THEL reverse balayage or reverse shadow is one of the most requested trends of the moment: it is a coloring technique that allows you to add contrast to the hair, darkening the ends and making the roots lighter. Through shading, it therefore gives greater three-dimensionality and brightness to medium-light hair. And it damages the hair less than classic bleaching.
Reverse balayage: the technique to darken blonde hair
A perfect example of reverse balayage it is Sofia Vergara’s hair: a warm and enveloping blond that alternates highlights and shadows. “The reverse balayage is una shading technique dedicated to those who want to revolutionize their hair color naturally – from blond to brown – and give it more three-dimensionality» he explains Alessandro Galetti, Color Artistic Director Wella Company.
«Completely the opposite of the classic balayage, allows you to intensify the depth of color by working on the lengths and alternating darker sections with lighteningwithout however creating areas of detachment and gradually shifting the brightness towards the highest area of the face, or the roots ».
From ash to “caramel blonde”, the nuances
This technique is recommended when want to darken a full blonde into a more natural look, but also when the first white hairs begin to appear.
The reverse balayage on Sofia Vergara, Natasha Poly, Ana de Armas (Instagram)
Very interesting – for those who want to keep the blonde lengths – the shades of caramel and sand. The color application technique avoids obvious detachments and streaks, harmonizing the gap between roots and lengths».
The benefits: shiny hair and color harmony
«Although the hair may seem darker, we must not forget that there are bleached strands that must be treated with the utmost care».
Furthermore, «with this technique the hair is also retonalized, helping maintenance. For this reason the reverse balayage it is recommended to all those who do not want to give up a bright color but who at the same time have little time available.
How to keep colored hair
«Ideal for maintenance, masks and pre-styling products capable of repairing the surface of the hair fiber. Yes to haircare products based on hyaluronic acid, imust have to create a protective film and strengthen the hair».
A professional secret? «Avoid detangling sprays with acidic ingredientsthey would ruin the color and dry the hair unnecessarily» concludes the Wella expert.
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