji (@xo.farhana.balayage) on Oct 9, 2019 at 6:57am PDT

What To Know Before You Start Reverse Balayage:

To prep your clients for this service, Farhana shared these consultation tips: 

• Plan and establish the end goal with the client. Make sure they understand what this technique is all about! 
• When choosing colors, create formulas that match their natural color (or slightly lighter).
• Even if the goal is a neutral/cool result, formulate reverse balayage colors with a bit of warmth to avoid a dull end result.
• Use a semi or demi permanent color when integrating depth. This way, it is easier to lighten the client again when they’re ready!

 

 

 

 

 

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Tip: Use A Combination of Highs and Lows To Create Dimension

Farhana spilled a few painting tricks to ensure this service (and the next one) go smoothly. 

• Ensure sections are thin enough for even saturation but thick enough to see the impact.

Bonus: Finish the service with the TIGI Copyright Custom Care™ Treatment Base and Smooth Booster for added health and shine!

 

 

 

 

 

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Tip: Focus Placing Pockets Of Depth Through The Interior And The Crown While Maintaining Brightness Around The Face

“I love placing a lowlight right behind the face frame. It creates separation and makes the lightness around the face pop even more,” Farhana explains.

 

 

 

 

 

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