Skin care may be a hard industry to keep track of with all of the different ingredients and products to learn, but the world of hair care [2] isn't much better. It's always good to be prepared and know your stuff before you head to the hair salon, but remembering what highlights are versus lowlights [3] can be tricky. And then, to make it even more complicated, there are babylights.
What Are Babylights?
"Babylights" are another type of hair colour that involve weaving small sections of colour [4] into the hair to brighten up your overall base tone. "Because they are so small and delicate, they are really seamless and grow out really beautifully," Rachel Bodt [5], a celebrity hairstylist and Matrix brand ambassador, told POPSUGAR.
Who Should Get Babylights?
Similar to highlights and lowlights, babylights are applied using foils to "maintain that softness [6] and can be isolated," said Bodt. The hair colour style works on all hair types — curly, wavy, straight, kinky — and colours, meaning it is perfect for those with light and dark hair looking to lighten up their overall colour and add dimension to their look. "It's just knowing what colour to use and how to add in a root shadow or end lights to make it more custom," she said.
The Benefits of Babylights
Babylights are great for freshening up your look and making your old hair colour feel new. "They are so delicate; they really grow out well," said Bodt. "It's super versatile though, and such a great place to start if you are wanting to add lightness to your hair." If subtileness is your vibe, you'll enjoy that this hair colour doesn't have any harsh lines.
Ahead, find inspiration for the babylights hair colour.
