As we discussed previously, balayage and ombre are not the same! Balayage is a hand-painted technique much like highlighting while ombre is a gradual fade or lightening. Also, the usual difference in ombre and balayage is that ombre shades are usually more colorful such as pinks, purples and other fun shades white balayage tones tend to be more natural. Of course, there is an exception for both. But if you are looking for a more natural look, balayage is definitely the way to go as it is a more subtle blend of color.

If you can’t decide whether you want balayage hair vs ombre read on to see if any of these balayage hair pictures will convince you that balayage is more your style!

You might have noticed another new color trend for 2023. Flamboyage is taking the world by storm. But what exactly is flamboyage? Flamboyage technique differs from balayage in that balayage is applied with foil while flamboyage is applied with sticky strips. These strips make it easier for the stylist to be more precise with the specific pieces that are to be colored. As a result, the effect is a gorgeous sun-kissed look that will last longer and grow out effortlessly.

This gorgeous fade from dark brown to platinum blonde is too stunning for words! The flamboyage shades of deep brown, honey blonde, buttery blonde, and pale blonde make for a gorgeous fade of cascading curls that will make it look like you spent hours in the salon and thousands of dollars on your hair!

If you want a look that’s more natural, this pretty flamboyage blend is super pretty with its soft shades of dark brown and honey blonde. On top of that, it looks spectacular on wavy hair!

For those who just want a subtle burst of color, this slight hint of flamboyage is the perfect solution. Just a hint of hand-painted auburn highlights on a dark chocolate base is so pretty. And of course, if you have curly hair, it will add a ton of depth and dimension for a pretty multi-dimensional look and feel.

Sombre is a softer version of an ombre fade. Balayage, as we said before, is a hand-painted highlighting technique. Sombre is a great way to lighten up the ends of your hair, while balayage is an all-over highlighting effect. Sombre is the perfect solution if you want a pretty look that grows out beautifully and does not require a lot of upkeep.

Sombre hair is very chic and sophisticated, especially if you are looking for a very soft ombre or balayage effect. For example, this pretty brunette ombre with honey brown hues is just striking. Curl your ends to show off the pretty multidimensional shades of brown.

This pretty sombre fade looks so natural that no one will guess you color your hair. The dark to light brown fade is so subtle but yet adds a ton of depth and dimension.

If you aren’t afraid to go a bit lighter, this dark brown to honey blonde sombre effect is just splendid. The waterfall curls give it a ton of body while the pretty shimmery shades add more texture.