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Pro tip: I tried skipping the blowdry before a balayage and it actually worked better
Everyone at my salon in Austin swears you have to blowdry the hair completely before painting on balayage to see the true canvas. I was running behind last Thursday and tried something different on a client with thick, wavy hair. I sectioned it while it was still damp from the wash, applied my lightener, and let it process. The result after 45 minutes was a way softer, more blended transition because the dampness slowed the lift just enough. I've done this three times now on similar hair types with perfect results. Has anyone else found a shortcut that goes against the usual rules?
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barbaraschmidt19d ago
That damp technique can be a real time saver on the right hair. Just be careful, because on finer or straighter textures it can cause the lightener to spread and create a blotchy result. The blow dry rule is there to give you the most control over placement. It sounds like you found a great trick for dense, wavy hair though.
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sandra69319d ago
Exactly, that control is everything. You just found the specific texture where that rule can bend.
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