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HAIRDRESSING
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  by GREG COUZENS



                                                                                                                                             BABYLIGHTS











                                                                                                                                                  With salons closed for months, everyone is now returning for a
                                                                                                                                                  much-needed makeover. One thing that many clients have let slide
                                                                                                                                                  has been their hair colour – everyone has roots that need some
                                                                                                                                                  attention.

                                                                                                                                                  We asked Georgia, a senior technician at Gregory Couzens, what
                                                                                                                                                  is new in hair colour?


                                                                                                                                                  Georgia said: “The biggest request from clients is to return to a
                                                                                                                                                  more natural and subtle colour that requires less maintenance.

                                                                                                                                                  “Babylights are the next must-have colour technique, they are
                                                                                                                                                  much more delicate than highlights. The main difference between
                                                                                                                                                  the two is that babylights are finer and don’t leave the hair stripy;
                                                                                                                                                  they create more of a one-tone colour rather than highlights
                                                                                                                                                  which create a blend of a few colours. The technique is similar,
                                                                                                                                                  however, babylights is a more precise process so could take longer
                                                                                                                                                  and could cost more. They are so subtle and resemble the look of
                                                                                                                                                  children’s natural hair – babylights will bring your childhood hair
                                                                                                                                                  colour back to life.”

                                                                                                                                                  Georgia applied this technique to Amber’s hair; her base colour
                                                                                                                                                  was taken to a slightly darker brunette with multiple babylights.
                                                                                                                                                  Look closely and you will see the micro fine lights are three to four
                                                                                                                                                  shades brighter; it creates a twinkly effect when it catches the
                                                                                                                                                  light.


                                                                                                                                                  The beauty of babylights is that it can be adapted for everyone.
                                                                                                                                                  With the correct colour choice, it will enhance your skin tone,
                                                                                                                                                  whether warm or cool. It is personalised to suit the individual and
                                                                                                                                                  requires little maintenance. It is especially suitable for fine hair
                                                                                                                                                  and complements the latest haircuts with choppy layers.
                                                                                                Model: Amber Couzens
                                                                                                Hair: Georgia Couzens
                                                                                             Photography: Greg Couzens                            Although babylights are low maintenance, Georgia recommends a
                                                                                                                                                  little salt spray, crackling oil foam or serum to enhance the texture
                                                                                                                                                  of your hair and give you twinkling babylights.

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