Highlights, Balayage, Ombre or Sombre - Which is right for you?

A lot of people don't know the difference between Highlights, Balayage, Ombre or Sombre hair and end up requesting the wrong thing from their hairdresser. so in this video I try to explain which is which, and which is right for your hair type!
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[@thashthiru]

0:44 For people with fine hair 5:17 For people with thick hair

[@Fo0lish_mortals]

Thasha Thiru thanks

[@hollydavies2852]

Thanks😘

[@beautyvlogger87]

Thank you!!

[@urmom-om2qg]

Thasha Thiru i have fine hair, and im getting my hair done tmro, and luckily the color that i wanted is exactly right for my hair ;) Edit: got my hair dyed, im so happy with it!!

[@lilbelle99477]

• Cinnamon • I have fine hair too I’m get highlights😌

[@strawberriedc]

The hardest part for me is finding a hair stylist who actually knows the techniques that they say they do. I’ve gone in asking for balayage multiple times to different salons and instead of having the product painted on the hair in a flattering v-shape like I’ve seen in your videos- they go straight in with scattered highlights. Frustrating when I ask specifically if they are familiar with these techniques!

[@test1test219]

Elise Pavek They get so offended but never actually answer the question and 100% ofvthe time let you down. It’s been years and I am still looking for hair colourist that won’t mess up my hair.

[@Authorthings]

Test1 \test2 yes to both of you guys!!!

[@johnserra9]

Ask to see their work in or portfolio to see if you can get what you’re looking for

[@mulliganstew72]

Elise Pavek so true! My stylist has followed an 80s template on pin striped foil job, as if it was pulled from a cap! . Despite how I tell him every appointment that I want thicker slices and some strategic placement, he couldn’t grasp so we decided to switch to Balayage and the same thing happened… I hear your frustration, please let me know if you find a good stylist! I’m looking too. Good luck!

[@julieankhan.2801]

@@mulliganstew72 you have to ask stylist if they have been trained in that. When they say yes, ask questions if it was continued training with the salon, or on their own, who taught the class, what products did they use. They should be able to tell you. If they say they dont remember, then no they didnt have trng. I think you are looking for ombre not balyage. Ask how they are going to do it. If foil then you know. You want the color in V sections. Also when yor in public look for someone who's hair you adore. Complement & ask where they got it done. They will be flattered and tell you.

[@anetamarkowska7011]

Both. I would love to see you actually working on client. Transformation on client with your tips. I know it's hard to make this type of videos but it would help us hairdressers learn maybe something new because we all have our favourite techniques that we seem to stick to. It's nice to see what others do

[@joanneadamidou6218]

You are being really informative overall and particularly on how to have balayage + babylights for the first time to start creating that soft natural look. Thank you so much.

[@leahdamron2176]

I feel like you're the only person on KZbin shedding light on this (applying balayage on fine hair) subject. I totally agree, my own hair is really fine and hard to get a soft line when you bring the blonde up too high... THANKS SILVIA

[@fabianadicamillo7423]

I love how honest and real you are when you talk about hair!

[@lauralilianeparmentier9859]

Definitely some outfits that you wear to work in the salon! I love your channel, I'm still a student hairdresser and your explanations are really clear and interesting, it helps me a lot! Can't wait for your next video with Redken :)

[@baidykle1]

So I actually found this video AFTER having the balayage done because I wanted to check if I got what I wanted because it looks different than the pictures I've seen. And now I understand that I am the perfect example that you mention - I have a lot but thin hair and the pictures I've seen and loved are with thick hair. 😂 and what my hairdresser did is exactly what you say - she did balayage with highlights (she even mentioned them at the time and I was suprised then). Shortly, I am happy I found a good hairdresser who knows what she's doing and does what's best for me. But my initial ignorance, lol 🤣

[@danikahsmith1924]

I definitely want to see you doing more hair videos in action up close and personal in the salon your techniques and personality in your work.

