Angelababy's very apt babylights
Ombre, sombre, highlights, lowlights … now say googoo-gaga to the adorably named babylights, the cool colouring trend that’s tipped to be the next big thing.
Conceived by celeb colourist Jack Howard of London-based Neville Hair & Beauty Salon, the memorable monicker is meant to allude to the super-soft sheen of toddler tresses – like hair colour you were born with, essentially.
Here’s how it works. Your stylist will assess the state of your hair, then divvy it up into tiny sections before painstakingly painting selected slivers scattered all over your head. The result of this delicate dye job? A very beguiling, barely there twinkle that’s like the sun-kissed shimmer of a blonde kid on a beach.
And no, babylights aren’t exactly revolutionary – the technique is much like the so-called “balayage“ method of dabbing dye on by hand – but it’s certainly a cute beauty buzzword that’s a subtle, sophisticated and arguably superior alternative to solid blocks of colour.
Maintenance is easy enough; when shown a picture of said dye job, my go-to stylist says a full head should last a good eight weeks or so. Colour-wise, babylights will work swimmingly with just about any shade, but the effect’s extraordinarily beautiful on golden-haired girls the likes of Kate Bosworth or Cate Blanchett.
Keen to give this a go? The trend may be gaining traction with the virtual beauty community, but your average barber might be a tad late to the party. In the “mane” time, here are some #hairfies to flash to your colourist when trying to communicate what you want done to your ‘do. Bookmark this page for future reference, and have fun reliving your baby days!
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