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Strandlights Is the Newest Hair Color Technique You're Going to Want to Try

Move over babylights...

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Every year seems to usher in a whole new fleet of hair color trends. The latest technique we're coveting isn't quite as flashy as caramel rosé or opal — but it's taking Instagram by storm. Strandlights is a new hair color technique that offers natural-looking highlights, similar to babylights and balayage, that can be easily maintained.

The key to strandlights is the spacing of the foils, says Pierre Michel Salon celebrity colorist Giselle. The foils for babylights are usually placed closer together and tend to resemble those of a baby's hair. "Strandlights give more dimension and contrast with the foils, and can be randomly placed throughout the hair, resulting in a natural grow-out stage with very easy maintenance."

Pierre Michel celebrity balayage specialist AJ Lordet adds that strandlights are a great way to achieve natural results without big roots. Combing very fine hair strands at the sink helps achieve dimension and brightness around the face.

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Cover image via @twelve27salon

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