By Published On: February 20th, 20191.3 min readLast Updated: May 22nd, 2023

Need a refresh, but don’t have the time and/or money to sit in the salon for a full transformation? Well, perhaps a few carefully-placed highlights around your face are the answer! Recently, bold face framing highlights have become a staple of “beachy” balayage, and with Spring right around the corner, it might not be a bad idea to look like you’ve gotten some sun.

Who Does It Work For?

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This simple touch has the biggest impact if you have an existing balayage, ombre, or even grown out highlights, as it refreshes the whole look, and adds a pop of brightness! However, when paired with a root shadow, and a toner that is only slightly lighter than your base, these can also look great on their own!

My Experience

A client of mine, Nora, recently came in for a MASSIVE chop (about 10 inches!!)

and a toner. She hadn’t had her balayage refreshed in almost 6 months, so after the cut, there were only a few inches of blonde left on her ends. Though she didn’t have a ton of time (and neither did I, honestly), I was able to throw a few face framing highlights in lickity-split, and she left looking as fresh as a Spring morning!

Nora, Rockin’ That Face Frame

Final Thoughts

If you’re stuck in a rut, ask your stylist about trying this sunny trend; you never know, it may brighten your day!

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