Babylights

Subtle highlights for a natural hair look

Hey lovelies,

do you sometimes long for a breath of fresh air in your hair? However, radical colour changes are often quite intimidating. To get you started in the world of hair colouring or for a little kick in between that doesn't require as much commitment as a complete change of hair colour, we like to recommend so-called babylights to our customers for their look.

In this blog post, you can find out what babylights are, what effect they have on your hair and how they work in application.

What are babylights?

Babylights bring natural highlights to the hair.
Babylights is a hair colouring technique that aims to create very fine and natural highlights in the hair. This technique belongs to the category of highlights. The effect of babylights imitates the subtle, sun-kissed highlights often seen on small children, hence the name. Babylights are particularly suitable for people who want a subtle colour change without creating a drastic contrast. This colouring technique can be used on different hair lengths and colours and is ideal for those who want a low-maintenance and natural-looking result for their hair.

Babylights vs. highlights: What's the difference?

In contrast to highlights, babylights are very fine, thin strands that give the hair a natural, sun-kissed look. Highlights, on the other hand, are larger, broader strands that give the hair more contrast and depth. They are more eye-catching and make the hair appear more voluminous. Applying babylights is more time-consuming, as the particularly delicate strands have to be applied very precisely. Highlights are quicker to apply and offer a more striking change compared to babylights.

Advantages of Babylights

Natural look: The fine highlights are subtly worked into the hair, resulting in a soft, sun-kissed effect.
Low-maintenance: Babylights are a low-maintenance hairstyle as regrowth is less noticeable. This requires fewer salon visits than a full hair colour change.
Versatile: Babylights are suitable for all hair types and colours as they can be customised to complement the hair's natural tone and texture.

Brief instructions for the babylights application

Babylights are a subtle way to add light-flooded accents to the hair. Here's a quick step-by-step guide on how to apply them:

Preparation: Comb your hair carefully and divide it into even sections. Use a cover for shoulders and clothing.
Colour mixing: Mix the desired shade of colour according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Application: Use a fine comb or brush to select small sections of hair. The strands should be very thin to achieve a natural look.
Application: Apply the colour evenly to the selected strands. Be careful not to colour the roots or the roots of the hair too much.
Application time: Leave the colour on according to the instructions.
Rinse out: Rinse out the colour thoroughly and apply a nourishing conditioner.
Styling: Dry the hair and style as desired.

Babylights with the Colorina colouring tool

Babylights look great! But they can require a lot of patience. To make your babylights application not only faster but also easier, we recommend Colorina. Colorina is a smart hair colouring tool because you can easily pick up hair colour and apply it to both sides of the strand at the same time in one go. How does it work? The practical tong design with sponge application makes it possible. You can look forward to an additional bonus: when working with our Colorina colouring tool, your surroundings stay super clean and you get perfect colour results.

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Tips for the care of babylights hairstyles

Regular touch-ups: To maintain the natural look of baby highlights, you should schedule regular visits to the hairdresser. A refresher every eight to twelve weeks helps to keep the colour vibrant and the hair looking healthy.
Special care products: Use sulphate-free shampoos and conditioners that have been specially developed for coloured hair. These products help to protect the hair colour and nourish the hair structure, which is particularly important for delicate baby highlights.
Use heat protection: When styling with a hairdryer, straightener or curling iron, it is essential to use a heat protection spray. This prevents heat damage and ensures that the babylights do not lose their shine.

Practical example before - after

You can tell your hairdresser

Whether on or behind the salon chair: If you want to impress the other person during your next chat, we have a fun fact for you that will help you break the ice. Naturally in keeping with the theme of blonde hair.

Did you know? Natural blonde is really rare. No wonder customers so often want blonde or light-coloured accents in their dark hair. Worldwide, only around 2% of the adult population has naturally blonde hair. Most natural blondes come from Northern Europe, especially Scandinavia. With increasing age, the hair of many natural blondes often darkens.