[@cassiegreulich956]

Im not even a hairdresser but i think the video of outfits you wear to the salon would be entertaining!!

[@Ellebangs]

+Cassie Greulich ok thanks for letting me know.. I was thinking a spring lookbook was more universal for my audience but I like to hear non hairdressers would also be interested in a salon fashion video.

[@cassiegreulich956]

ellebangs more is more though! So i say both :) :)

[@maryle3662]

Talk to much

[@maryle3662]

talk to much

[@viktorijasink8221]

Id love to see you work at the salon and do a tutorial on a Balyage or ombré. I’m personally a visual learner and I’d love to see how you do it!! Xxo

[@ciliawillia9454]

Yes go over lightness in the area that are suitable

[@ellewoodss]

Listening to you educate so in-depth on the topic of hair and break down the process itself to where its comprehensive and helpful, really shows you how some stylists actually dont know crap about hair and what styles work or why they don’t. And often why we end up with the opposite of what we pay so much money for to get,then have to fix sometimes over and over again with the stylist making up an excuse as to why you cant have whats in the picture! Thank you...wish there were more stylists with your knowledge. It would sure make coloring easier lol. 🥂

[@katebeautyx8393]

I would love to see a video on which areas on the hair to lighten. 😘😘

[@thewrongmechanism]

I’m lucky cause my hairdresser is incredible and she is so awesome at balayage ( which is what I get most of the time ) and she always know exactly what she’s talking about. I’m thinking of getting a full head of highlights

[@12blin]

Just what I thought! I have fine hair and was thinking to get a mixture of the two, babylights and balayage. I love how you explained everything in detail, very helpful video!

[@melbalemley5733]

I would love to see a video on highlight placement to reduce or accentuate certain facial characteristics.

[@beckrowse]

Me too

[@rondabyers3350]

This was great. So informative! All these examples made so much sense! This should be a series talking about different cuts, styles etc. By the way what is sombre? Ombré mixed with what?

[@jessvr3951]

Great explanation regarding patience with hair goals and the analogy of things taking time to naturally occur like they would outdoors. Excellent vid! Thanks for posting :)

[@Ellebangs]

+Jessica Van Raden yay so glad this helped.

[@heathercatherine7758]

This is the best explanation I’ve heard of this. As someone with fine but a lot of it hair the stylists that do a combination definitely get the result I’m looking for! The softness and the dimension 🎉

[@jessicafowler8927]

Great Video! A video where to add color to enhance your face shape would be great! I also love your season outfit videos.

[@Mureirsa]

apple

[@theotherkangaroo]

I have fine hair & now know why highlights are best for me. Yes, I would like you to do a video about color placement to enhance facial features. 😀

[@mikaelacar934]

I pray for all the people no matter hairtype.

[@wasdwasd24]

I'd love too see that colour/highlighting for your face shape and hair type video!

[@dottiepinto1974]

I love your videos, I use to be a hairdresser but haven’t been working in a salon for years but still cut hair on my family and myself. You are a great hairstylist and I get ideas from your videos. Thank you Dottie

[@melissaschneider371]

I’d love to see the video showing where to place color for your face shape!

[@Ellebangs]

+Melissa Schneider added to the list

[@mlamBAcher27]

I have very curly hair and every time I go to a hair stylist they are always visibly shocked when they touch my hair. It’s always so funny because they all say the same thing “wow! You’re hair is SO soft!” I have what I consider fine hair (you can see a lot of my scalp when I put my hair back) but my hair is very long and the “bulk” of it is down by my neck. I completely agree with your above analysis! I noticed that when I get my hair lightened it always looks best when it grows out a little because it’s so hard to get those soft pieces near the top of my head!

[@deborahrice4971]

Yes!! Video on highlighting and hair cuts suited for your face shape AND colours for your colour season complexion / eye colour please.

[@lauradeli6614]

I wish more “professionals” who claim to be colour specialist would watch your videos because I swear watching these videos I understand more about hair than some hairdressers

[@christinadimanno9154]

It is incredible to me how you have not aged one single bit in 5 years worth of videos. Anti-aging secrets PLEASE!

