Hair Coloring Techniques

noun the act or process of making something white or lighter in color, typically by using chemicals or sunlight

• The process of bleaching is commonly used in the textile industry to remove color from fabrics.
• I heard that bleaching your hair at home can be risky if not done properly.
• My mom is always bleaching the counters to keep them sparkling clean.
• The intense sunlight was like bleaching the memories of the old house, fading them into obscurity.

noun a hair coloring technique where color is painted onto the hair to create a graduated, natural-looking effect

• The balayage technique is commonly used in salons to create a natural-looking hair color.
• I'm thinking of getting balayage done to my hair next week.
• Her balayage looks so bomb, I wish I could pull it off!
• The artist used balayage to create a beautiful gradient effect in the painting.