The color sweep, or sweeping lights as we call it, has taken over as a modern way to balayage.
Balayage is a French highlighting technique that was developed in the 70s. Balayage means “to sweep” and has taken on many other iterations over the years as placement techniques have become continually more unique. The latest hair color trend, the color sweep, is a highlighting technique that creates an even softer finish than traditional balayage.
What Are Color Sweep Highlights?
Upgrading traditional balayage with an even softer touch, the color sweep focuses on coloring sweeping sections of hair to blend highlights within a haircut. Hair color is effortlessly blended by technique as well as shade.