Highlights in Hair: All Techniques Listed!

Highlights are more popular than ever, and for good reason. They add depth and a fresh look to the hair, without requiring a complete color change. The different techniques allow for endless variation. From subtle sunkissed strands to bold contrasts, whatever you want! Combining different techniques also always yields unique and surprising results. We've listed all the techniques for you. 

1. Foil Technique (Foil Highlights) 

The classic among highlighting methods.  

✅ Advantages: 

💡 Ideal for: a more striking color difference or highlights from the roots. 

2. Coupe Soleil

Coupe Soleil is an older technique that was especially popular in the 90s.  

✅ Advantages: 

💡 Ideal for: a more striking color difference and a less natural result. But the distinct streaks can also be very unique and playful. 

3. Balayage 

A technique that has been enormously popular for years. Balayage (French for "to sweep") is applied freehand without foils, using sweeping motions.  

✅ Advantages: 

💡 Ideal for: Clients who love a natural look and don't want to come back every month for root touch-ups. 

4. Babylights 

Super fine highlights that, with the help of foils, are subtly applied to the hair. The result is soft and refined, as if the hair has been naturally lightened by the sun. 

✅ Benefits: 

💡 Ideal for: Clients trying highlights for the first time or wanting a subtle change. 

5. Face Framing Highlights (Money Piece) 

A trend that became popular mainly through Instagram and TikTok: lighter strands around the face that literally 'frame' the face. 

✅ Benefits: 

💡 Ideal for: Clients who want quick results with minimal coloring. 

6. Chunky Highlights (90s Comeback!) 

This retro style is making a comeback! Thicker sections of highlights, often with a striking contrast. 

✅ Benefits: 

💡 Ideal for: Clients who love an edgy, striking style. 

7. Ombre  

With ombre, you see a clear color difference between the bottom and top of the hair, often with a clear transition from dark at the top to a (much) lighter bottom 

✅ Benefits: 

💡 Ideal for: Clients who want to experiment with color without bleaching their entire hair. 

Which technique will you choose? And if you can't choose, that's perfectly fine. Because combining different techniques always yields unique and surprising results!