[@alondracampos2919]

So what’s better for thick hair ombré, highlights, or balayage??

[@jeanettemanzo8548]

Me ombre

[@TheGrooveGarage]

Definitely would like to see a vid on outfits you wear to the salon! I'm in Cosmo school now and we have salon days where we are allowed to wear all black with just a pop of color which can only be like shoes or some kind of accessory. I really struggle with coming up with fresh ideas on what to wear on those days because of how limited I sometimes feel my choices are. But I know that once I'm licensed finally and starting out in the industry looking for a salon to work at that a good amount of them (at least down here in FL where I live) have a dress code of basically all black. I'm trying to get ideas of how I can be fashionable and look fresh and creative but still follow the rules. I do feel like I see more and more salons these days though where they don't wear ALL black. Anyways, I'm rambling now! I vote yes all the way for that video! Also definitely can't wait to see more collabs with Redken! I toned my hair with Redken Shades EQ recently for the first time because I had been wanting to try their toners for a while now and if there is anyone I've ever watched on KZbin, when it comes to hair, I think I value your opinion and your experience more than anyone else's. I learned a lot from you before I even started beauty school last Jan and I feel that you explain things in such a way that makes it easy to understand. So I just want to thank you for that because you inspire me to keep going after something I'm passionate about! ❤

[@TheGrooveGarage]

And by the way, I LOVED shades eq and the results I was able to achieve on my hair with it! PLUS the fact that it didn't make my hair feel dried out and was so easy to apply. 😊

[@Ellebangs]

+iLinda Buchanan aw thank you for taking the time to write this sweet message! 💛

[@cecebebe8]

I’m getting my hair done on Thursday and going to a very expensive, and highly regarded place, because I have been so disappointed with my hair lately. This video was SO educational and helpful!!!! Thank you!! I have thinning hair that I’m currently fighting with and I am always asking for “balayage,” but this video has taught me more about what to actually ask for. To be honest, I just want to first and foremost look like I have as much hair as possible. Secondly, I want to be blonder. Luckily, I think being blonder helps with having a appearance of more hair. But if you have any tips on how to ask for color or cut, please let me know!!! I have been dealing with progressively thinning hair for a few years and sometimes it feels truly devastating. I have a pretty good attitude about it now and consider myself pretty realistic when it comes to what my hair will look like after a visit to the salon vs what I wish it would come out like, but I would love to learn more about what to ask for!

[@originaldoll2]

can you do a video on covering grey hair

[@kimberlym2189]

Yes, PLEASE!

[@josiekoerner5345]

I agree

[@krr74]

Yes!

[@AriesAndPisces]

Yes yes!!

[@christydouglas536]

Yes, and on blending men's graying hair with natural looking color. Your covid men's haircut video helped immensely, so now I am the new stylist :)

[@vanessatorres4889]

Yessss please do the video where to highlight for face shapes! :)

[@embeexoxo]

Could you do a skincare video? Or maybe spring fragrances and body products? :)

[@leanneadams2549]

Wow this stylist is so imaginative and such insight on color !!! And a deep understanding on how color works on all types of hair !!! Why can’t this girl be at my salon !!! No she probably is 27464837 miles away. But enjoyed your vid and I have a better understanding of color !! Thanks pretty girl ❤️

[@momof3plusdsg]

Whenever I want color effects (I've only had all color when the sun leaves my naturally off-black hair brassy, then I get jet-black with no blue double pigment) hairdressers always go for foil highlights. So I've just assumed that, that's all that'll work on my hair. Next month will be the first time I might go for one overall color in something - please anything else - than jet-black. My hair is straight, coarse with a thick diameter but quite sparse amount so I wear it med-long with soft layers on top with open "curtain bangs". On the other hand, if my husband wants "something on top like I've been a lot in the Sun", he'll say ,and they paint/bleach with a brush but don't cover his hair with foil or anything else. He has fine blond hair worn short and not much of it. My hairdresser has small children and works from home, I've even seen her in her PJs if I have a very early appointment.:D

[@mckenzie_Rockneberg]

This video is so helpful! And yes please give us more! The idea you described for future videos would be amazing see.

