03/11/2026
As the stylist and professional hair colorist, I want to help you communicate better with your own personal stylist. Each day, I will try to post a technical term that we use when coloring hair or cutting hair along with that description will be a picture which will help you better understand as a client what you’re asking for from your stylist ..this way everyone is on the same page and there’s no confusion
There is a difference between highlights and low lights. So today I’m going to put the definition in for low lights. When you ask for low lights,
Highlights vs. Lowlights: Key Differences Explained ….Lowlights are a hair coloring technique that involves darkening specific strands or sections of hair using shades that are typically a few levels deeper than the base color. They add dimension, depth, and contrast, making hair appear thicker and more vibrant, often used to break up, blend, or enhance existing colors.