Hair Highlights

Root smudging combined with balayage or babylights is the gold standard for low maintenance in 2026. This approach allows your natural roots to blend into the lighter pieces, meaning you can often go 3-6 months between salon appointments.

In 2026, warm highlights like honey, butter, and caramel are the top trend because they add a youthful 'glow' to the face. However, the best choice depends on your skin undertone—cool skin tones still look beautiful with ash or pearl highlights, while warm skin tones are best complemented by golden tones.

Air Touch is a high-tech coloring technique that uses a hair dryer to separate out the shortest layers of hair. Only the longest strands are then highlighted, which creates the most seamless, natural-looking blend possible with no visible lines of demarcation.

Yes! For 2026, 'high-lift' tints are increasingly popular. These are permanent hair colors that can lift and tone natural hair in a single step. While they can't achieve the ultra-bright white of bleach, they are excellent for creating honey, caramel, and golden highlights while preserving hair health.