[@samantarizzi248]

You are honestly the best at explaining things! 😃 I want to go blonde or blonder at least. Now I have my virgin hair that have a honey blonde or light brown kind of color. Which I got bored of. I want m6 hair to be blonde but not all one color, with highlights! I really hope for the best - fingers crossed 🤞🙃

[@pbrfan7141]

I learned so much watching this. Thank you

[@katrinabozick]

You are an amazing artist my friend. Thank you for the info.

[@rachelguerrero8243]

Yes go over what lightness works for your face shape. Thank you for the informative tips

[@annabean3871]

I have fine hair and a girl botched my first ombre, and curled it after to cover up the patchyness that she didn’t blend well, so now i always ask for straight hair after to check their work before i walk out.

[@ΑρετηΠαπανικολα-η6ξ]

What is better for curly hair?💗💗💗

[@yuh3842]

Ikr!

[@cann1787]

Thx for explaining the differences! Can you please do a video on different ways to style the back of your hair? I have mastered the front and am always unsure how to do the back. There is very little (to nothing) on KZbin. Occasionally I see the back of my hair in pictures and I am always unhappy with the look.

[@Fire_Animates_]

Learned my.lesson with balayage and fine hair, I've always done a lovely balayage but made my sectioned a little too big on my friend that has very fine hair and not much of it, she had a couple of lines (not as bad as the first pic) lesson learned and I fixed it with blended root drag .

[@LillyLuck88]

Yes please! A week of work outfits and hair styles

[@boonecricket3777]

Thank you for this video. It helped me manage my expectations for my very fine and not a lot of hair.

[@annamadis5255]

I would like the next video to be where you explain blonde highlights would be good for different face shapes. Especially square faces. ❤️💗

[@beloved_fem]

This was so so so helpful!! I’ve realized I need/want a mixture of both baby lights and balayage. My hair is fine but I have a dense scalp so loooots of it!

[@titarahmalia5229]

Omg i will try this platinum blond color at hairsalon

[@blacksheep9772]

I would love to hear about lightened placements and how to bring attention to our best bits! (No one wants to make a double chin more noticable!) 😉 Im thinking of getting balayage pieces around my face , in an attempt to blend in grey hair a little better and if I knew where to place them, it would help me greatly. 😊

[@SingingASMRSongs]

I'd love to see that video about concealing big cheeks in a future video 🤩 this is also an awesome one! Thank you 😘

[@basiaddd]

What did you use on your face. It's look amazing shine on your cheeks.

[@happytrails699]

I LOVE your hair. gorgeous

[@GigLifewithLexi]

Awesome video, thank you! Since most DIY ers use box colors, Can you do a video on why you don't recommend those as well as hair painting kits? Would love to know more about this. :) xo

[@Ellebangs]

+Lexi4211 this is a great idea.. also added to the list

[@GigLifewithLexi]

Thank you! :)

[@apwhoa7767]

So the question is, “what part of the image of this style are you attracted to”? (No filters, no face/makeup/jewelry). As a stylist this is what I ask my clients and it helps both the client in the chair and myself understand the goal or the parts of the style that can work for them. : )

[@lisatracey2454]

I sooo wanna get my hair done by you. Wish I wasnt so far away. Big thanks from Ontario.😘

[@lesleystgermain545]

I say yes to all the fashion idea videos! Always love all your videos!

[@Ellebangs]

+Lesley St Germain thanks!! definitely adding these to the list

[@jessekaur100]

Would love to see how you’d recommend colour placement to slim the face... thank you! 💐

[@zinnakim4791]

You are so good! Which place of adding highlights suits best for people with large forehead and wants make it look less longger?

