The return of the chunky highlights
The return of the chunky highlights
In recent years, the wicks that have been worn the most have been the finite ones . But this is going to end! The most subtle touches of color will coexist from this moment with highlights that are sure to awaken a lot of nostalgia in you . The chunky highlights, those wide, high-contrast highlights that we all wanted to wear in the 90s, are back!
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Much contrast
Much contrast
So that you know what type of highlights we mean, think of Valle from the Compañeros series . The chunky highlights are very wide wicks , of a color that contrasts greatly with that of the base and that even achieve a geometric effect that is compared to zebra skin.
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They don't need too much maintenance
They don't need too much maintenance
Yes, we know that if we have a color technique applied to our hair, we have to go to the hairdresser every so often. But there are some that require visiting the beauty salon very often and others that give us a little more leeway. The latter is what happens with chunky highlights. Being wide wicks that what they try to create is contrast, it does not matter if the hair is allowed to grow and the roots are visible. The normal thing is that it is applied in brown bases and that they are of some shade of blonde. But if they lighten a bit over time or the color changes a little , nothing happens, they also get along like that.
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Straight lines
Straight lines
Another characteristic of these wicks is that they are super straight , another trend that also returns. In recent times we have seen many wicks of different shapes, but never as straight as these. With straight hair they look great because they are much more enhanced.
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The front locks
The front locks
One way to enhance the chunky highlights much more is by applying a color that creates even more contrast in the front locks . In this way they will take the leading role. And either with your hair down or with an updo - you're in luck because now the updos are worn with these loose locks - they will give a lot of light to your hairstyle.
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Mixed with balayage
Mixed with balayage
And if you want to join the trend of chunky highlights but without risking too much, a good idea is to combine them with balayage highlights. That is, you can apply wide highlights in the lower area of the mane in a degraded way. This way you will have the width of the chunky and the gradient and subtlety of the balayage. Come on, there are options for all tastes.
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With collected
With collected
If with loose hair they look great, picking up your hair can also get super cool effects. By mixing the colors of the base and the highlights, which are so different, the result is very beautiful and striking. Do you want to risk and wear a mane with touches of nostalgia? Well, the chunky highlights are for you!
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For all lengths
For all lengths
It is true that with long hair they are noticeable much more, but these thick highlights are also ideal with short hair. They give a lot of contrast and this makes the result super powerful. So if you have short hair and you want to take a risk, join this trend because you will make a difference for sure.
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And for all ages
And for all ages
Once again Charlize Theron shows us that hairdressing trends are for all ages. She has been one of the first to join the chunky highlights in this new stage. And the truth is that it is spectacular. He has been able to roll his bangs thanks to this contrast of colors . Don't you think she's gorgeous?
