{"id":141,"date":"2021-01-26T17:22:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T22:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/chapter\/6-1-hair-painting-methods\/"},"modified":"2021-02-19T15:20:09","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T20:20:09","slug":"hair-painting-methods","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/chapter\/hair-painting-methods\/","title":{"raw":"6.1 Hair Painting Methods","rendered":"6.1 Hair Painting Methods"},"content":{"raw":"Hair painting is a very organic, visual technique in which the stylist customizes the colour placement to enhance the client\u2019s facial features and natural hair colour and texture. The three most popular hair painting techniques today are free-hand, balayage, and ombr\u00e9. These terms are sometimes used interchangeably by clients and stylists, but each has its own unique application process, and each can be done alone or combined with other techniques for a truly unique result.\r\n
So, what are the distinguishing factors of each technique?<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ribbons of blonde or colour against deeper dimension<\/li>\r\n \t
High contrast<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \t
Natural<\/li>\r\n \t
Subtle blend<\/li>\r\n \t
Sun-kissed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \t
Progressive blend of dark root to lighter ends<\/li>\r\n \t
Medium - high contrast<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nAll of these hair painting techniques will give you a lived-in look that requires minimal maintenance, yet, each one requires a specific skill set and a deeper understanding of the intended outcomes. Before you can select the correct procedure for your client, let\u2019s go into each technique a little further.\r\n
Free-Hand Hair Painting<\/h1>\r\nFree-hand hair painting vs Balayage: Are they the same?\r\n\r\nFree-hand hair painting is often referred to as Balayage, or vice versa. Balayage is in fact a method <\/em>of free-hand hair painting, but the distinction between the two is in the application.\r\n\r\nWith classic free-hand painting, strategic pieces of hair are saturated through with colour or lightener for a pop of contrast. It is a more organic alternative to foils, since the product is placed while the hair is at its natural fall.\r\n\r\nAs seen in the images below, the colour or lightener can applied as:\r\n
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\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_444\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"160\"] A ribbon.[\/caption]<\/td>\r\n
\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_445\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"160\"] A W-shape.[\/caption]<\/td>\r\n
\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_446\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"159\"] A V-shape.[\/caption]<\/td>\r\n
\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_447\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"160\"] A \u00bd V-shape.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n
Note: A \u00bd V-shape is a popular application to use on the sides, as it focuses the pop of colour around the face.<\/div>\r\n
Balayage<\/h1>\r\nWith balayage, the colour or lightener is swept lightly over the surface of the section, with the [pb_glossary id=\"186\"]saturation[\/pb_glossary] through the section focused more towards the ends (if desired), as seen below:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBalayage is literally translated as \u201cto sweep,\u201d so light brush pressure and surface-only saturation are key. Generally, this technique is processed in open-air for subtle lift and a more natural \"sun-kissed\" result.\r\n\r\nThe photo below illustrates how much depth is left underneath your lightly painted sections. This is what results in a natural, subtle result.\r\n\r\n\r\n
Ombr\u00e9<\/h1>\r\n\u00a0Alternately, <\/em>Ombr\u00e9 is a look of gradation of colour used in everything from home d\u00e9cor, to fashion, to nails.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to hair, ombr\u00e9 is not a technique <\/em>of hair painting, as balayage is, but rather a look <\/em>or result.\r\n\r\nTo achieve an ombr\u00e9 effect on hair, the colour or lightener is applied in more of a horizontal placement, with full saturation. Generally the regrowth area is darker and the ends are lighter, with a transition in the mid-strands.\r\n\r\nThis look can be achieved on virgin hair by blending\u00a0progressing levels of different colour formulas down the hair strand, or on virgin or coloured hair using lightener to lift, and toners to achieve the blended transition.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_942\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"508\"] Ombr\u00e9 hair colour.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAll three techniques can be used to achieve beautiful, low maintenance results. Next we will explore how to create a seamless blend in whichever method of hair painting you choose to use.\r\n
Ribbons of blonde or colour against deeper dimension<\/li>\n
High contrast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\n
Natural<\/li>\n
Subtle blend<\/li>\n
Sun-kissed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\n
Progressive blend of dark root to lighter ends<\/li>\n
Medium – high contrast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
All of these hair painting techniques will give you a lived-in look that requires minimal maintenance, yet, each one requires a specific skill set and a deeper understanding of the intended outcomes. Before you can select the correct procedure for your client, let\u2019s go into each technique a little further.<\/p>\n
Free-Hand Hair Painting<\/h1>\n
Free-hand hair painting vs Balayage: Are they the same?<\/p>\n
Free-hand hair painting is often referred to as Balayage, or vice versa. Balayage is in fact a method <\/em>of free-hand hair painting, but the distinction between the two is in the application.<\/p>\n
With classic free-hand painting, strategic pieces of hair are saturated through with colour or lightener for a pop of contrast. It is a more organic alternative to foils, since the product is placed while the hair is at its natural fall.<\/p>\n
As seen in the images below, the colour or lightener can applied as:<\/p>\n
\n\n
\n
\nA ribbon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/td>\n
\nA W-shape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/td>\n
\nA V-shape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/td>\n
\nA \u00bd V-shape.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Note: A \u00bd V-shape is a popular application to use on the sides, as it focuses the pop of colour around the face.<\/div>\n
![\"Long](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_318094848-scaled-1.jpeg\")
<\/td>\r\n![\"Long](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/balayage-scaled-1.jpeg\")
<\/td>\r\n![\"Ombr\u00e9](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/Untitled.png\")
<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n![\"Lightener](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/DSC_0774-scaled-1.jpg\")
A ribbon.[\/caption]<\/td>\r\n![\"Lightener](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/DSC_0765-scaled-1.jpg\")
A W-shape.[\/caption]<\/td>\r\n![\"Lightener](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/DSC_0767-scaled-1.jpg\")
A V-shape.[\/caption]<\/td>\r\n![\"Lightener](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/DSC_0773-scaled-1.jpg\")
A \u00bd V-shape.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n![\"Lightener](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/DSC_0777-scaled-1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nBalayage is literally translated as \u201cto sweep,\u201d so light brush pressure and surface-only saturation are key. Generally, this technique is processed in open-air for subtle lift and a more natural \"sun-kissed\" result.\r\n\r\nThe photo below illustrates how much depth is left underneath your lightly painted sections. This is what results in a natural, subtle result.\r\n\r\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/DSC_0782-scaled-1.jpg\")
\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/Ombre.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to hair, ombr\u00e9 is not a technique <\/em>of hair painting, as balayage is, but rather a look <\/em>or result.\r\n\r\nTo achieve an ombr\u00e9 effect on hair, the colour or lightener is applied in more of a horizontal placement, with full saturation. Generally the regrowth area is darker and the ends are lighter, with a transition in the mid-strands.\r\n\r\nThis look can be achieved on virgin hair by blending\u00a0progressing levels of different colour formulas down the hair strand, or on virgin or coloured hair using lightener to lift, and toners to achieve the blended transition.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_942\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"508\"]![\"A](\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/haircolourforhairstylistslevel2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/01\/green-hair-4108463_19202.jpg\")
Ombr\u00e9 hair colour.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nAll three techniques can be used to achieve beautiful, low maintenance results. Next we will explore how to create a seamless blend in whichever method of hair painting you choose to use.\r\n