What's the difference between a balayage and an ombre?

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Alice N.

Apr 19, 2015

Alice N.

The title kind of explains it all. But I'm curious because I don't really see a difference between the two.

Sadie G.

Apr 19, 2015

Sadie G.

From my understanding, a balyage is a type of highlights vs an ombré which colors all of your ends and it fades into blonde.

Sadie G.

Apr 19, 2015

Sadie G.

Balyage

Sadie G.

Apr 19, 2015

Sadie G.

Ombre

Rissa G.

Apr 19, 2015

Rissa G.

Ombré is just the tips of the hair and balayage is lighter on the ends but it's brought up into highlights as well, it's brought further up the hair shaft as well as has face framing pieces.

ramie x.

Apr 19, 2015

ramie x.

Balayage is a type of highlights that are "painted on" and ombre is a gradient dip dye

Rissa G.

Apr 19, 2015

Rissa G.

There you go! Ramsha hit the nail on the head.

Alice N.

Apr 19, 2015

Alice N.

Which would look best on straight hair?

Rissa G.

Apr 19, 2015

Rissa G.

Balayage. I think ombré only looks good when the hair is curled.

Rissa G.

Apr 19, 2015

Rissa G.

Plus balayage is prettier Imo, look more natural.

Alice N.

Apr 19, 2015

Alice N.

Thanks!

megan l.

Apr 20, 2015

megan l.

Balyage is more blended compared to ombre! I like both. depends how intense you want it.

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