[@ArtofBeauti]

My stylist gave me blonde highlights when I really wanted balayage. When I showed her a photo she said we can achieve it with highlights. Now I hate them. Its not blended. There’s a harsh line and bad contrast between the roots and my natural hair. What can ask for to have her fix it?

[@pinkabuki]

I don't really understand the difference between the 4 types, in the pics at the start they look the same to me.

[@julieankhan.2801]

The first is foiled highlights up to the roots. The others are darker at the root and gradually lighter in the middle, and ends. The person has had the technique done several times and their natural hair has grown out 6months or more. To get that very soft look. Ombre is,darker at the root and then gets lighter and the lightest being at the ends.

[@jknight8170]

Thank you for this video... such an important video you did an excellent job explaining!

[@palwashaandnoor]

Hi...can you please do a video on hair protein treatment or keratin treatment. Your videos are helpful xx

[@tbunnyshy1]

My highlights and fine hair are nearly solid at this point. I know it’s wrong for fall and winter but I really look happier!

[@faithfulservant200]

I needed this a week ago lol before I got my hair done

[@kerryspence2928]

so is your hair better today?

[@faithfulservant200]

It's still on the mend lol had to cut alot of it off

[@nosheskamz]

Omg you are so beautiful- absolutely love your makeup.. especially this look. So glowy but light 😍❤️

[@lily_uzunova]

Yes, please cover color "contouring" ! :)

[@chayakankerns4129]

I want to try to my hair now .. thanks for sharing !

[@maryamuhammed3694]

You are so pretty. I usually never comment about this but you are!

[@zaydasaeed2007]

I love ur vids ur such an inspiration ❤️

[@ashleebby12]

Yes face shape techniques please

[@tinaz5175]

YOUR HAIR IS GORGEOUS

[@awakeningalignment]

Just found your channel and have already watched so many videos! So glad I found you! You are so thorough, informative and easy to listen to! Love your vids 💛

[@expressyourself9240]

Thank you for your videos, you are a real help for us non professional but interested people. Thank you.

[@s.zsofia570]

Omg your hair is amazing 😍

[@louiseramos147]

Shit, I wish I watched this before I got highlights yesterday.

[@Romans_116]

The softness has nothing to do with the location of where you start the lifting, it’s the technique and the application or hand of the artist. I’ve seen ombrés that looks like a line across the head on the lower shaft and the near the roots. Say for example you get a client with highlights starting at the root... when it grows out it looks ugly with a very harsh line resulting in the clients wanting to come back to get a retouch. So the theory of “natural look” comes over time is false.

[@carlacorreia6472]

Omg I wish there was a hair dresser that knew all the things you do where I live because I rarely go to salons to get my hair done thats why my hair is so long that its down pass my butt, because every salon I've gone too in my area just sucks for one they can't even do simple highlights and they always, always cut my hair way too short when I specifically ask them no shorter than the middle of my back and i always end up with hair up to my shoulders. My hair is soo long right now and I desperately need my hair done but I just had too many bad experiences with salons that I dread thinking about it when it should be an exciting time. I'm gonna have to try and find somewhere I can go to outside of where I live and see if I have any luck.

[@urmamasmamasmama]

I understand your struggle!!! You really have to look around for a great stylist who isn't scissor happy. I finally found one ,took years. Unfortunately after 4 kids I couldn't afford the salon trips, so I took it upon myself to self educate. Elle bangs has been my go to girl to educate me on all things hair. I am happy to say, I learned so much !! I have even had friends PAY me to do their hair, as they loved the work I did to mine. I even do my teenage sons! BUT , here's, the big BUTT, I did end up chopping 6 inches from my waist length hair- as I went on a " platinum blonde" spree. Lesson learned. I hope you don't mind me sharing my story. It's understandable if you're not up to putting in the work to do it yourself ( it's ALOTof work- that's why the stylist charge $$$- the time!!). Do you have any friends with long hair who can give you a referral? Try checking Google review, Yelp. Or try a consultation with a stylist and explain you do not want your hair chopped. Ask if they are " long hair friendly"😊. The stylist who did my hair was the " Master Stylist" in the salon, maybe look for one of those. Some stylist end up chopping too much because of their mistakes...again, be FirM about what you want. It's not rude, you ARE the customer, and YOU should get what you requested. There's LOTS of great stylists out there, you ARE gonna find one. Keep looking, and if you're up to it, do some research on hair😊. You just might be better than the stylists you've been to! Good luck!!!! 😘

