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9 reasons you should still try balayage

Proof that the hair trend is going strong

By Stephanie Harrison

Beauty Crew Contributor / August 09 2016

While we've seen new hair colour trends pop up this year (hair painting, anyone?), balayage and ombre don't seem to be going anywhere any time soon, and for good reason. The fact that the whole point of the colouring technique is to have lighter ends makes it an incredibly flattering and easy-to-maintain colour, no matter your length or natural hair colour. Take your lead from these celebs who are rocking the subtle update on the popular trend

Alexa Chung

Even short hair can rock a dip-dyed effect. Alexa keeps the transition from the ears down for sunkissed looking ends.

Lily Aldridge

The trick with dark hair is to keep it understated without making the colour change too drastic. Lily’s nailing it!

Gigi Hadid

The best part about the ombre look is growing it out is super easy, just stick to your natural colour at the roots like Gigi.

Blake Lively

Sometimes pregnancy creates a compulsory ombre update to your usually-dyed locks. Blake has embraced her regrowth with a two-toned summer wave.

Olivia Wilde

Also pregnant, Olivia Wilde looks stunning with her chestnut-to-bronde mane.

Jessica Szohr

The CSI: Miami and The Internship star is the perfect example if you're toying with the ombre idea. Jessica’s soft colour around her face is a good way to dip your feet in.

Stephanie Harrison

Stephanie covered BEAUTYcrew's beauty news and social content for a joyful stint in 2016, and now lives and plays in New York City, salivating over unlimited Sephora options and everything bagels while working as the Marketing Manager of Global Goods Partners, a women-empowering social enterprise.