Mar 18, 2024
5 Salon Terms You Should Know Before Scheduling an Appointment
It can be so difficult to articulate exactly what you are wanting when you go see your hairdresser. There are so many different terms used by professionals and it sometimes feels like they are ever changing. At the Lauren Ashtyn Collection, we are here to help! This guide will teach you 5 salon terms that every woman should know before getting their hair done.
Balayage
Balayage is a french word meaning ‘sweeping’, as in to sweep on a hair lightener to create highlights. This technique of free-hand painting, places highlights onto the hair, creating a soft and natural gradation of lightness towards the ends and gives the hairdresser full control of the process. If you are wanting a darker root that gradually becomes lighter towards the ends, a balayage is exactly what you’ve been looking for!
Summer Wig Summer Balayage Wig
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Root Touch Up
A root touch up is exactly what it sounds like. If you are someone who has the majority of their hair colored with dye or bleach, you will most likely need an appointment scheduled every 4-6 weeks to have your hairdresser “touch up” the color or bleach on your new, grown out roots. This service will keep your colored hair looking fresh and new. Here are some before and after transformations
involving a root touch up.
Need a quick and simple fix between root touch up appointments? You can shop our selection of Root Coverage Powders on our website.
Textured Hair
While everyone’s hair has a certain texture, “textured hair” refers to a specific type of haircut in which a stylist will thin out areas of your hair or remove the bulk in certain sections. This will give your hair more movement and, well, texture!
We know what you’re thinking and yes. It sounds a lot like layered hair, but layered hair requires much more cutting. Asking for texture gives you a similar look to layers without cutting much, if any, length off.
Here is a comparison between “textured” hair and “layered” hair:
Textured Hair Layered Hair
Want texture without the cut? Try out our favorite Dry Texture Spray.
Highlights
Highlights are strands of hair that are lightened using bleach (lightener) to give your hair more dimension. This is a very common practice in the hair world and any licensed stylist will know what you mean when you ask for highlights.
It is important to note that highlights can be very different depending on the color of your hair, application, etc. So, it is always a great idea to bring an inspiration photo with you to your appointment so your stylist knows exactly what you want and can discuss the different highlight options with you.
Lowlights
Lowlights are strands of hair that are darkened using hair dye to give your hair more dimension. This is a very common practice in the hair world, just like highlights. Often, lowlights and highlights are used together by a stylist to create the exact look you are wanting to achieve.
It is important to note that lowlights can be very different depending on the color of your hair, application, etc. So, it is always a great idea to bring an inspiration photo with you to your appointment so your stylist knows exactly what you want and can discuss the different lowlight options with you.
We hope this guide gives you the confidence to know how to articulate exactly what you are wanting at your next hair appointment. The most important thing to remember is to be honest with your stylist. They are there to make sure all your hair dreams come true, so it is important to be open and ask as many questions as you need to fully understand the process and the services being provided.