The world of hairdressing is constantly changing, constantly looking for new options both in techniques and in tools and ingredients that improve results and care for hair. One of the latest trends in backlighting is airtouch. and today we want to tell you all about this new trendy coloring.
If thick and certain wicks Known as rough highlights, not for you (despite becoming one of the most sought-after highlights by trendy hairdressers), you might be interested in discovering airtouch highlights as they tend to achieve the exact opposite effect on your hair.
What are airtouch wicks?
It can be said that these highlights are an update of the balayage highlights. This is a new coloring technique for creating highlights with a very natural result.using the hair dryer strand by strand so that the color is perfectly distributed and creates a perfect transition between the root and the rest of the hair.
The force of the cold air from the dryer removes shorter strands that are not held by the hairdresser’s hands, so only those that are the same length are discolored. In this way, a uniform effect is achieveduniform mixture and smooth demarcation line as it grows.
When retouching this type of highlight, the color is applied only where it is needed, which also makes it a laborious process that needs to be spent more time.
Who prefers this type of wicks
They are ideal for those looking for a natural and easy-care color., since it works in the root zone, softening the degradation in relation to the rest of the strand. This allows you to reduce the time of visiting the salon and apply paint only where it is needed.
In airtouch highlights, the short strands are color-free and when mixed with the rest of the hair create a subtle and natural contrast. By not applying as much dye to the colored areas, the hair is not damaged as much. Therefore, it can be recommended for brittle hair. It is also ideal for those who want to hide their gray hair.
Airtouch highlights can be done on different hair colors because tone and intensity can be adjusted according to the characteristics of each mane. You can wear these highlights all over your hair, but the most important thing is the crown area and around the face.
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As you can see for yourself, airtouch highlights adapt perfectly to both blond hair (natural or dyed) and brown hair. Offering light and volume to the hair in a very subtle way and without giving the impression that you are wearing highlights.
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They also look great on red, even platinum or gray hair.
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Source: Clara