Teasylights: The Softer Highlight Option For Sweet, Subtle Hair
Move over balayage — teasylights is the newest hair color trend that delivers a soft, natural look. If you love highlights but don't want visible streaks in your hair, this method may be your new favorite way to achieve that lit-from-within glow. If you're wondering what teasylights are exactly, Matrix artistic director Nick Stenson told Makeup.com that it's a process during which the hair is teased prior to lightening. The next step is to "bleach the parts of the hair that are not in the tease to get a natural, diffused and sun-kissed look," colorist and founder of Nous Haircare Tylor Johnson told the website.
"The difference between teasylights and regular highlights is that when you do a regular highlight, you take it all the way up to the root of the hair in a strategic and repetitive pattern," Johnson added. With teasylights, the bleach is applied below the roots so it's a good option for those who want more low-maintenance highlights.
Teasylights are great for all hair colors, including brunettes who want a touch of dimension to their hair. We predict everyone is going to love this subtle take on highlights, and there are so many shade variations to choose from.
Buttery teasylights for a subtle glow
If you want a step up from your brunette hair color but don't want to go too blond, this warm buttery shade is the perfect in-between. And, if you're not one to go to the salon every six weeks for touch-ups, teasylights are perfect for you. Since the process involves not highlighting all the way up to the roots, this look has a bit of a lived-in feel and you can wait longer for your next appointment.
Face-framing highlights brighten up dark hair
Super dark hair can look flat without highlights, so getting teasylights is a great way to liven up deep brunette strands. Be sure to go only a few shades lighter so that the highlights blend in smoothly. A few light pieces around the face can instantly add some brightness. Just be sure to be specific with your hair colorist, as teasylights are a lot more subtle than regular highlights.
Double-blond teasylights
Single-processed hair color can look a bit dull (especially on blond hair), but teasylights give it more dimension. Since blond hair can get brassy with time, be sure to use a purple shampoo in between regular washes. Redken recommends using it no more than two times a week or it can have the opposite effect and make your teasylights (and the rest of your hair) darker.
Teasylights right through to the tips
Many don't like the painted-on look of balayage, as the final result can resemble stripes on your head. Teasylights provide an all-over highlight with the color flowing easily to the tips. If you're a fan of the decadent money piece trend, don't fret — you can still rock the look with teasylights. Just ask your colorist to make those two sections on the sides of your face a bit lighter.
Subtle red teasylights for mermaid vibes
There was a time when red hair was branded unsightly, but the color is now coveted by many all over the globe. Give your copper locks some love with just a few highlights scattered around your hair and you'll look like you're being followed by a ring light everywhere you go. If you have a red base, opt for subtle teasylights just a few shades brighter, rather than going blond.
Ashy-toned teasylights
If you want highlights but don't like going too yellow, ashy shades are what you want. They have a cool, silvery look and you don't run the risk of them turning too brashy. If your hair is dark, the colorist will have to bleach it, so expect to sit in the chair for at least a couple of hours until your teasylights are complete.