If you've never been able to pick a side with Highlights vs. balayage debate, now you never have to. Meet color melting: low maintenanceA highly effective hair coloring method that combines the best of both worlds.
Color melting is a hand-coloring technique that adds vibrancy, volume and movement to hair without requiring constant maintenance. Why (else) is this trending now? “Winter often calls for a softer, more natural style.” Nick Stensoncelebrity hairdresser and founder Nick Stenson Beauty tells Glamor. “People are looking for low-maintenance ways to maintain their color while maintaining a flawless look and blending easily.”
Intrigued? Keep reading to get all the expert information you need on color melting, plus some inspiring shots for your next salon visit.
How is color melting different from balayage or highlights?
Stenson says the key difference between color melting and other common coloring methods is that “it creates a smooth blend of tones without harsh lines.” Balayage creates a gradient effect, typically distributing blended highlights around the mid-lengths and ends, while highlights add contrasting lighter streaks starting at the roots.
Color fusion strikes a balance between the two: it focuses on soft color transitions from roots to the body, making it easier to grow and maintain than traditional highlights. But by using multiple shades and strategic areas of higher contrast, the melted hair color maintains more definition than the ombre effect of gradient balayage.
