Mermaids rejoice!
We have good news about how to get the perfect mermaid hair. The technique, known as fluid hair painting, is a unique one developed by stylist KL Christoffsen, according to Modern Salon. Christoffsen said that the technique works when the client lays down on a horizontal surface and fans their hair behind them, resting it on a coloring table.
Because their hair is fanned out, it gives stylist the ability to thoroughly look over every strand to see how the color melts from top to bottom. Additionally, the client is able to part their hair in any manner while still having multidimensional hair color. Christoffsen says he can visually see how everything will collapse together when the client sits up straight again.
The technique is a new take on balayage, the tactic we’ve been using the past few years to give our hair that ombrè look. Balayage, also known as the freehand technique, is when dye is applied liberally to a midsection of hair, combed to blend into the top, and intensified toward the bottom of the strand. It creates a cascading fade that isn’t as harsh as highlights folded with foil.
However, when using this balayage technique, hairstyles aren’t able to see all the dimensions of the color all at once. When the hair is spread on a horizontal surface, it opens the stylist up to more dimensions of color.
The result is beautiful cascades of color:
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