[@nicothenatural]

So many people hate on stylists without having a clue how hard the subject of hair ACTUALLY is, and how much schools FAIL to properly educate their students. It takes years of figuring it out ON OUR OWN just for everyone to say "It must be fun to play with hair all day" like it takes zero skill, or "I don't trust any stylist, they all suck." like they know everything themselves. Try getting through cosmetology school, and then see how you feel. I GUARANTEE everyone's tune would change.

[@slie7793]

I LOVE your entire look in this video, from makeup to your hair, even to your shirt! Do you remember where it's from??

[@naimahassan8784]

I have watched your video first time and it is soooooo good ...the details you gave are outstanding .I always want to have some colour on my head but never get enough money to get those treatments...it's so expensive in london...:(

[@robindusch6033]

Yes, a look book please!

[@kayramage9442]

Thankyou so much, this is exactly what I needed to hear. I always know exactly what I want but don't know 'technically' what to ask for. I don't know where my hair needs coloured to shape my face best either.. my stylist knew what to do but moved away recently. Shouldn't my new stylist know where to apply color for shape?

[@cassandra8645]

Great video with good explanations!

[@theLadyhawk401]

A huge thank you for this video! I now know that I need to ask for baby lights with my balayage to get the color I want. My last stylist basically gave me an ombre even though I had said that I wanted more blonde towards the roots. The only blonde highlights I got was right in the front of my hair. I look like a skunk when I put my hair up. Going to a new styist that I have had a consultation with and understands what I want. I will be reiterating that I want baby lights with balayage when sitting in the chair before she starts.

[@ariaebel1407]

Hey i know this was 2 years ago but how did your hair turn out lol

[@theLadyhawk401]

@@ariaebel1407 That stylist didn't do it right either. I ended up finding a video to diy on KZbin and it turned out exactly what I wanted.

[@HopePhotoG]

This was super informative. Thank you !

[@juneparks4017]

Can you do a video on how you get the darker roots & what color you use for your roots.

[@Artchick1972]

I would love to see a video on your thoughts and technique on Peek A Boo Highlights. I am thinking of doing something like that when my hair gets longer

[@nicolemartin2274]

You are beyond talented and beautiful! Thanks for this! Showing my hairdresser!

[@Kimberly02141]

Hi!! I have a question: Do you recommend a person with little & fine hair to get a balayage? My hair is fine/thin & it falls a lot... i do weekly scalp treatments with natural products & apply oils to the ends of my hair. Currently my hair is a soft black/dark brown & I’d like to lighten it to a bright ash-y blonde with a balayage. I would it damage my hair a lot? Or should I be fine if I take proper care of it? Thank you!

[@daysofmylife843]

hi i am getting my hair next week i cant wait

[@MaryHernandez-ks9dz]

All of the video ideas sound very interesting! I say make all of them😍

[@odeleya1768]

I really want an ombre I just worry about having damaged hair since I have virgin hair

[@LaurennR]

What level is your natural hair ? Love your hair color ❤

[@denelleball2487]

I would love to see the summer trends! Love ellebangs!

[@Ellebangs]

+Denelle Ball thanks lovely!

[@meganmalicki9857]

Love this video thank you! Your next video idea sounds awesome 😁

[@amiraobei844]

Sincerely you are beautiful and have great titles wee suggestion for us as viewers were needing more visuals to accomany the verbal explanation. Good luck! 😉