If you love the idea of brighter, more dimensional hair but don’t want to spend hours in the salon every few weeks, low-maintenance highlights are the perfect solution. At Venelle Salon & Spa in Park Slope, Brooklyn, our expert colorists specialize in creating beautiful, effortless highlights that grow out gracefully and complement your natural hair.

Here’s a guide to the best low-maintenance highlight styles that give you long-lasting beauty with minimal upkeep.

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1. Balayage: The Lived-In Look

Balayage is the ultimate low-maintenance highlight technique. By hand-painting lightener onto the hair in soft, sweeping motions, we create natural, sun-kissed color that blends seamlessly with your roots.

Why it’s low-maintenance:

• Grows out softly without harsh lines

• Fewer touch-ups needed compared to traditional highlights

• Works on all hair lengths and textures

At Venelle, we customize balayage to your skin tone and hair type, ensuring a natural, effortless look that enhances your features.

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2. Babylights: Subtle, Soft Dimension

Babylights are ultra-fine, delicate highlights that mimic the subtle lightening seen in children’s hair. They’re perfect for clients who want:

• Soft shimmer and natural brightness

• Minimal regrowth maintenance

• A sophisticated, refined look

Because babylights are so subtle, they grow out beautifully without obvious root lines, making them ideal for busy lifestyles.

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3. Root Smudge or Shadow Root

A root smudge (or shadow root) is a technique where darker pigment is applied at the roots to create a seamless transition into lighter ends.

Benefits:

• Minimizes contrast between natural roots and highlights

• Extends the life of your color

• Reduces the need for frequent salon visits

This style works beautifully with balayage or traditional highlights for a natural, effortless finish.