Peach balayage hair is an eye-catching look that will enhance any facial structure. The light pinkish and orange babylights brighten up any complexion, creating an aura of freshness and life that project a brighter image.
Balayage is an ideal low-maintenance option for brunettes who wish to achieve a natural sun-kissed glow with minimal upkeep. From ribbons (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is known for this technique) or chunky highlights, this multi-tonal technique creates the most realistic sun-kissed look.
Golden peach pastel hair color
Pastel colors ranging from soft lilac and mint hues, through bright mint green and silvery blue hues have taken over our Instagram accounts this year, but this season’s It color is subtler: peach. The sweet shade suits all hair colors and skin tones beautifully; be it festival-ready acid washing or pastel dyeing closer to rose gold hues.
For an understated peach shade, try light pinkish or orangey babylights – they’ll add shine while keeping a softer, subtler appearance.
For a bolder and more vibrant peach hue, ask your stylist to fade your golden blonde to an intense peach color. It works best when applied using balayage highlights because their gradient effect creates more natural-looking highlights. When toning with dye or conditioner such as L’Oreal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Dye in Pink or Biolage Colorvive Conditioning Mask in Nudist Coral; these will help retain and preserve its vibrancy by protecting against rapid fading.
Natural dark roots melting into fancy peach highlights
Even if your natural color is dark, peach highlights can still add dimension and warmth. Light pinkish and orangish babylights add light pink hues, creating babylights to refresh your face, project a warmer image and blend seamlessly into the natural shade of your locks. Toning with semi-permanent peach hair color dye (WELLA Colorcharm Paints Coral or shades pastelizing to peach hues like Hyper Coral or Nudist Pink) will keep balayage vibrant longer!
Redheads can enjoy playing around with vibrant peach tones as well. Busy Philipps loves her rosy hue, which pairs beautifully with her skin tone. Salma Hayek and Helen Mirren both wear radiant warm apricot blonde hues that look gorgeous against their skin tones.
If you’re a brunette, ask your colorist to transform your chocolate brown roots into soft peach highlights for a stunning ombre effect that gives strands a more natural appearance. Or try temporary tints or rinses like Lime Crime Sushi Hair Dye Tint or Shrine’s Drop It Peach before committing to permanent color changes.
Shaggy bob with wispy bangs reaching the eyebrows
Peach balayage highlights are ideal for dark hair because of the subtle transitions from darker roots to lighter ends that it offers. While Ombre is known for creating more contrast between lighter and darker sections of your locks, peach balayage’s gentle transition allows dark roots to remain in place while giving way to light shades on your ends for an eye-catching blond ombre effect. Plus it makes an excellent alternative if you don’t want to commit fully to bleach highlights!
As seen here in Kim Kardashian’s saggy bob, blonde highlights add texture and dimension to this face-framing hairstyle. While you can wear this style with either long wavy or straight locks, long lobs such as Kim’s work particularly well for this trend.
Long saggy bobs with choppy layers and face-framing wispy bangs are universally flattering styles, appealing to women of all ages and generations. Make sure your stylist keeps the layers tidy – too many will result in messy locks!
Soft blonde balayage
Even those with natural dark locks can make themselves look fashionable by adding light-dappled creamy tones with balayage. Soft blonde balayage with fine money pieces strewn around their faces adds an elegant yet natural finish, while its contrast against wavy or curly locks is striking.
Brunettes may opt for a cool-toned honey blonde balayage to refresh their roots and hide any signs of greying, creating a youthful and radiant appearance. The light color works especially well against fair skin to give an edgeless and youthful effect.
Balayage adds dimension and dimension to any haircut, offering an alternative to ombre. A layered balayage on the bottom makes your bob look full of dimension; pair it with loose waves for an informal yet trendy look. To maintain its vibrancy and keep its fresh appearance, wash your locks with a sulfate-free shampoo which prevents split ends and nourishes locks; an alternative would be using hair chalk between coloring sessions to re-fresh strands.
