2. Customizing for Your Face Shape & Hair Texture
Welcome to Part 2 of my salon guide on The Top Balayage Trends: Balayage, Ombré, & Babylights.
Every head of hair has its own density, cowlicks, and wave pattern—here is how I adjust the proportions behind the chair.
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Matching Layers & Tones to Your Features
When it comes to tailoring the layers, color placement.
Or parting for different face shapes and hair textures, there are a few key things to keep in mind.
For example, if you have a round face, you’ll want to focus on creating a more angular silhouette by using choppy layers and a side-swept part.
If you have a square face, you can achieve a softer look by using soft, flowing layers and a center part.
For different hair textures, you can achieve a variety of looks by adjusting the color placement and layering.
For example, if you have fine hair, you may want to focus on creating a more subtle, multi-dimensional effect by painting the color in a sweeping motion, starting at the roots and working their way down.
If you have thick hair, you can achieve a bolder, more statement-making color by using a more dramatic, sweeping motion.
✂️ Face-Shape & Density Quick Match
- Fine-to-Medium Strands: Keep perimeter weight blunt and add micro-ribbons around the face for visual fullness.
- Thick or Wavy Hair: Use internal slide-cutting to release weight so waves stack without triangle bulk.
- Warm vs. Cool Skin Undertones: Pair golden-olive skin with honey, caramel, or espresso glosses; pair cool undertones with champagne, ash, or mocha ribbons.
Turn to Page 3 next for my step-by-step 10-minute blowout, wave, and product-layering routine.